Group
Occupation
351531 Vehicle Body Builder
Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
351531 Vehicle Body Builder
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.
Alternative title
- Vehicle Body Maker
Specialisation
- Coach Builder
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Reads and interprets engineering drawings and specifications
- Fabricates and welds metal components to build vehicle bodies
- Constructs, assembles and installs vehicle body components such as doors, windows and panels
- Operates machinery and equipment such as cutting and bending machines
- Repairs and replaces damaged vehicle body parts
- Conducts quality checks and inspections on finished vehicle bodies