| Occupation Title | VEHICLE BODY BUILDER |
| ANZSCO Code | 324211 |
| Occupations in this Group | 324211 Vehicle Body Builder 324212 Vehicle Trimmer |
| Description | Manufactures and repairs prototype production units and purpose-built vehicle bodies such as buses, trucks, fire engines and caravans. Registration or licensing may be required. |
| Skill Level | 3 |
| Alternative Title | Vehicle Body Maker |
| Specialisation | Coach Builder |
| Occupation List | Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) |
| Combined list of eligible skilled occupations for subclasses 457 and 186 | |
| Caveats | None |
| Tasks | -constructing framework sections in metal, wood, fibreglass and other materials using shaping machines and cutting and welding equipment |
| -bolting, screwing, riveting and welding sections together to form complete frameworks | |
| -cutting and shaping panels of sheetmetal, aluminium and reinforced plastic and attaching to frameworks using hand and power tools | |
| -modifying assembly line vehicles to special requirements | |
| -preparing new vehicle trim work according to drawings and sketches, and removing old coverings and fittings from vehicles and taking new measurements | |
| -selecting and cutting pieces of fabric, vinyl and leather and sewing pieces together using heavy-duty sewing machines | |
| -installing internal trim in vehicles such as lining, floor coverings and armrests | |
| -attaching door trims, rubber seals, locks and handles | |
| Skills Assessment Authority | Trades Recognition Australia |
| Related Occupations | 324212 Vehicle Trimmer |
| 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) |