Automotive Body Repair

Course Overview

Panel Beaters are currently listed on the Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).

Panel beaters perform a wide variety of tasks, requiring a broad set of skills. They are capable of repairing everything from minor dents and scratches to complete rebuilds of exterior panels. An exciting part of this profession includes classic car restoration and customization, offering the opportunity to apply a creative touch to the trade. This allows panel beaters to develop their own designs and ideas using a range of materials.

Students who pursue training in this field will gain valuable skills for the automotive repair industry, including:

• Fabricating components
• Performing gas metal arc welding techniques
• Removing and replacing mechanical units and assemblies
• Conducting paint-less dent repairs
• Repairing panels
• Carrying out major sectional repairs
• Assessing vehicle damage and recommending repair methods
• Fabricating composite material components
• Producing vehicle body panels and components
• Installing vehicle parts

Course Requirements

1. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
2. Academic requirement: Completion of Australian Year 10 or an equivalent qualification from overseas.
3. Proof of English language proficiency is required.

Accepted tests include IELTS, PTE, and others. For IELTS, a minimum overall score of 6.0, with no band below 5.5, is needed. The test results must be valid within two years at the time of the visa application. Some institutions offer an in-house English Placement Test to meet the entry requirements.

Exemptions apply if:
– The applicant holds a passport from the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, or the Republic of Ireland.
– The applicant is enrolled in a principal course of study, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course delivered in a language other than English, or a registered postgraduate research course.
– The applicant has completed at least five years of education in English in any of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland.