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Are you revved up for a career in giving cars their shine?
When you complete the Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology (Panel Beating Painting Pre-Apprenticeship) you'll have what employers are looking for in an apprentice auto body repairer/panel beater.
You will have the skills and knowledge to work effectively in the automotive industry,
- welding
- thermal cutting
- removing and replacing panels and fittings
- rust prevention
- environmental regulations and
- workplace safety and health.
Entrance Requirements
Work placement
Important information
Job opportunities
Study pathway
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate I or Certificate II |
Work placement is a requirement for this course
Please be aware that industries and employers have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic which has meant that in some cases it may not be currently possible to place students in a prospective employment opportunity. If that occurs, students will be able to complete training in a simulated workplace on campus.
South Metropolitan TAFE's Carlisle Campus is WA's major centre for automotive and panel beating studies. Automotive apprentices and pre-apprentices enjoy state of the art facilities, including new vehicles, specialised repair and diagnostic equipment, fully equipped spray painting ovens, specialised workrooms and workshops. This excellent training program is highly competitive.
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
SM TAFE actively promotes the employment availability of course graduates to key industry partners and organisations. We also seek expressions of interest from organisations for the placement of our students into work experience. We endeavour to assist students into a career pathway, but please be aware that neither employment nor work experience placement is guaranteed by us.
To access free career planning and job search assistance, visit the Jobs and Skills Centres page.
Delivery location, important dates and study options
This course will be offered with a blended, flexible delivery model to enable social distancing measures to be undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic. This approach may include a mix of online and classroom based delivery, as well as practical and work experience placements. Lecturers will provide specific instructions to their student groups on how training will be undertaken.
Semester 1
Carlisle - Full Time-Classroom-Pre-ApprenticeshipOverview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 9 months |
| When | Semester 1 |
| Where | Carlisle |
| How |
Full Time |
Semester 2
Carlisle - Full Time-Classroom-Pre-ApprenticeshipOverview
Fees and charges
Units
| Duration | 6 months |
| When | Semester 2 |
| Where | Carlisle |
| How |
Full Time |