VEHICLE TRIMMER

ANZSCO 324212 - Registered Migration Australia

Description

A vehicle trimmer installs, repairs and replaces the interior trim of vehicles such as seats, linings, floor coverings and door trims. Registration or licensing may be required. In Australia a vehicle trimmer is a Skill Level 3 occupation.

 

  

 

Specialisations

 

• Vehicle Upholsterer

 

 

Occupation Lists
Vehicle Trimmer is on the following skill lists:

 

• Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL)
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL)
• RSMS Occupations List (RSMSL)
• Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)

 

This occupation is not on the following skill list:

 

• Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)

 

 

 

Group: 3242 Vehicle Body Builders and Trimmers

 

 

 

 

Vehicle Trimmer job description - Registered Migration Australia

 

The job of a vehicle trimmer in Australia is to manufacture and repair prototype production units and purpose-built vehicle bodies, and install, repair and replace the interior trim of vehicles.

 

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

 

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in the vehicle trimmer unit group (Group 3242) 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 as a vehicle trimmer in Australia may be required.

  

Occupations within the Vehicle Trimmer Group

 

• 324211 Vehicle Body Builder
• 324212 Vehicle Trimmer

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same vehicle trimmer group, if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL, the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

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

 

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

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Vehicle Trimmer in Australia is $ 72,574 per year. Average Age: Males: Females: Persons: 41.5

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 3242) Vehicle body builders and trimmers - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

Please contact us if you would like assistance with your vehicle trimmer visa application. Registered Migration Australia is a licensed migration company, we are proudly 100% Australian owned and operated.