Vehicle Painter (NSW)

Vehicle Painter (NSW/ACT)

Education and Training:

To become a vehicle painter you usually have to complete an apprenticeship in Automotive Vehicle Body. Entry requirements may vary but employers usually require Year 10. Ask your career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school.

Additional Information:

In NSW, vehicle painters must be certified by the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Authority (MVRIA) under the Motor Vehicle Repairs Act 1980.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

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Employment Opportunities:

Vehicle painters work for crash repair firms and motor vehicle manufacturers. Some are self-employed, usually in partnership with panel beaters. Experienced vehicle painters may become representatives for paint manufacturers or assessors with insurance companies.