Certificate in Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing
Mechanical
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Equip yourself with the essential skills for a career in the automotive collision repair and refinishing industry with this Level 3 certificate. Ideal for those entering the trade or seeking apprenticeship pathways.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Sullivan Ave, Christchurch
It will take a total of 49 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Demonstrate knowledge of workplace policies and procedures
Apply correct practices and comply with health and safety regulations relevant to the collision repair and automotive refinishing industry.
Perform basic collision repair tasks
Remove and replace vehicle components to assist with collision repair processes.
Conduct minor panel repair and refinishing
Repair minor damage and prepare vehicle components for refinishing operations.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme provides you with fundamental knowledge and practical hands-on experience for working in the collision repair and automotive refinishing industry. You will learn workplace procedures and regulations, develop skills in minor repair and refinishing, and gain an understanding of core vehicle systems and components. The course incorporates both full-time and part-time study, including night classes and block courses, making it suitable for those entering apprenticeships.
Course Content
- Workplace policies and safety procedures
- Collision repair fundamentals
- Removal and replacement of vehicle components
- Repairing minor panel damage
- Automotive refinishing techniques
- Preparation for refinishing work
- Health, Safety and Tools (CACR301)
- Cooling and HVAC (CACR302)
- Light Engineering (CACR303)
- Vehicle Exterior and Interior Components (CACR304)
- Critical Vehicle Systems (CACR305)
- Assess for Appropriate Repair Procedure (CACR306)
- Repair Minor Panel Damage (CACR307)
- Prepare Vehicle Components For Refinishing (CACR308)
What you need to know first
Open entry
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Automotive
Mechanical
Collision Repair
Vehicle Refinishing
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry level roles in collision repair industry
Automotive refinishing assistant