OverviewAbout this course
Want to restore your own classic car or vintage motorcycle? Spend time on what you love with expert teachers in our fully-equipped workshops. This course has no assessments. Instead, your teacher will guide you through restoring your own vehicle.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
During this course you'll learn to:
Repair rust sections on the body of a vehicle and align body panels
Remove paint from panels and prepare them for undercoats
Repair dents using plastic filler techniques
Block down panels and prepare undercoats for paint application
Mask vehicles for primers and paint applications
Apply colour to vehicle body panels
Course outcomes
You'll leave this course with:
A restored or partially restored vehicle that you have worked on during the course
A basic understanding of the construction of vehicles and repair methods
Specialist skills to restore a vehicle including basic bodywork repair techniques, metalworking skills, rust removal methods and spray painting techniques
An understanding of how to use equipment safely and the sequential order to complete repair steps
Pathways to further study in body repair and/or automotive refinishing
A Certification of Completion
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Professional Development
Learn a new skill and improve your career prospects
Personal Interest
Explore a hobby in a fun and supportive environment
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this course.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend you have:
A vehicle to restore such as a car, motorbike or truck
An interest interest in restoring a vehicle or working in body repair and/or automotive refinishing
A reasonable level of fitness, including the ability to bend, sit in awkward positions, and lift a minimum of 10kg
Your own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as steel-capped boots and appropriate clothing
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysWhere can this course take you?
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: apprentice vehicle restorer, automotive restoration assistant, junior automotive technician, apprentice spray painter and apprentice panel beater.
Licensing
There are many career pathways and opportunities to choose from when you graduate from the TAFE Statement in Vehicle Restoration. If you choose to complete further study and start a vehicle restoration business, you may require a Motor Vehicle Repairer’s License. It’s important to check the licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements relating to your future career by visiting NSW Fair Trading or your state licensing body.
Study options
Pursue an interest or upskill in your chosen field with another course.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous work experience and study history. You may be able to use recognition of prior learning when applying for a course in the future. If you're successful, you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses can be made up of a combination of core and specialty units.
Core units consist of the knowledge you'll need to build key skills for success in your field, industry or hobby.
Basic skills in Automotive restoration techniques800001308A
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