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Description of the classes of repair work

Class of repair work and description

The following information outlines the Classes of Repair Work prescribed under the Motor Vehicle Repairers Act 2003, Motor Vehicle Repairers Regulations 2007 and Motor Vehicle Repairers Amendment Regulations 2008 for which a person can be certified and/or obtain a Motor Vehicle Repair Business Licence.

As a guide we have included (under the Class of Repair Work) the current Australian Educational Training Package (AUR99 or AUR05 equivalent) qualification that you could use to obtain certification. (Note: you may use your relevant qualifications and experience obtained before the commencement of the AUR training package.)

Remember also to refer to the 'Qualifications and Experience' information. The Motor Vehicle Industry Board (the Board) will consider a combination of things for you to be able to qualify for a Motor Vehicle Repairer's Certificate - not just educational qualifications.

1. Air conditioning work (ACW)

Definition: means any work required to install, service, repair, overhaul, remove or retrofit an air conditioning system in a heavy vehicle or light vehicle.

Requirement: Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical - Air Conditioning) (AUR99) or Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical - Air Conditioning (AUR05).

AND

A person must hold an automotive air conditioning licence granted under Subdivision 6A.2.2 of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Regulations 1995 of the Commonwealth.

2. Body building work (BBW)

Definition:

a. means any work required to do any of the following:

    1. to fabricate or modify a body of a motor vehicle to fit the vehicle's chassis;
    2. to fit the chassis of a motor vehicle with a fabricated or modified body;

but

b. does not include any of the following:

  1. realigning the chassis of a motor vehicle;
  2. realigning, repairing, preparing for painting or painting a panel, frame or other component of the body of a motor vehicle;
  3. installing or removing any glass in the body of a motor vehicle,

other than installing or removing any moveable glass, if required.

Requirement: Certificate III in Automotive (Vehicle Body - Building) (AUR99) or Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body - Body Building (AUR05).

3. Brake work (BRW)

Definition: means any work required to service, repair, overhaul or modify a braking system that is, was, or may be, fitted to a motor vehicle.

Requirement: Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical Brakes) (AUR99) or Certificate III in Automotive Specialist - Brake (AUR05).

4. Cooling system work (CSW)

Definition: means any work required to service, repair, overhaul or modify a cooling system that is, was, or may be, fitted to a motor vehicle.

Requirement: Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical - Radiator Repair) (AUR99) or Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical - Cooling System (AUR05).

5. Cylinder head reconditioning work (CHR)

Definition: means any work required to overhaul a cylinder head of an engine that is, was, or may be, fitted to a motor vehicle.

Requirement: Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical - Cylinder Head Reconditioning) (AUR99) or Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical - Cylinder Head Reconditioning (AUR05)

6. Diesel fitting work (DFW)

Definition: means any work required to do any of the following:

  1. to service, repair, overhaul or modify any of the following that is, was, or may be, fitted to a heavy vehicle or light vehicle -
    1. a diesel fuel system;
    2. a diesel engine;
  2. to service, repair, overhaul or modify any of the following that is, was, or may be, fitted to a heavy vehicle or light vehicle propelled by a diesel engine -
    1. an air induction system;
    2. an ignition system;
    3. an engine management system;
    4. a cooling system;
    5. a hydraulic system;
  3. to do any of the following in respect of a heavy vehicle or light vehicle propelled by a diesel engine -
    1. to fabricate, service, repair or modify the exhaust system;
    2. to repair or replace a rim, tyre or tube;
    3. to balance a wheel.

Requirement: Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Diesel Fitter) (AUR99) or Certificate III in Automotive Specialist - Diesel Fitting (AUR05).

7. Diesel fuel and engine work (DFE)

Definition: means any work required to do any of the following:

  1. to service, repair, overhaul or modify a diesel fuel system that is, was, or may be, fitted to a heavy vehicle or light vehicle;
  2. to service or repair a diesel engine that is, was, or may be, fitted to a heavy vehicle or light vehicle;
  3. to service or repair any of the following that is, was, or may be, fitted to a heavy vehicle or light vehicle propelled by a diesel engine -
    1. an air induction system;
    2. an ignition system;
    3. an engine management system.

Requirement: Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Diesel Fuel Specialist) (AUR99) or Certificate III in Automotive Specialist - Diesel Fuel (AUR05).

8. Driveline servicing and repairing work (DSR)

Definition: means any work required to service or repair a driveline that is, was, or may be, fitted to a motor vehicle.

Requirement: Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical - Driveline) (AUR99) or Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical - Driveline/ Transmission (AUR05).

9. Driveline work (DRW)

Definition: means any work required to service, repair, overhaul or modify a driveline that is, was, or may be, fitted to a motor vehicle.

Requirement: Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Driveline) (AUR99) or Certificate III in Automotive Specialist - Driveline (AUR05).

10. Electrical accessory fitting work (EAF)

Definition: means any work required to install or remove an electrical accessory to a motor vehicle.

Requirement: Certificate II in Automotive (Electrical - Accessory Fitting) (AUR99) or Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology (AUR05).

11. Electrical work (ELW)

Definition: means any work required to install, service, repair, overhaul or remove any of the following in a motor vehicle:

  1. any electrical equipment or system (including any electrical accessory and any electrical component associated with any other prescribed accessory);
  2. any electrical part of any other thing or system.

Requirement: Certificate III in Automotive (Electrical) (AUR99) or Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology (AUR05).

12. Engine reconditioning work (ERW)

Definition: means any work required to overhaul an engine (including a cylinder head of an engine) that is, was, or may be, fitted to a motor vehicle.

Requirement: Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Engine Reconditioning) (AUR99) or Certificate III in Automotive Specialist - Engine Reconditioning (AUR05).

13. Exhaust system work (ESW)

Definition: means any work required to fabricate, service, repair or modify the exhaust system in a motor vehicle.

Requirement: Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical - Exhaust Fitting & Repair) (AUR99) or Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical - Exhaust Fitting (AUR05).

14. Glazing work (GLW)

Definition: means any work required to install, repair or remove a windscreen or other glass in the body of a motor vehicle.

Requirement: Certificate II in Automotive (Vehicle Body - Glazing) (AUR99) or Certificate II in Automotive Vehicle Body - Vehicle Glazing (AUR05).

15. Heavy vehicle servicing work (HVS)
(gross vehicle mass of more than 8000 kg)

Definition: means any work required to do any of the following:

a. in respect of a heavy vehicle to which paragraph (b) does not apply, to carry out minor electrical servicing or to service any of the following -

    1. the fuel system;
    2. the air induction system;
    3. the engine;
    4. the ignition system;
    5. the engine management system;
    6. the cooling system;
    7. the driveline;
    8. any electronic drive management system;
    9. the braking system;
    10. the steering system;
    11. the suspension system;
    12. a wheel assembly;
    13. any hydraulic system;

b. in respect of a heavy vehicle during an emergency break down -

  1. to diagnose the cause of the breakdown;
  2. to carry out emergency servicing or repair on a thing diagnosed as the cause or possible cause of the breakdown.

Requirement: Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical - Vehicle Servicing) (AUR99) or Certificate II in Automotive Vehicle Servicing - Heavy Vehicle (AUR05).

16. Heavy vehicle work (HVW)
(gross vehicle mass of more than 8000 kg)

Definition: means any work required to do any of the following in respect of a heavy vehicle:

  1. to service, repair, overhaul or modify any of the following -
    1. the fuel system;
    2. the air induction system;
    3. the engine;
    4. the ignition system;
    5. the engine management system;
    6. the cooling system;
    7. the driveline;
    8. any electronic drive management system;
    9. the braking system;
    10. the steering system;
    11. the suspension system;
  2. to fabricate, service, repair or modify the exhaust system;
  3. to service, repair or replace a wheel assembly;
  4. to balance a wheel or align the wheels;
  5. to service or repair any hydraulic system;
  6. to carry out minor electrical servicing or minor electrical repair;
  7. to install or remove a prescribed accessory.

Requirement: Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle Road Transport) (AUR99) or Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology - Heavy Vehicle Road Transport (AUR05).

17. Light vehicle servicing work (LVS)
(gross vehicle mass of less than 8000 kg)

Definition: means any work required to do any of the following:

a. in respect of a light vehicle to which paragraph (b) does not apply, to carry out minor electrical servicing or to service any of the following -

      1. the fuel system;
      2. the air induction system;
      3. the engine;
      4. the ignition system; 
      5. the engine management system;  
      6. the cooling system;
      7. the driveline;
      8. any electronic drive management system;
      9. the braking system;
      10. the steering system;
      11. the suspension system;
      12. a wheel assembly;
      13. any hydraulic system; 

b. in respect of a light vehicle during an emergency break down -

  1. to diagnose the cause of the breakdown;
  2. to carry out emergency servicing or repair on a thing diagnosed as the cause or possible cause of the breakdown.

Requirement: Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical - Vehicle Servicing) (AUR99) or Certificate II in Automotive Vehicle Servicing - Light Vehicle (AUR05).

18. Light vehicle work (LVW)


(gross vehicle mass of less than 8000 kg)

Definition: means any work required to do any of the following in respect of a light vehicle:

  1. to service, repair, overhaul or modify any of the following
    1. the fuel system;
    2. the air induction system;
    3. the engine;
    4. the ignition system;
    5. the engine management system;
    6. the cooling system;
    7. the driveline;
    8. any electronic drive management system;
    9. the braking system;
    10. the steering system;
    11. the suspension system;
  2. to fabricate, service, repair or modify the exhaust system;
  3. to service, repair or replace a wheel assembly;
  4. to balance a wheel or align the wheels;
  5. to service or repair any hydraulic system;
  6. to carry out minor electrical servicing or minor electrical repair;
  7. to install or remove a prescribed accessory.

Requirement: Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Light Vehicle) (AUR99) or Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology - Light Vehicle (AUR05).

19. Mechanical accessory fitting work (MAF)

Definition: means any work required to install or remove a mechanical accessory to a motor vehicle.

Requirement: Certificate II in Automotive (Vehicle body - Accessory Fitting "Mechanical") (AUR99) or Certificate II in Automotive Aftermarket Manufacturing - Accessory Fitting (AUR05).

20. Motor cycle servicing work (MCS)

Definition: means any work required to do any of the following:

a. in respect of a motor cycle to which paragraph (b) does not apply, to carry out minor electrical servicing or to service any of the following -

i. the fuel system;
ii. the air induction system;
iii. the engine;
iv. the ignition system;
v. the engine management system;
vi. any cooling system;
vii. the driveline;
viii. any electronic drive management system;
ix. the braking system;
x. the steering system;
xi. the suspension system;
xii. a wheel assembly;

b. in respect of a motor cycle during an emergency break down -

i. to diagnose the cause of the breakdown;
ii. to carry out emergency servicing or repair on a thing diagnosed as the cause or possible cause of the breakdown.

Requirement: Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical - Vehicle Servicing) (AUR99) or Certificate II in Automotive Vehicle Servicing - Motor Cycle (AUR05).

21. Motor cycle work (MCW)

Definition: means any work required to do any of the following in respect of a motor cycle:

  1. to service, repair, overhaul or modify any of the following -
    1. the fuel system;
    2. the air induction system;
    3. the engine;
    4. the ignition system;
    5. the engine management system;
    6. any cooling system;
    7. the driveline;
    8. any electronic drive management system;
    9. the braking system;
    10. the steering system;
    11. the suspension system;
  2. to fabricate, service, repair or modify the exhaust system;
  3. to service, repair or replace a wheel assembly;
  4. to balance a wheel or align the wheels;
  5. to carry out minor electrical servicing or minor electrical repair;
  6. to install or remove a prescribed accessory;
  7. to realign the chassis.

Requirement: Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Motor Cycle) (AUR99) or Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology - Motor Cycle (AUR05).

22. Painting work (PAW)

Definition:

  1. means any work required to prepare for painting or to paint a panel, frame or other component of the body of a motor vehicle, otherwise than in the course of manufacturing the vehicle; but
  2. does not include any of the following:
    1. realigning the chassis of a motor vehicle;
    2. realigning or repairing a panel, frame or other component of the body of a motor vehicle;
    3. installing or removing any glass in the body of a motor vehicle,
    other than installing or removing any moveable glass, if required.

Requirement: Certificate III in Automotive (Vehicle Body - Vehicle Painting) (AUR99) or Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body - Vehicle Painting (AUR05).

23. Panel beating work (PBW)

Definition:

  1. means any work required to do any of the following:
    1. to realign the chassis of a motor vehicle;
    2. to realign or repair a panel, frame or other component of the body of a motor vehicle;
    but
  2. does not include installing, repairing or removing any glass (other than installing or removing any moveable glass) in the body of a motor vehicle.

Requirement: Certificate III in Automotive (Vehicle Body - Panel Beating) (AUR99) or Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body - Panel Beating (AUR05).

24. Steering, suspension and wheel aligning work (SSW)

Definition: means any work required to do any of the following in respect of a motor vehicle:

  1. to service or repair the steering system or suspension system;
  2. to balance a wheel or align the wheels.

Requirement: Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical - Steering and Suspension) (AUR99) or Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical - Steering and Suspension (AUR05).

25. Transmission work (TRW)

Definition: means any work required to service, repair, overhaul or modify any of the following that is, was, or may be, fitted to a heavy vehicle or light vehicle:

  1. a transmission;
  2. a final drive assembly the differential of which is integrated with a transmission;
  3. an electronic drive management system.

Requirement: Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Automatic Transmission) (AUR99) or Certificate III in Automotive Specialist - Transmission (AUR05).

26. Trimming work (TRI)

Definition: means any work required to fabricate, repair or replace a seat or any interior lining or floor covering in a motor vehicle.

Requirement: Certificate III in Automotive (Vehicle Body - Trimming) (AUR99) or Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body - Vehicle Trimming (AUR05).

27. Tyre fitting (heavy) work (TFH)

Definition: means any work required to do any of the following in respect of a heavy vehicle:

  1. to repair or replace a rim, tyre or tube;
  2. to balance a wheel.

Requirement: Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical - Tyre Fitting & Repair Heavy) (AUR99) or Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical - Tyre Fitting Heavy (AUR05).

28. Tyre fitting (light) work (TFL)

Definition: means any work required to do any of the following in respect of a light vehicle or motor cycle:

  1. to repair or replace a rim, tyre or tube;
  2. to balance a wheel.

Requirement: Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical - Tyre Fitting & Repair Light) (AUR99) or Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical - Tyre Fitting Light (AUR05).

29. Underbody work (UNW)

Definition: means any work required to do any of the following in respect of a light vehicle:

  1. to service or repair any of the following -
    1. the braking system;
    2. the steering system;
    3. the suspension system;
  2. to fabricate, service, repair or modify the exhaust system.

Requirement: Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical - Underbody) (AUR99) or Certificate II in Automotive Mechanical - Underbody (AUR05)

30. Autogas work (AGW)

Definition: means any work required to do any of the following –

a. to service, repair, overhaul or modify a gas fuel system that is, was, or may be, fitted to a heavy or light vehicle;

b. to convert a fuel system in a heavy vehicle or light vehicle to a gas fuel system or to a system that consists partly of a gas fuel system;

c . to convert a fuel system that consists partly of a gas fuel system -

  1. to a fuel system that is not a gas fuel system, or 
  2. to a gas fuel system.

An autogas system can be fuelled by liquid petroleum gas (LPG), compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG) or hydrogen (H2).

For the purposes of the licensing of repair businesses ‘Autogas work’ is prescribed as another class of repair work.

This class of repair work is NOT to apply to the certification of individual repairers, as any individual who performs work on autogas systems (but not the business itself) is currently required to hold a permit under the Gas Standards Act 1992.

All licences pertaining to autogas work are to be issued with the conditions that:

  • all authorised premises under the licence must comply with Australian Standard AS 2746 – 1999: Working areas for gas fuelled vehicles; and
  • the licensee must employ at least one person with a valid and suitably endorsed Class E permit issued by EnergySafety to perform autogas repair work.

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