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Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology

This qualification gets you ready for entry level work on vehicle bodies in the automotive repair industry, where most jobs start with stripping, prepping and helping more experienced tradespeople.

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How long it takes
4 to 24 months
full time at TAFE NSW
What it costs
From $1,010
Subsidised at TAFE NSW, full fee up to $6,750
How you can study
Online or on campus
Taught by
6 providers
5 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in how vehicles are put together
  • a willingness to work with your hands
  • good communication skills for teamwork
  • a careful approach to safety in a workshop

Before you start

The qualification has no set entry requirements, but each provider can add its own.

Certificate II or Certificate III?

The Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology is the higher level. This Certificate II reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of tasks on vehicle bodies in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

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What it costs

Subsidised place

From $1,010

at TAFE NSW. Whether you get a subsidised place depends on your state, residency, age and earlier study.

Paying the full fee

$6,750

across the TAFEs listed below. Private providers set their own fees.

  • TAFE NSWNSW

    Subsidised
    $1,010
    Concession
    $160
    Full fee
    $6,750
    How long
    4 to 24 months

Fees as each TAFE shows them on its website, read 20 September 2026. Private providers set their own fees.

Where you can study this course

There are 6 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

13 units: 5 that everyone takes and 8 you choose.

  • Safe workshop practices
  • Using and maintaining tools
  • Reading workplace documents
  • Environmental and sustainability practices
  • Working in a team
  • Vehicle body repair tasks
See all 5 core units

Core units

Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.

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Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

Questions people ask

Who is this qualification for?

It prepares you for entry level work on vehicle bodies in the automotive repair industry. Most jobs start with stripping, prepping and helping more experienced tradespeople, and the training is largely hands on.

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

The qualification itself has no entry requirements, but individual providers can set their own conditions. Check with the provider you choose before you enrol.

How is it different from Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology?

The Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology is the higher level. This Certificate II reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of tasks on vehicle bodies in the automotive retail, service and repair industry.

Related courses

The national training register, training.gov.au. TAFE course pages, read 20 September 2026. Google reviews. Pay and shortage status from Jobs and Skills Australia.