Panel beater licence?

[KellyandTom]

Dear All

Does anyone know if you need a licence / registration to work as a panel beater in Australia?

Thanks.

[Hearne_Family]

Nope! Im here in melbourne working as a Panel Beater and there is no licence needed.

[proud2beaussie]

Hi,
The previous poster is correct and there is no requirement for a panel beater to obtain a licence in Victoria,.
Here is the information from DIAC regarding the job skills classification.
Australian Skills Recognition Information (ASRI)


Panel Beater 4213-11

On this page

• Job description
• Skill level
• Skilled occupation information
• Skills assessment authority
• Licensing or registration requirements
• Additional training
• Industry association memberships

Job description

Repairs damage to metal body work on vehicles and forms replacement vehicle panels.
Skill level

This occupation requires you to have completed formal qualifications achieved through study, training or work experience and is referred to as the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). You need to have attained AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing may be required. For further information on the Australian Qualifications Framework see the AQF website.
See: www.aqf.edu.au/
Note: The AQF does not provide information or advice on skills assessment. For information on skills assessment, see the relevant skills assessing authority below.
Skilled occupation information

Points awarded for General Skilled Migration purposes are shown in the table below.
The table also shows if this occupation is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL), part of the Employer Nomination Scheme and on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).
PointsSOLENSOLMODL60YesYesYes
See: Points, SOL, ENSOL, MODL
Skills assessment authority

Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is:
Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)

You must apply to TRA for assessment of your qualifications and work experience to establish whether you are capable of undertaking the full range of tasks expected of a tradesperson in Australia.
TRA’s uniform assessment criteria requires you to demonstrate skills, knowledge and experience equivalent to an Australian apprenticed-trained tradesperson. If you have no formal training in your trade, substantial work experience may be acceptable.
You must be capable of performing your work in a safe and acceptable manner and demonstrate that you have adequate theoretical knowledge for the occupation.
If you are seeking to have your skills assessed as a supervisor you must first satisfy the assessment requirements for your trade and have been working as a supervisor for three or more years after becoming fully qualified in your trade.
Trades Recognition Australia
PO Box 9879
Canberra ACT 2601
Australia
Telephone: 61 2 6121 7456
Fax: 61 2 6121 7768
Email: ARTCenquiries@dewr.gov.au
Website: www.workplace.gov.au/workplace/Programmes/TRA
Upon arrival in Australia, you may also need to obtain an Australian Recognised Trade Certificate (ARTC) from TRA which confers national recognition of your skills.
Note: The occupation that will be shown on the ARTC is that occupation that best fits your training and experience and may not necessarily match the occupation title you migrated under. You will also need to meet a level of English proficiency appropriate to the occupation.
Trades Recognition Australia
GPO Box 9879
Melbourne Vic. 3001
Australia
Telephone: 61 3 9954 2537 (from overseas) or 1300 360 992 (in Australia)
Fax: 61 3 9954 2588
Email: LTCVIC@dewr.gov.au
Website: www.workplace.gov.au/workplace/Programmes/TRA
Please note that the ARTC may not provide authority to work as a tradesperson. It may be necessary to obtain a licence or registration from a relevant government authority.
Licensing or registration requirements

In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you wish to practise your occupation. Select from the following state links to find out details of the local authority in your state.

1. NSW
2. Vic.
3. Qld
4. SA
5. WA
6. Tas.
7. NT
8. ACT

New South Wales

Certification is compulsory.
Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Authority (MVRIA)
239 Great North Rd
Fivedock NSW 2046
Postal Address:
PO Box 213
Fivedock NSW 2046
Telephone: 61 2 9712 2200
Fax: 61 2 9712 1432
Website: http://www.mvria.nsw.gov.au
Victoria

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Victoria.
Queensland

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Queensland.
South Australia

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in South Australia.
Western Australia

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Western Australia.
Tasmania

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in Tasmania.
Northern Territory

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the Northern Territory.
Australian Capital Territory

There is no legal requirement for licensing or registration for this occupation in the ACT.
Additional training

You may require additional training in Australia before you can get your skills recognised, licensed or registered. For more information contact the relevant state or territory licensing or registration body listed above. You can also check with the Overseas Qualifications Unit in your state or territory.
See: Overseas Qualifications Unit
Industry association memberships

You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.

HTH

[KellyandTom]

Thanks for all the info - very helpful & good to know no licence required - we were thinking of either Brisbane or Perth.

Regards.

[proud2beaussie]

Have a quick look here:
Queensland (QLD) jobs - Panel Beaters and Vehicle Painters - Find a job - Australian JobSearch
(That's Queensland) and here for WA.
Western Australia (WA) jobs - Panel Beaters and Vehicle Painters - Find a job - Australian JobSearch

[KellyandTom]

Just had a look at the links & there seems to be a good demand in both areas! Thanks.

[sazzle76]

I just found this after posting a new thread!
I looked on the web site and still cant find anything relating to getting a certificate for NSW.
:o(

[Gollywobbler]

Hi Sazzle

I have answered your other thread but here is the information again:

New South Wales

Certification is compulsory.

Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Authority (MVRIA)
239 Great North Rd
Fivedock NSW 2046
Postal Address:
PO Box 213
Fivedock NSW 2046
Telephone: 61 2 9712 2200
Fax: 61 2 9712 1432
Website: cPanel®

Cheers

Gill

[calNgary]

Gill its the web address that doesnt work, takes you to some c-panel thing, i have just had a quick look and it says the advisory service is no longer available, so have found some differnt links and posted them on the other thread.
Cal x