Panelbeaters, and Vehicle Body Builders, Trimmers and Painters

Panelbeaters, and Vehicle Body Builders, Trimmers and Painters repair damage to motor vehicle bodies; construct purpose-built vehicle bodies; fit, repair and replace interior trim and upholstery in vehicles; and paint vehicles. Fabrication Engineering Trades Workers are excluded from this minor group.

**Indicative skill level:**

Most occupations in this minor group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

#### In Australia:

- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

#### In New Zealand:

- NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

**Tasks include:**

- removing, replacing and repairing damaged panels and parts using mechanical and hydraulic equipment - filling depressions with plastic filler and chiselling and sanding surfaces - constructing framework sections in metal, wood, fibreglass and other materials using stretching and shrinking machines and welding equipment - bolting, screwing, riveting and welding sections together to form complete frameworks - cutting and shaping panels of sheetmetal, aluminium and reinforced plastic and attaching to frameworks using hand and power tools - preparing new vehicle trim work according to drawings and sketches, and removing old coverings and fittings from vehicles and taking new measurements - selecting and cutting pieces of fabric, vinyl and leather and sewing pieces together using heavy-duty sewing machines - installing and attaching interior lining, floor coverings, armrests, door trims, rubber seals, locks and handles - masking areas not to be painted by covering with masking tape and paper - selecting and mixing paint shades to match vehicle colour - applying primer and finish coats with spray-guns, and sanding surfaces between coats