324 Panelbeaters, and Vehicle Body Builders, Trimmers and Painters

Fabrication Engineering Trades Workers are included in Minor Group 322 Fabrication Engineering Trades Workers.

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.

• 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