| Occupation Title | PANELBEATER |
| ANZSCO Code | 324111 |
| Occupations in this Group | 324111 Panelbeater |
| Description | Repairs damage to metal, fibreglass and plastic body work on vehicles and forms replacement vehicle panels. Registration or licensing may be required. |
| Skill Level | 3 |
| Alternative Title | Collision Repairer |
| Occupation List | Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) |
| Combined list of eligible skilled occupations for subclasses 457 and 186 | |
| Caveats | None |
| Tasks | -removing damaged panels and parts, and removing upholstery and accessories to gain access |
| -removing dents by hammering panels | |
| -straightening damaged vehicles and parts using mechanical and hydraulic equipment | |
| -replacing badly damaged sections with new or second-hand panels | |
| -filling depressions with plastic filler, and filing, grinding and sanding repaired surfaces | |
| -cutting and joining replacement sections using welding equipment | |
| -fitting repaired or replacement panels on vehicles and refitting body hardware such as door locks and trims | |
| -may assist vehicle body builders in constructing and restoring custom-designed, vintage and other specialty vehicles | |
| -may spray-paint vehicles | |
| Skills Assessment Authority | Trades Recognition Australia |
| Related Occupations | None |
| State Sponsorship Options | Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Sponsorship |
| Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) Sponsorship | |
| English Requirements | Competent English (e.g. IELTS: at least 6 in each skill) |