324211 Vehicle Body Builder

Occupation Overview:

Vehicle Body Builder belongs to the occupation unit group of 3242 Vehicle Body Builders and Trimmers and is a Skill Level 3 occupation in Australia. In other words, a vehicle body builder must 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.

Key Tasks:

Manufactures and repairs prototype production units and purpose-built vehicle bodies such as buses, trucks, fire engines and caravans. Registration or licensing may be required.

Alternative Title:

Vehicle Body Maker

Specialisation:

Coach Builder

Skills Assessment Authority:

Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) is a skills assessment service for people with trade skills gained overseas or in Australia for the purpose of migration.

UNIT GROUP 3242 Vehicle Body Builders and Trimmers

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)

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

Occupations:

324211 Vehicle Body Builder
324212 Vehicle Trimmer

Australian Visa Options for 324211 Vehicle Body Builder

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324211 Vehicle Body Builder