Panelbeater
Carry out repairs to vehicle bodies.
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- What's it like to be a Panelbeater?
- How to become a Panelbeater
- Latest Panelbeater jobs
- Top skills and experience for Panelbeaters
- Is Panelbeater the right role for you?
- Panelbeater role reviews
What's it like to be a Panelbeater?
Panelbeaters repair damage to the body of cars, trucks and other vehicles. They work with metal, plastic and fibreglass to fix damaged panels and mould new replacement panels.
Tasks and duties
- Inspecting and assessing vehicles for damage.
- Producing quotes for prospective clients and insurers.
- Filling out insurance paperwork.
- Removing damaged panels from vehicles.
- Hammering dents out of panels.
- Straightening out damaged vehicles using hydraulic equipment.
- Replacing crumpled panels with new or as-new panels.
- Filling holes and dents with plastic, shaping and sanding into a smooth surface.
- Refitting locks, trim and bumpers.
- Welding new and existing parts together.
How to become a Panelbeater
Most Panelbeaters become trade qualified by completing an apprenticeship.
- Get on-the-job training, and knowledge and experience as you complete an apprenticeship with an employer in your area, or complete the Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology (AUR32116) at TAFE or a registered training organisation.
- You can then go on to complete the Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology (AUR40718), which will take approximately 2 years and will build on your skills and knowledge.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Panelbeater employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Panel Beating
Automotive Repair
Automotive Industry
Sanding
Thoroughness
Workplace Health and Safety
Welding
Drivers Licence
Safety Science Practice
Heavy Vehicle Knowledge
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Latest Panelbeater reviews
Aug 2019
Panel beating is stressful but it’s better then sitting at a desk gaining headaches from staring at a computer screen most of the day.
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Automotive (Vehicle Body - Panel Beating)
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationAssistant Manager/ Trades Assistant
The good thingsYou’ll become the come to guy at your local Car ‘N Coffee.
The challengesMost shops have a (Unit) based time schedule. So Front bumper would be about 15 minutes (25 Units) and the insurance company don’t give enough units or money to panel shops to do the jobs properly. It...
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Aug 2019
The unlimited opportunities of the motor vehicle repair and restoration industry.
Reviewer's QualificationPanelbeater spraypainting trades certificate
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationVehicle restoration
The good thingsPanelbeating and spraypainting is a very rewarding career. The rewards come from taking a damaged vehicle and making it as new again as well as seeing the owners joy at seeing their beloved vehicle re...
The challengesChallenges are few. For example the work can be hot, dirty and physically demanding. The academic side e.g. TAFE can be tough but with assistance of tutors and fellow students and tradesmen the quali...
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