Panelbeaters repair damage to metal, fibreglass and plastic body work on vehicles, and form replacement vehicle panels.
Occupation description
Panelbeaters repair damage to metal, fibreglass and plastic body work on vehicles, and form replacement vehicle panels.
Their job involves:
- 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.
Panelbeaters may also:
- assist vehicle body builders in constructing and restoring custom-designed, vintage and other specialty vehicles
- spray-paint vehicles
How will I be Assessed?
Documentary Evidence Assessment
We will review your documentary evidence to ensure it meets the employment and training requirements and indicates that you have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience as a Panelbeater.
You can find information about the employment, training, and document requirements below:
- For information on what evidence you need to include with your application, download the Evidence guide.
- If you are in pathway 1 you also need to find information on assessment for your specific occupation
- For information about the employment experience requirements for a Pathway 1 application, please refer to the Pathway 1 Employment Experience Guidelines.
- If you are applying for a Pathway 2 assessment, please read the Pathway 2 Candidate Guide.
Technical Assessment
If you are successful in Stage 1, you will complete a technical assessment.
For more information about the technical assessment, see the Pathway 1 Technical Assessment Guide and Pathway 2 Candidate Guide.
What skills and knowledge do I need?
The qualification relevant to this occupation is the AUR32120 Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology. To be awarded this qualification, you must demonstrate your skills and knowledge in the units of competency listed in the table below. Each unit of competency defines a selection of knowledge and skills required in Australian workplaces.
You must achieve 31 units of competency:
- 17 core units
- 14 elective units
- General automotive workplace skills
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Code Title AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
- Panel repair procedures
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Code Title AURVTN132 Inspect vehicle damage and determine repair procedures AURAFA108 Interpret and apply automotive repair instructions AURVTN003 Remove and store vehicle body components AURVTN102 Carry out non-structural vehicle panel repairs AURVTN116 Repair vehicle body panels using filler AURVTN127 Repair vehicle aluminium body panels using filler AURVTN115 Repair vehicle body panels using metal finishing AURVTN017 Repair vehicle thermoplastic body panels and components AURVTN135 Apply original equipment manufacturer repair procedures during vehicle repairs AURVTN025 Repair corroded vehicle body panels and components
- Welding services
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Code Title AURVTW103 Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections AURVTN120 Remove and replace major welded panels on vehicles AURVTN126 Repair vehicle aluminium body panels without the use of body filler AURVTW105 Carry out spot welding AURVTN128 Identify and repair high strength steel vehicle components AURVTW007 Carry out oxyacetylene thermal heating and cutting on vehicle body sections
- Major panel repairs
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Code Title AURVTN018 Repair and replace vehicle structural damage AURVTN031 Carry out vehicle sectional repairs AURVTN022 Repair vehicle body misalignment AURVTN104 Remove, replace and align bolt-on vehicle body panels and components AURVTN119 Repair vehicle structural damage by riveting AURVTN123 Repair adhesive bonded structural damage on vehicles AURTTY001 Repair vehicle chassis, frame and associated components AURVTN005 Remove and replace adhesive attached components on vehicles AURVTN029 Set up and operate universal vehicle measuring systems
- Vehicle presentation for customer
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Code Title AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles AURETR042 Remove, refit and operate electrical components following body repair activities AURVTA001 Prepare vehicles for customer use
How to Apply
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Understand the Assessment Process
Step 3
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FAQs
You are strongly encouraged to review each of the units of competency shown above. To do this:
1. Go to the following website: http://training.gov.au/Search.
2. Enter a unit code (e.g. MSMWHS200) into the ‘Title or code’ search box.
3. Click on the ‘NRT’ button.
4. Click on the ‘Search’ button.
5. Read the Unit of Competency information.