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 | Unit Group: 3241 - Panelbeaters
Description: Repairs damage to metal, fibreglass and plastic body work on vehicles and forms replacement vehicle panels. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level 3 : Occupations at Skill Level 3 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:
- NZ Register Level 4 qualification
- AQF Certificate IV or
- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training.
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.
Alternative Titles
Collision Repairer
Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.
UNIT GROUP 3241: PANELBEATERS
Description: Repair damage to metal, fibreglass and plastic body work on vehicles, and form replacement vehicle panels.
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)
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
removing damaged panels and parts, and removing upholstery and accessories to gain access
removing dents by hammering panels
straightening damaged vehicles and parts using mechanical and hydraulic equipment
replacing badly damaged sections with new or second-hand panels
filling depressions with plastic filler, and filing, grinding and sanding repaired surfaces
cutting and joining replacement sections using welding equipment
fitting repaired or replacement panels on vehicles and refitting body hardware such as door locks and trims
may assist vehicle body builders in constructing and restoring custom-designed, vintage and other specialty vehicles