Get recognised for the vehicle painting work you already do. The AUR32420 Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology covers preparing substrates, masking, applying primers, colour matching and applying two-pack, multi-layer and water-based refinishing materials. RPL lets your panel shop experience be formally assessed towards this nationally recognised trade qualification.
Reference: training.gov.au
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Is your experience eligible for certification?
Your identification DocumentsUSI NumberDetailed ResumeWork Reference Letter(s)PayslipsPrevious Qualifications (If Any)Driver Licence (If Held)Job cards or repair orders for vehicle refinishing workRecords of surface preparation and paint removalMasking and primer application job recordsColour matching records using paint codes or mixing systemsRecords of applying two-pack and multi-layer clear over base systemsRecords of applying water-based refinishing materialsPaint fault rectification and touch-up job recordsDe-nib, buff and polish job recordsSpray equipment and paint booth maintenance recordsPhotos of you working in a real, active workplace or worksitePhotos where you are clearly visible doing the work in a professional settingVideos recorded on site showing you completing relevant tasksEach video around 90–120 seconds long[NB: RTO might ask for more evidences based on qualification requirements]
Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Employed, Median Age, Full-Time Employment Share)
Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Median per week, Yearly income)
Once your Student Agreement is signed and your initial payment is confirmed, your RPL journey begins — here's what to expect at each stage.
Personalised quote after your consultation
Pricing based on your individual advised pathway
RTO name and all payment options included
No payment until you've accepted your quote
Refunds available in line with our policy
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After your initial consultation, you'll receive a personalised quote that includes your total fee based on your individual advised pathway, the name of the assessing RTO, and all available payment options. No payment is required until you've reviewed and accepted your quote.
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Our navigators support you through the process to help ensure your portfolio meets the RTO's requirements before it's submitted. If the RTO finds your application ineligible after portfolio submission, you may be entitled to a refund of fees paid to ATSR, in accordance with our and the RTO's refund policy.
Job cards, colour matching records, photos and videos of refinishing work, and employer references are commonly used. They need to cover the core units, from surface preparation to polishing.
Yes, it is the same AQF Certificate III issued by an ASQA-registered RTO.
It recognises you as a qualified vehicle painter or automotive refinisher. It can also support moves into paint shop leadership roles.
Turn your refinishing experience into a nationally recognised trade qualification.
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