324111: Panelbeater

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

324111

Skill level

Level 3

Unit group

3241

Panelbeaters

Skills assessor

TRA

ANZSCO 324111 identifies Panelbeater as a Skill Level 3 occupation in the Panelbeaters unit group (3241), classified under Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers. Repairs damage to metal, fibreglass and plastic body work on vehicles and forms replacement vehicle panels. Registration or licensing may be required. It may also be known as Collision Repairer. The designated skills assessing authority for this occupation is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketPanelbeater is in shortage in Australia. The primary shortage driver is a long training gap — the training pathway is long and shortages persist even with increased training.

Visa pathways13 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

AgreementsAccessible via the On-hire Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) and a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Panelbeaters unit group earn an average of $1,797 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 40 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$1,797

↑ 25% above national avg

Average age

40 yrs

≈ national avg (41 yrs)

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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