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Repairs damage to metal body work on vehicles and forms replacement vehicle panels.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks Include:- removes damaged panels and parts, or removes upholstery and accessories to gain access
- uses panel-beating hammers to remove dents
- straightens damaged vehicles and parts using mechanical and hydraulic equipment
- fills depressions with plastic filler, and files, grinds and sands repaired surfaces
- repairs panels by welding on new sections
- may assist vehicle body builders in constructing or restoring custom-designed, vintage or other specialty vehicles
- may spray-paint vehicles
- may form panels using metal presses, guillotines and cutters, according to dimensional drawings