This qualification reflects the role of individuals who paint, refinish, repair and maintain painted surfaces on a range of automotive vehicles, recreational vehicles and other vehicles in the automotive industry.
Spray Painters are responsible for applying spray paints on parts, metals, automobiles, etc., and executing associated tasks, including discussing painting project requirements with clients, Preparing the job site, applying primers, removing old paint, filling holes, matching colors, and cleaning tools and equipment

Qualification And Recognition
To achieve this qualification, you must successfully complete 30 units of competency. On completion, you will be awarded the Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology.
Students who partly complete the program will be issued a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.
UTA Institute of Technology recognises qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Entry Requirements
- UTAIT offers this program as an assessment only pathway.
- For Australian candidates: must have at least 3 years working experience in the auto body refurnishing industry.
- For international candidates: must complete a formal training program in auto body refurnishing and have at least 1-year experience in the auto body refurnishing industry. Working experience must be after completing the formal training program
Units of Compitency
- AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
- AURAFA008 Interpret and apply automotive repair instructions
- AURASA002 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
- AURVTP001 Remove paint from vehicle painted surfaces
- AURVTP002 Mask vehicle panels and components
- AURVTP003 Prepare vehicle spray painting equipment for use
- AURVTP004 Apply basic colour matching techniques using vehicle paint codes
- AURVTP006 Apply refinishing primers to vehicle surfaces
- AURVTP013 Prepare vehicle substrates for refinishing
- AURVTP014 Colour match multi-layer and clear over base two-pack paints on vehicles and components
- AURVTP015 Match direct gloss solid paint colour on vehicles or components
- AURVTP017 Rectify and touch up vehicle paint faults using clear over base two-pack systems
- AURVTP019 Prepare and paint plastic and composite vehicle surfaces
- AURVTP020 De-nib, buff and polish vehicle painted surfaces
- AURVTP023 Apply clear over base two-pack refinishing materials to vehicle body components
- AURVTP024 Apply clear over base multi-layer and pearl refinishing materials to vehicle body components
- AURVTP025 Apply water-based refinishing materials to vehicle bodies and substrates
- AURAFA003 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
- AURTTK002 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
- AURVTA001 Prepare vehicles for customer use
- AURVTN005 Remove and replace adhesive attached components on vehicles
- AURVTP005 Apply rust prevention and sound deadening materials to vehicle body components
- AURVTP007 Touch up minor vehicle paintwork damage
- AURVTP010 Prepare and operate vehicle paint drying equipment
- AURVTP011 Apply solid acrylic two-pack materials to vehicle components
- AURVTP016 Rectify and touch up vehicle direct gloss paint faults using two-pack systems
- AURVTP018 Rectify vehicle multi-layer and pearl paint faults using two-pack systems
- AURVTP021 Restore vehicle body exterior paint
- AURVTP026 Apply basic airbrush techniques to vehicle body panels
- AURVTN002 Carry out non-structural vehicle panel repairs
Assessment Methods
A combination of practical assessment and verbal and/or written test.
All assessment will be in English.
Material and Equipment That Students Must Provide
Students must have their own PPE, including a minimum of: steel cap shoes, safety glasses and overall or equivalent.
Costs
Refer to the Fees and Charges Schedule on www.utait.com.au
Government Funded
There is no government funded place for this program
Complaints and Appeals Process
Refer to Complaints and Feedback section above.
UTAIT is responsible for compliance of all training and assessment activities and issuance of AQF certification document. UTAIT has no third party arrangement in the delivery of its training and assessment activities.
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CERTIFICATE III IN AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHING TECHNOLOGY