TAFE NSW
3 years
Master automotive and marine trimming skills to restore vintage vehicles and design boat interiors. This hands-on Certificate III prepares you for careers as a vehicle trimmer or marine technician with practical experience in design, fabric selection, and component installation.
For apprenticeship pathway: You must be employed as an apprentice and your ACAP must submit your Training Proposal Plan. For non-apprenticeship pathway: You must be at least 21 years old (with photo ID), have at least 2 years of work experience in the trade (shown via resume or employer letters), and be currently employed in the industry or have worked in it within the past 5 years. TAFE NSW may require a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test to assess your study needs.
The course comprises 30 units of competency: 12 core units and 18 specialty units. Core units cover working effectively in automotive workplaces, environmental sustainability, removing and replacing interior trim components, tool maintenance, sewing operations, applying manufacturer repair procedures, trimming vehicle components, selecting materials, safe working practices, fabricating trim components, carrying out repairs and alterations, and selecting adhesives. Specialty units include upholstered furniture foundations, mirror installation, glass component installation, welding operations, electrical systems, painting, seat and fitting replacement, head lining manufacture, marine covers fabrication, canvas products, soft top hood installation, leather selection, floor coverings, and thermoplastic welding.
TAFE NSW is a nationally recognised Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90003) offering accredited qualifications that are recognised across all Australian states. The provider delivers industry-aligned training with practical, hands-on experience in real workplace settings. TAFE NSW provides comprehensive support services including disability support, language and literacy assistance, careers counselling, and access to learning resources, ensuring student success.
Graduates progress to roles as vehicle trimmers or marine trimming technicians in the automotive and marine industries. The qualification provides pathways to further study through related courses such as Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology, Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology, and Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business. With skills and knowledge gained, you can establish your own automotive or marine trimming business or advance into supervisory or management positions within the industry.
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