Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

interpret and apply automotive repair instructions

remove paint from vehicle surfaces

prepare spray-painting equipment for use

apply basic colour-matching techniques and final topcoats

perform vehicle detailing.

A nationally accredited qualification at a certificate III level.

Skills to prepare surfaces for painting and help prevent rust.

Practical experience applying custom airbrush designs to vehicles.

Confidence to match colour and restore original vehicle finishes.

A trade qualification that lets you apply for a Motor Vehicle Tradesperson certificate as a vehicle painter.

This course can be completed as part of an apprenticeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.

You must be employed as an apprentice in the industry.

Your Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) must submit your Training Proposal Plan (TPP).

Visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page for more information.

Non-apprenticeship pathways for trade qualifications let you turn your industry skills into a recognised qualification. You can do this through recognition of prior learning (RPL) and any gap training.

You must be at least 21 years of age. Show this with photo ID.

You must have at least 2 years of work experience in this trade. Show this with your resume and/or letters from employers.

You must either be currently working in the industry (shown by a letter from your employer) or have worked in the industry in the past 5 years (shown by your resume and/or letters from employers).

an aptitude for practical work

an enjoyment of working with your hands

an eye for colour and design

good communication skills

a reasonable fitness level to manage manual tasks like working on work platforms, kneeling, bending and standing

a keen interest in design in the automotive industry

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 high school level.

TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test. This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.