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Certificate in Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing (Level 3)
Certificate in Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing (Level 3)

Certificate in Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing (Level 3)

  • ID:SIT640099
  • Level:1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements:

School Leavers

  • NCEA Level 2 (recommended), minimum 10 credits.
  • NCEA Level 1 in both literacy and numeracy, three years minimum secondary education and a desire to work in the Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing industry.

Mature Applicants

  • Applicants over the age of 20 years at time of enrolment will be considered where they can demonstrate the ability to succeed in a programme. Examples of demonstration of ability to succeed are the provision of evidence of successful completion of a programme of study at Level 2 or above in a related discipline, and/or employment in the related sector for one or more years. They may be admitted subject to programme regulations approved by the Head of Faculty in consultation with the Programme Manager as appropriate. Personal commitment and a belief in one's own ability to succeed are important personal traits and will always be taken into consideration during the selection process. 

English requirements:

  • Applicants from countries with an annual student visa approval rate of at least 80 percent, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, are required to provide evidence of having passed an NZQA approved English Proficiency Assessment, or one of the following tests of English language competence in accordance with the NZQA rules below:
  • IELTS test - General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5
  • TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) - Score of 500 (with an essay score of 4 TWE)
  • TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) - Score of 35 (with a writing score of 14)
  • Cambridge English Examination –B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 154. No less than 154 in each skill.
  • OET - Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests
  • NZCEL - a) Expiring Level   b) Current:
  • Level 3 (Academic) b) Level 3 (Applied)
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) – PTE (Academic) score of 36 with no band score lower than 36
  • Language Cert - B1 Communicator IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill
  • Trinity ISE - ISE I with no less than pass in any band

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Course Information

Follow workplace policies, procedures and relevant regulations to work safely and effectively in the collision repair and automotive refinishing industry

Apply fundamental collision repair knowledge to remove and replace vehicle components to assist with collision repair

Apply fundamental automotive refinishing knowledge to repair minor damage and prepare vehicle components for refinishing work

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  • 945 Remove and replace fixed and movable automotive glass
  • 3856 Identify emergency procedures in the motor and related industries
  • 5740 Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle identification plates and specifications
  • 5742 Protect electronics when servicing or repairing a vehicle or machine in the motor industry
  • 5744 Demonstrate knowledge of vehicle body construction, and the effect of impact on vehicles
  • 5766 Demonstrate knowledge of motor vehicle safety systems and working on damaged systems
  • 21684 Use a MIG welding plant in the motor industry
  • 21685 Use of oxy-acetylene welding plant in the motor industry
  • 21693 Demonstrate knowledge of tools and equipment used in the collision repair industry
  • 21694 Mask a repair for priming; and prime, fill, and sand a repair in the motor body industry
  • 21696 Apply finish coats of paint to a complete panel in the motor industry
  • 21699 Prepare a painted surface and prepare bare metal for painting in the motor body industry
  • 21700 Store and use hazardous materials in the motor and related industries
  • 21701 Demonstrate knowledge of exterior and interior motor body parts and trim in the motor industry
  • 21702 Demonstrate knowledge of preparing a vehicle body surface for painting, and preparing bare metal
  • 21705 Demonstrate knowledge of fillers, and filling and sanding a repair in the motor industry
  • 21710 Fill and sand a repair in the motor industry
  • 21711 Demonstrate knowledge of colours and finish coats in the motor industry
  • 21714 Demonstrate knowledge of fastening systems used in the motor industry
  • 21715 Select and use fastening systems in the motor industry
  • 21718 Demonstrate knowledge of hazardous materials used in the motor industry
  • 23976 Demonstrate knowledge of a hydraulic jack and attachments in the motor industry
  • 23977 Use and maintain a hydraulic jack and attachments in the motor industry
  • 23984 Remove repair and replace damaged motor vehicle plastic bumpers
  • 23988 Demonstrate knowledge of resistance spot welding process used in vehicle repairs
  • 23989 Use and maintain a resistance spot welding plant in the motor industry
  • 24002 Mask an area for two pack painting in the automotive refinishing industry
  • 24004 Demonstrate knowledge of primers, fillers, and sealers in the automotive refinishing industry
  • 24005 Use primers, fillers, and sealers, and prepare paint for top coats in the automotive refinishing industry
  • 24008 Demonstrate knowledge of automotive spray guns, spraying and spray gun defects, and spray gun maintenance
  • 24023 Demonstrate knowledge of methods of and precautions when removing paint from vehicle body panel surfaces
  • 24024 Remove paint from vehicle panels
  • 29574 Remove and replace motor body parts in collision repair industry
  • 29576 Demonstrate knowledge of digital imaging requirements in the collision repair industry
  • 29577 Demonstrate knowledge of removing and refitting automotive air conditioning, cooling and oil cooling system components
  • 29579 Demonstrate knowledge of good work habits and safe work practices in the automotive industry
  • 29580 Demonstrate good work habits and safe work practices in the automotive industry
  • 30475 Demonstrate knowledge of motor industry engineering tasks
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This qualification provides the collision repair and automotive refinishing industry with individuals who have attained the fundamental knowledge and skills required to work as removers/refitters of vehicle components, and/or refinishing preparers.

The qualification is designed for people who are beginning their career in the industry.

Graduates will be able to work under limited supervision.

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