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A Panel Beater fixes damaged body panels on a car or other vehicle. You might remove panels and use various tools to hammer out dents or marks. Panel Beaters sometimes fill, sand or buffer damaged panels and you might use various techniques to rejoin repaired sections of bodywork. Panel Beaters may repaint panels when repairs are complete.
Panel Beaters should have strong technical skills and excellent attention to detail. Customer service skills are important and you should be able to communicate with people from a range of backgrounds. Panel Beaters should be organised and able to manage their time well. You may have to prioritise your tasks when needed.
There are 4 courses available for people who want to become a Panel Beater.
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The AUR40720 Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology is for qualified mechanics who need specialist skills in body repair work. Over 12-18 months of study you will learn how to inspect vehicle damage and determine repair procedures and costings. The course covers: working to original equipment manufacturer repair procedures, ensuring the quality of your vehicle repair work, depowering and reinitialising battery and hybrid electric vehicles. Enquire now for the full list of study units, entry requirements, and enrolment opportunities near you..
Average duration: 12 months.
The AUR20916 Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology (Auto Body Repairs) enables students to perform various panel repair tasks on light vehicles, heavy vehicles, and motorcycles. Graduates will be equipped to work as Automotive Vehicle Body Repair Assistants, undertaking essential roles in the automotive retail, service, and repair industry. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..
Average duration: 24 months.
A AUR20920 Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology will prepare you for a range of roles in the vehicle service or repair industry. This course offers an introduction to this field of work and can get you ready to apply for an automotive or mechanic apprenticeship or for a role as a trade assistant. You’ll learn the practical skills you need to perform service operations on both light and heavy vehicles. The AUR20920 Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology includes a range of hands-on units. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover topics including identifying basic automotive faults, inspecting and servicing batteries and engines, and servicing braking, cooling, steering and suspension systems. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates..
Average duration: 6 months.
Become a licensed panel beater with the AUR32120 Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology. This nationally recognised course is the training requirement of the trade apprenticeship in panel beating and requires 4 years of study under a qualified tradesperson. The course covers: assessing vehicle damage and determining repairs, replacing vehicle panels and componentry, repairing structural and alignment damage, rust prevention. The course also teaches a range of welding and thermal cutting procedures. Enquire now for the entry requirements and available training centres..
In Australia, a full time Panel Beater generally earns $1,150 per week ($59,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this field has decreased over the last five years. There are currently 11,600 people employed as a Panel Beater in Australia. Panel Beaters may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re interested in a career as a Panel Beater, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology. This course will give you specialised skills in body repair work with subjects including inspecting vehicle damage, determining repair procedures and costings and ensuring quality of repair work.
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