Paint and Panel Fundamentals : Canberra Institute of Technology

Overview

Want to keep your car looking its best without the high cost of regular detailing and repairs? Gain the skills and confidence to do it yourself.

This hands-on short course is designed for car owners and automotive enthusiasts who want to take pride in restoring and maintaining their own vehicles.

Whether you’re restoring a project car, fixing up your daily driver, or simply want to save money on minor repairs, you’ll learn real paint and panel techniques, develop practical skills to handle common repairs, use tools correctly, and avoid costly mistakes.

Delivered in CIT’s specialist automotive paint and panel workshops, this course combines hands-on learning with guided practice and practical demonstrations. Under the guidance of experienced industry professionals, you’ll learn how to prepare surfaces, fix minor dents and damage, and apply fresh paint for a smooth, professional-looking finish.

Cost

$800

Course no.

XA-TS06

Duration

6 weeks (3 hours per week)

Delivery mode

Face-to-face

Location

CIT Fyshwick

Dates

Multiple start dates throughout the year

Eligibility and entry requirements

To enrol in this course, you must be aged 17 years or older, and be one of the following:

an Australian citizen or permanent resident
a New Zealand citizen
the holder of a permanent humanitarian visa
an eligible temporary visa holder as defined in the CIT Admission and Enrolment Policy.

What you will learn

How to identify common vehicle paint types and minor damage.
Preparing surfaces for repair and paint work.
Performing minor body repairs.
Applying paint products for a professional finish.
General vehicle cleaning and paint surface maintenance.
Safe workshop practices and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Who this course is for

Car owners and enthusiasts who want to restore, repair, or refresh their vehicles.
Car clubs and organisations interested in group training.
DIYers and hobbyists looking to save money on minor repairs and maintenance.
Those exploring future course or career options in the automotive industry.
Anyone keen to learn practical automotive refinishing skills.

Enrol in an upcoming session

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Can’t find a date, time or location that suits? On-demand sessions can be arranged for groups of 10 or more. Contact us to find out more.

How to enrol

Review the course information
- Check the course delivery mode, entry requirements, and any prerequisites (if applicable).
Choose your session
- Select your preferred course date and time from the available options.
Review the terms and conditions
- Make sure you read and understand the enrolment terms before registering.
Complete the registration form
- Fill out the Eventbrite form on the course page.
- Hint: If you’re registering multiple participants from the same organisation, you'll need to enter details for each person.
Submit and confirm your enrolment
- After submitting the completed form, you’ll receive a confirmation email.
- If your course requires proof of identity or other documents, further instructions will be provided to help you finalise your enrolment.

Why study a CIT short course?

Fast and flexible

Gain new skills in a timeframe that suits you. Flexible delivery options make it easy to fit learning into your life.

Practical skills you can use

Get hands-on from day one and learn by doing. Our short courses are built for people who want real results, not just theory.

Taught by industry experts

Learn from those who do it every day. Get real-world tips from industry professionals who teach from experience.

Overview