Panelbeater
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- Technicians and Trades Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 35Automotive Technicians and Trades Workers
- Minor group
- 351Automotive Technicians and Trades Workers
- Unit group
- 3513Panelbeaters
Description
Repairs damage to metal, fibreglass and plastic body work on vehicles, and forms replacement vehicle panels.
Alternative titles
- Collision Repairer
Unit group
3513 · PanelbeatersDescription
Repair damage to metal, fibreglass and plastic body work on vehicles, and form replacement vehicle panels.
Skill level
Australia
3
Occupation skill level 3
Tasks
Tasks include
- Assesses vehicle damage and determines the best method of repair
- Removes damaged panels and parts, and straightens bent frames and panels using hydraulic jacks and pulling devices
- Fills depressions with body filler, smooths surfaces using sandpaper, and fits and welds replacement panels into place
- Repaints repaired surfaces using spray guns and other painting equipment
- Reassembles vehicle parts and checks for proper alignment and functioning
- Tests repaired vehicles to ensure safety and quality standards are met
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/3/35/351/3513
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.
