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Group
Occupation

351531 Vehicle Body Builder

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

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
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