Vehicle Body Builder

A Vehicle Body Builder constructs and repairs vehicle bodies. You might assemble new vehicles or perform repairs on damaged cars, trucks or specialist vehicles. Vehicle Body Builders prepare vehicle frames and attach shaped panels. You might also specialise in making vehicle modifications to suit customer requirements.

Vehicle Body Builders should have strong technical skills and excellent attention to detail. It’s important you can follow correct procedures and produce quality work. Vehicle Body Builders should have good time management skills and may have to prioritise tasks when required.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $74,880
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a vehicle body builder?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
MEM31922

Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 4 years
$0 - $28,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AUR32120

Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 36 months
$0 - $19,333
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AUM30218

Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer

On Campus, Traineeship
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AUR32420

Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 36 months
$0 - $20,103
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AUR40720

Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology

Blended, On Campus
5 - 15 months
$0 - $8,000
  • Completed Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology OR Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology OR Certificate III in Automotive Glazing Technology OR Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology OR Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology OR Certificate III in Automotive Glazing Technology OR Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology or equivalent qualifications
Additional requirements may apply.
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