PANELBEATER

ANZSCO 324111 - Registered Migration Australia

Description

A Panelbeater repairs damage to metal, fibreglass and plastic body work on vehicles and forms replacement vehicle panels. Registration or licensing may be required. Panelbeater in Australia is a Skill Level 3 occupation.

 

 

 

Alternative Titles

 

• Collision Repairer

 

 

Occupation Lists
Panelbeater is on the following skill lists:

 

• Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL)
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL)
• Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
• RSMS Occupations List (RSMSL)

 

This occupation is not on the following skill lists:

 

• Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)

 

 

Group: 3241 Panelbeaters

 

 

 

 

Panelbeater job description - Registered Migration Australia

 

The job of a Panelbeater in Australia is to repair damage to metal, fibreglass and plastic body work on vehicles, and form replacement vehicle panels.

 

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

 

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 in Australia may be required as a Panelbeater.

 

Occupations in this Group

 

• 324111 Panelbeater

 

Panelbeater English Requirement

 

• IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
• OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
• TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
• PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

• Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
• Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
• Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

• Information regarding the International English Testing System (IELTS)

 

Assessment Authority

 

• Panelbeater is currently assessed with TRA (Trades Recognition Australia); more info regarding assessment bodies.

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Panelbeater in Australia is $ 53,847 for male employees and $ 0 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 30.5 Females: 0.0 Persons: 30.5

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 3241) Panelbeaters - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

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