1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition, Revision 1  
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Contents >> Major Group 3 Technicians and Trades Workers >> SUB-MAJOR GROUP 32 Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers >> MINOR GROUP 324 Panelbeaters, and Vehicle Body Builders, Trimmers and Painters

MINOR GROUP 324 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. Fabrication Engineering Trades Workers are included in Minor Group 322 Fabrication Engineering Trades Workers.

    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:
      NZ Register 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




This section contains the following subsection :
          UNIT GROUP 3241 Panelbeaters
          UNIT GROUP 3242 Vehicle Body Builders and Trimmers
          UNIT GROUP 3243 Vehicle Painters

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