Automotive Trades

Automotive industry plays an important role in various sectors in Australia. Currently, the sector is experiencing a huge demand for automotive repair and maintenance services due to the accelerated vehicle sales in recent years. It requires highly-skilled workers, notably for occupations experiencing massive shortages: panel beater, vehicle bodybuilders, and trimmer.

Work is usually full-time. Minimum requirements for automotive trade workers include AQF Certificate III or IV, relevant experience, relevant trade qualifications and registration or license.

Panel Beater 

ANZSCO ID 324111

Job Description

To repair, strip, replace, fit, and adjust body panels in automobiles from damage or modification

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Motor Mechanic (General)

ANZSCO ID 321211

Job Description

Repair and service cars, vans, and other light vehicles

Specialisation

• Automatic Transmission Mechanic

• Automotive Air-conditioning Mechanic

• Brake Mechanic

• Ground Support Equipment Fitter (Air Force)

• Vehicle Mechanic (Army)

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Diesel Motor Mechanic

ANZSCO ID 321212

Job Description

Inspect, repair and maintain trucks, trailers, forklifts, pickups and other heavy vehicles.

Specialisation

• Automotive Heavy Mechanic

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Motorcycle Mechanic

ANZSCO ID 321213

Job Description

Diagnose, adjust, repair or overhaul motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, dirt bikes or similar motorized vehicle

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Small Engine Mechanic

ANZSCO ID 321214

Job Description

Inspect, service and repair motorized power equipment like motorboats, chainsaws, lawn mowers, garden tractors and other outdoor power equipment

Specialisation

• Chainsaw Mechanic

• Lawnmower Mechanic

• Outboard Motor Mechanic

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Automotive Electrician 

ANZSCO ID 321111

Job Description

Install, repair, wire and maintain all electrical components in vehicles.

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Vehicle Body Builder

ANZSCO ID 324211

Job Description

Construct and repair prototype production units and purpose-built vehicle bodies like buses, trucks, fire engines, and caravans

Specialisation

• Coach Builder

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Vehicle Trimmer

ANZSCO ID 324212

Job Description

Fix and replace automotive trim and upholstery, including carpets, seats and convertible tops for cars, boats, motorcycles and recreational vehicles

Specialisation

• Vehicle Upholsterer

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Vehicle Painter

ANZSCO ID 324311

Job Description

Prepare vehicles to be painted and apply paint coats for touch-up repairs or customisations