Vehicle Body Builders and Trimmers

Vehicle Body Builders and Trimmers manufacture and repair prototype production units and purpose-built vehicle bodies, and install, repair and replace the interior trim of vehicles.

**Indicative skill level:**

Most occupations in this unit 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.

Registration or licensing may be required.

**Tasks include:**

- constructing framework sections in metal, wood, fibreglass and other materials using shaping machines and cutting 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 - modifying assembly line vehicles to special requirements - 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 internal trim in vehicles such as lining, floor coverings and armrests - attaching door trims, rubber seals, locks and handles