Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers
Sub-Major Group
ANZSCO CODE - 32

Most occupations in this sub-major group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults in motor vehicles and aircraft
• dismantling engines and electrical systems, and removing damaged panels and interior trim
• repairing and replacing worn and defective parts
• painting repaired vehicle surfaces
• constructing, modifying, painting and upholstering prototype and specialised vehicle bodies
• marking and cutting out metal stock
• shaping stock using hand and machine tools
• shaping metal in moulds
• joining stock and components by welding, soldering, brazing, riveting, bolting, screwing and gluing
• fitting and testing components, and applying protective and decorative finishes to metal products