Panel Beating Careers

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“"Look no further, because I’m the person who can get the job done! I’m at my best when using my hands to fix or build things, it comes naturally to me and I enjoy it! I’m a practical person and I can’t imagine myself sitting at a desk and staring at a screen all day. Getting down and dirty, whether it’s maintenance, building a house or installing a pipe, is my kind of thing – I didn’t choose the tradie life, the tradie life chose me! Funnel-web spiders are experts at building and constructing things, they've got it sorted out."”

Overview

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

Job Titles

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Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying 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
may spray-paint vehicles

Training & Qualifications

Vocational education & training (VET)

Certificate II in Automotive Vehicle Body
Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Body
Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology

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Industry

Trades & Services

If you’re a hands on sort of person who likes getting stuck into tasks involving the use of tools and machinery to create new things, or you like to work on projects that bring technical concept drawings to life, then a career in the Manufacturing industry could be right up your alley.Careers in Manufacturing are available in a variety of industries such as: aerospace, furnishing, laboratory operations, metal fitting, engineering and boating, process manufacturing, mineral products, plastics, rubber, recreational vehicles and textiles, clothing and footwear. Structural Steel and Welding Trades workers, and Metal Fitters and Machinists are the trades most in demand in Manufacturing at present. There are thousands of Manufacturing businesses in Australia, employing almost one million people. New developments in sustainable Manufacturing aim to produce goods in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way while at the same time maintaining, if not improving productivity. This makes it a very interesting time to join this sector.This industry also covers professions such as Garden and Nursery Labourers, Jewellers, Florists, Beauty Therapists, Hairdressers and more! All these types of career paths offer Apprenticeships and Traineeships (together with school-based options), VET and university pathways.

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