Certificate IV · CRICOS course

Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology

9 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 4 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $6,000 - $15,520, and it usually takes about 7 months.

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Typical tuition, whole course
AUD $6,000 - $15,520
Course length
6 mo - 1 yr
Providers
9 providers
Cities
4 cities

Some providers include a work placement

Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $6,000 - $18,000. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.

Mechanic checking a car engine
📍Sydney · Melbourne +2
CRICOS 2026

AUR40720 · Panel Beating

About the course

What it prepares you for

The Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology prepares you for roles such as Master Technician (Automotive) or Automotive Workshop Manager.

You complete 10 units: 6 core and 4 electives chosen by the provider.

Some providers include a work placement.

From the national register

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform as a team leader or workplace manager in the automotive body repair and refinishing sector. A wide range of technical skills, knowledge, leadership and supervision of others is expected.

Full qualification on training.gov.au
Course content

What you study

6 core units every student completes, plus 4 electives chosen by the provider. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.

  1. AURAEA003Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
  2. AURAMA005Manage complex customer issues in an automotive workplace
  3. AURANN011Estimate and quote automotive body repairs
  4. AURVNA005Inspect quality of vehicle repair work
  5. AURVTN132Inspect vehicle damage and determine repair procedures
  6. AURVTN135Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs
Career outcomes

Where it can take you

Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.

  • Master Technician (Automotive)

    Master Technicians in the automotive industry specialise in high level diagnosis, service and repair for specific automobile makes or models.

  • Automotive Workshop Manager

    Automotive Workshop Managers manage and control the mechanical workshop. They serve customers, cost jobs, handle warranty claims, allocate work to technicians, road test cars, and diagnose faults.

Registration and next steps

  • No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Where to study

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Your pathway

Levels in the same field

Many students start lower and move up: a Certificate IV or Diploma can lead into a Bachelor degree, often with credit for what you have already studied.

  1. 01Certificate IIICertificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology
  2. 02Certificate IV · This courseCertificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology
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