Vehicle Body Building Careers

Ideal for

“"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

Vehicle Body Builders manufacture and repair prototype production units and purpose-built vehicle bodies such as buses, trucks, fire engines and caravans. Registration or licensing may be required.

Job Titles

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Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

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

Training & Qualifications

Vocational education & training (VET)

Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair
Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing (Technical Operations)

Short Courses Available

Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology
Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus Truck Trailer
Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing
Certificate IV in Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing

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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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