OSCA 351331

Panelbeater

Overview

  • Employed persons

    10,500

  • Employment status

    84.3% Full time

    15.7% Part time

  • Median age

    43 years

  • Employment by sex

    1.3% Female

    98.7% Male

    Almost completely male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    2.5%

  • Main employing industry

    Other Services

Indicator Panelbeater Total employment
Employed persons 10,500 12,049,400
Median age 43 years 40 years
Full-time share 84.3% 64.2%
Part-time share 15.7% 35.8%
Female employment share 1.3% 48.5%
Male employment share 98.7% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Almost completely male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 2.5% 2.2%
Main employing industry Other Services Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Panelbeaters repair damage to metal, fibreglass and plastic body work on vehicles, and form replacement vehicle panels.

What the occupation involves

  • Assesses vehicle damage and determines the best method of repair
  • Removes damaged panels and parts, and straightens bent frames and panels using hydraulic jacks and pulling devices
  • Fills depressions with body filler, smooths surfaces using sandpaper, and fits and welds replacement panels into place
  • Repaints repaired surfaces using spray guns and other painting equipment
  • Reassembles vehicle parts and checks for proper alignment and functioning
  • Tests repaired vehicles to ensure safety and quality standards are met

Common occupation titles

  • Collision Repairer

Specialisations

No specialisations are listed for this occupation.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 3
equivalent to a mid-level Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification (Certificate IV or Certificate III with at least 2 years’ on-the-job training).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

Registration or licensing may be required.

OSCA structure

Technicians and Trades Workers (3)

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Panelbeater Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Other Services 92.8% Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Transport, Postal and Warehousing 1.6% Retail Trade 9.1%
    Retail Trade 1.0% Construction 8.9%
    Manufacturing 0.7% Education and Training 8.8%
    Construction 0.4% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Wholesale Trade 0.4% Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Public Administration and Safety 0.2% Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 0.1% Manufacturing 5.9%
    Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services 0.1% Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Accommodation and Food Services <0.1% Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    • New South Wales

      33.3%

    • Victoria

      26.9%

    • Queensland

      18.4%

    • South Australia

      8.1%

    • Tasmania

      1.8%

    • Northern Territory

      0.6%

    • Australian Capital Territory

      1.3%

    Panelbeater Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales 3,500 33.3% 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria 2,800 26.9% 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland 1,900 18.4% 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia 850 8.1% 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia 1,000 9.7% 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania 190 1.8% 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory 70 0.6% 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory 130 1.3% 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Panelbeater

    Total employment

    Age group Panelbeater Total employment
    15–24 years 13.9% 14.3%
    25–34 years 19.0% 22.7%
    35–44 years 20.3% 22.3%
    45–54 years 24.7% 20.4%
    55–64 years 17.1% 15.3%
    65–74 years 4.5% 4.3%
    75 years and over 0.4% 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Panelbeater Total employment
    Female 1.3% 48.5%
    Male 98.7% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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