How do I become a panel beater
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In Australia, a full time Panel Beater generally earns $1,350 per week ($70,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The number of people working in this field has decreased over the last five years. There are currently 11,600 people employed as a Panel Beater in Australia. Panel Beaters may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re interested in a career as a Panel Beater, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology. This course will give you specialised skills in body repair work with subjects including inspecting vehicle damage, determining repair procedures and costings and ensuring quality of repair work.
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Panel Beater careers
A Panel Beater fixes damaged body panels on a car or other vehicle. You might remove panels and use various tools to hammer out dents or marks. Panel Beaters sometimes fill, sand or buffer damaged panels and you might use various techniques to rejoin repaired sections of bodywork. Panel Beaters may repaint panels when repairs are complete.
Panel Beaters should have strong technical skills and excellent attention to detail. Customer service skills are important and you should be able to communicate with people from a range of backgrounds. Panel Beaters should be organised and able to manage their time well. You may have to prioritise your tasks when needed.
