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ANZSCO 324111: Panelbeater

 Skill Level: 3 | Assessing Authority: TRA

If you are a Panelbeater wanting to migrate to Australia under a skilled migration program such as visa visa 482, visa 491, visa 190, or visa 494, you must complete the compulsory skill assessment. This is one of the most important requirements for your visa application.

Job Descriptions

Repairs damage to metal, fibreglass and plastic body work on vehicles and forms replacement vehicle panels. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks include

  • 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

Specialisations:

  • Collision Repairer

Alternative Title:

  • Collision Repairer

ANZSCO Skill Level 3

Occupations within this unit group require ANSCO skill level 3, corresponding to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and experience detailed below.

  • AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or
  • AQF Certificate IV

Skills Assessment

Assessing Authority: TRA

A skills assessment determines whether you have the required skills and experience to work in Australia at the appropriate level for the ANZSCO 324111 Panelbeater occupation. To support your skills assessment application, you have to provide employment evidence documents such as references from your employers, detailed job descriptions, and any relevant qualifications along with your technical skills portfolio. It is essential to effectively demonstrate your abilities to achieve a positive outcome in your skills assessment.

Migration Skills Assessment

Why is a migration skills assessment mandatory?

If you are a Panelbeater seeking to immigrate to Australia under the General Skills Migration subclass 189, subclass 190, or subclass 491 skilled points-based visa, it is crucial to complete the required skills assessment, as this is a mandatory requirement.

Mandatory skill assessments for Subclass 186

All applicants wishing to immigrate to Australia under the Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186 visa direct entry stream must obtain a positive skills assessment.

Mandatory skill assessments for Subclass 482

If you are a Panelbeater seeking to immigrate to Australia to work for an employer under the subclass 482 Skills in Demand (SID) visa and you hold a passport from one of the following countries: China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam or Zimbabwe, you are required to complete the mandatory skills assessment unless you qualify for an exemption. For more information, click here.

General Skilled Migration

Skills Assessment Pathway

There are two skills assessment pathways either Pathway 1 or Pathway 2 depends on whether you have or don’t have an accepted Australian qualification.

Pathway 1: You don't have an Australian qualification

As part of the skill assessment criteria, you must have:

  • 5 years of work experience without formal training, or
  • 3 years of full-time work experience (or the part-time equivalent) at the required skill level, with relevant formal training, and
  • At least 12 months of full-time relevant work experience within the last 3 years.

Pathway 2 - You do have an Australian qualification

As part of the skill assessment criteria, you must have:

  • An Australian qualification including a Statement of Results, and
  • 3 years of full-time work experience (or the part-time equivalent) at the required skill level, and
  • At least 12 months of full-time relevant work experience within the last 3 years.

Skills Assessment Process

The skills assessment process for the occupation consists of 2 steps:

1-Documentary Evidence

The first step in the skills assessment process is to submit your application along with all required supporting documents. This submission relates to either pathway 1 or pathway 2, which must include evidence of your employment and qualifications for approval.

2-Technical Interview

A technical interview is usually held either in person or via a video call with an assessor. During this interview, the assessor will ask a range of questions related to the skills and knowledge pertinent to your occupation. Typically, this interview lasts approximately 2 to 3 hours.

Skill Assessment Outcome

If you successfully completed skill assessment with positive outcome you will receive the following:

  • an Australian Certificate III or IV qualification and Statement of Results*.
  • a successful skills assessment result letter for your visa application.

If your trade skills assessment is unsuccessful, you will receive:

  • an unsuccessful skills assessment result letter
  • a Statement of Results and Statement of Attainment.

Skill Assessment Application Fees

The following table shows the fees that the assessment authority charges for the skill assessment based on the assessment pathway you select.

Pathway 1 Application Fees (AUD)

Stage 1 - Documentary Evidence Assessment

 $1,120

Stage 2 - Technical Interview

$2,000

Pathway 2 Application Fees (AUD)

Stage 1 - Documentary Evidence Assessment

$1,120

Stage 2 - Technical Interview

$900

Skills Assessment Assistance

Potential Visa Pathways for Panelbeater

The ANZSCO 324111 Panelbeater  occupation is currently included on the following migration occupation lists:

Occupation:324111 Panelbeater with the potential to obtain a pathway from temporary to permanent residency through the following visas:

General Skilled Migration Program

The General Skilled Migration program is a points-based visa that enables eligible overseas skilled workers to migrate to Australia without the need for an employer to sponsor their visa. In order to qualify for general skilled migration visas, you must possess a skill in a profession that is in high demand in Australia.

This visa system is points-based and assesses applicants on a variety of criteria, such as their academic background, work experience, English language proficiency, and age. The program ensures that migrants can effectively integrate into the Australian workforce and society by prioritising those with skills in demand in addition to addressing labour shortages.

Successful applicants can stay and work in Australia indefinitely on a permanent visa. The General Skilled Migration program is divided into three visa subclasses, which include:

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Skill Assessment Support

We provide skill assessment support for individuals seeking to complete the skills assessment for the occupation Panelbeater. Our services include guidance on the specific videos, photos, and employment evidence you need to gather, as well as advice on what to include in your resume and how to obtain employer reference letters. With our document-checking expertise, we ensure that your applications fulfil all necessary requirements. This approach will help us prepare your application to achieve the best possible outcome.

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Disclaimer: 

Information under ANZSCO Occupations (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) section is published in accordance with a Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 Australia licence guideline. ANZSCO Version 1.3 updated on 25 March 2021 and original source can be accessed on Australian Bureau of Statistics website.

This section does not intend to provide immigration assistance pursuant to section 276 of Migration Act (Cth) 1994 as described in the Migration laws. It is based on public guidelines available at Department of Home Affairs’ Website. It is your responsibility to verify accuracy and status of provided information with your Registered Migration Agent (RMA) who is bound by the MARA code of conduct before submitting any visa applications.