Kangan Institute
3 years
Master automotive body repair and restoration techniques including panel beating, welding, and structural repair. This 3-year apprenticeship program prepares you for careers as a vehicle body repair technician in the automotive industry.
You must be at least 15 years old at the time of application and possess satisfactory literacy and numeracy skills. If enrolling as an apprentice, you must have employment in the relevant automotive industry before commencing the course and must be registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network with a signed training contract.
The course covers core modules including environmental and sustainability best practice, automotive repair instructions, safe working practices, electrical components, battery testing, tool maintenance, vehicle chassis and frame repair, body component removal and storage, body misalignment repair, bolt-on panel alignment, body panel filling and finishing, welded panel replacement, adhesive bonded structural damage repair, damage inspection and assessment, OEM repair procedures, and advanced welding techniques (gas metal arc, spot welding, tungsten inert gas). Elective modules include hybrid and battery electric vehicle depowering, heat induction processes, soft soldering, vehicle preparation, supplementary restraint systems, thermoplastic panel repair, structural damage repair, lead wiping, corrosion repair, measuring systems operation, sectional repairs, non-structural panel repairs, metal finishing, riveting, aluminium panel repair, high strength steel component identification, masking, rust prevention, paint removal, spray painting equipment preparation, substrate preparation, panel fabrication, seat and fitting replacement, adhesive selection, and oxyacetylene thermal processes.
Kangan Institute is a leading TAFE provider in Victoria with specialized Automotive Centres of Excellence at Docklands and Broadmeadows campuses. The institute delivers government-subsidized training aligned with Victoria's strategic vision for sustainable workforce development. With flexible delivery modes, experienced instructors, and comprehensive apprenticeship support through Australian Apprenticeship Support Networks, Kangan Institute provides industry-relevant training that prepares students for immediate employment in the automotive sector.
Upon completion, you will be qualified to work as a Vehicle Body Repair Technician, Vehicle Body Restoration Technician, or Heavy Vehicle Body and Chassis Repair Technician in the automotive industry. Career opportunities include employment with automotive repair shops, dealerships, restoration specialists, and heavy vehicle repair facilities. The nationally recognized qualification provides pathways for further specialization and advancement within the automotive trades sector.
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