When you complete the Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology (Panel Beating) as a pre-apprenticeship, you'll have the job ready skills and knowledge that employers are looking for when they hire an apprentice!
You'll learn about repairing vehicle body panels using filler, oxyacetylene and basic gas metal arc welding and thermal cutting; removing and replacing panels and fittings; workplace safety and health; using a range of tools and equipment; and preparing, masking and priming surfaces in preparation for painting.
If you love working on vehicles and have a passion for bringing dents and blemishes back to as good as new — this could be the career for you!
Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Are you revved up for a career in giving cars their shine?
When you complete the Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology (Panel Beating Pre-Apprenticeship) you'll have what employers are looking for in an apprentice auto body repairer/panel beater.
Learn in specialised facilities
South Metropolitan TAFE's Carlisle Campus is WA's major centre for automotive and panel beating studies. Automotive apprentices and pre-apprentices enjoy state of the art facilities, including new vehicles, specialised repair and diagnostic equipment, fully equipped spray painting ovens, specialised workrooms and workshops. This excellent training program is highly competitive.
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.