Vehicle Trimmer

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Areas Of Interest:   Vehicle Body Work
Certificate Level:  Certificate III
Certificate Name:  Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology
Certificate Description:  Working as a Vehicle Trimmer you would make, install, modify and repair vehicle trim and upholstery and work across a wide range of vehicle types including cars, heavy vehicles, motorcycles and marine craft.
Code:  AUR32316
Work Type:  Analytic & Scientific Practical & Manual

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace
Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs
Fabricate automotive and marine trim components
Carry out repairs and alterations to automotive and marine trim
Remove and replace automotive and marine interior trim components
Trim vehicle components
Select trim and fabric materials
Conduct sewing operations
Select and apply adhesives in automotive and marine service and repair work
Determine retail rates for automotive products and services
Estimate and quote automotive mechanical and electrical repairs
Remove and replace electrical units and assemblies
Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
Remove and replace vehicle supplementary restraint systems
Repair vehicle composite material components
Remove and manufacture or repair vehicle head lining
Fabricate and fit marine covers
Fabricate and install canvas products for automotive and marine components
Fabricate and install automotive and marine floor coverings
Fabricate and install automotive and marine soft top hoods
Fabricate and install automotive and marine frames, canopies and side curtains
Select and use leather in automotive and marine trimming
Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections
Carry out thermoplastic welding on vehicle trim components
Fabricate parts for vehicle sub-assemblies
Apply traditional foundations to upholstered furniture
Provide work skill instruction