PANELBEATER– ANZSCO 324111

NOTE: The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released a new classification system called OSCA (Occupational Skills Classification of Australia), which may be adopted for immigration purposes in the future. This occupation is listed under the ANZSCO classification system, which is currently used by the Department of Home Affairs for skilled migration assessments.

Corresponding OSCA Occupation:

• PANELBEATER – OSCA 351331 (Click to view OSCA details)

PANELBEATERS repair damage to metal, fibreglass and plastic body work on vehicles, and form replacement vehicle panels.

Skill Level: 3

Alternative Title:

• Collision Repairer

Repairs damage to metal, fibreglass and plastic body work on vehicles and forms replacement vehicle panels. Registration or licensing may be required.

Potential Visa Options for PANELBEATER

UNIT GROUP 3241 PANELBEATERS

PANELBEATERS 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)

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.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

• 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
• may spray-paint vehicles

Other Occupations in this Group:

• 324111 PANELBEATER

Skills Assessment Requirements

Most skilled visas and employer-sponsored visas require a skills assessment. Exemptions are available only in very limited circumstances.

The skills assessment authority for PANELBEATER is Trade Recognition Australia (TRA). If eligible, you may also obtain a skills assessment through VETASSESS, which conducts trade skills assessments on behalf of Trade Recognition Australia (TRA).

TRA Skills Assessment Pathways

TRA has following four skills assessment Programs: 

• Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP)
• Migration Skills Assessment (MSA)
• Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Skills Assessment
• Job Ready Program (JRP)