Vehicle Body Builder

Overview

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.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

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

Alternative Titles

• Vehicle Body Maker

Specialisations

• Coach Builder

Related Occupations

• Vehicle Trimmer