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ANZSCO 324212

vehicle trimmer

车辆修剪器

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ANZSCO occupation profile

ANZSCO 2022

ANZSCO code324212
Skill levelLevel 3
Unit group3242 Vehicle Body Builders and Trimmers
Assessing authorityTRA

Indicative Skill Level

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit 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. Registration or licensing may be required.

3242

Unit group duty description

Vehicle Body Builders and Trimmers manufacture and repair prototype production units and purpose-built vehicle bodies, and install, repair and replace the interior trim of vehicles.

  • constructing framework sections in metal, wood, fibreglass and other materials using shaping machines and cutting and welding equipment
  • bolting, screwing, riveting and welding sections together to form complete frameworks
  • cutting and shaping panels of sheetmetal, aluminium and reinforced plastic and attaching to frameworks using hand and power tools
  • modifying assembly line vehicles to special requirements
  • preparing new vehicle trim work according to drawings and sketches, and removing old coverings and fittings from vehicles and taking new measurements
  • selecting and cutting pieces of fabric, vinyl and leather and sewing pieces together using heavy-duty sewing machines
  • installing internal trim in vehicles such as lining, floor coverings and armrests
  • attaching door trims, rubber seals, locks and handles

324212 vehicle trimmer

Installs, repairs and replaces the interior trim of vehicles such as seats, linings, floor coverings and door trims. Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisations: Vehicle Upholsterer

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Visa pathways

Occupation-list availability for seven visa subclasses

189Occupation not listedLIN 19/051
190Occupation is listedLIN 19/051
491Occupation is listedLIN 19/051
407Occupation is listedLIN 19/050
482Occupation is listedLIN 24/089
186Occupation is listedLIN 24/093
494Occupation is listedLIN 19/219
STSOLANZSCO 2013190 · 491Current list membership
CSOLANZSCO 2022482 Core Skills · 186 Direct EntryCurrent list membership

List membership is not a finding of personal eligibility.

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State and territory nomination

Eight jurisdictions, checked separately

Official sources checked 10 August 2026

NSWNSW
Not available on current occupation settings

Occupation and four-digit unit group checked against the NSW lists.

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VICVIC
Potential pathways
  • Victorian ROI · 190
  • Victorian ROI · 491

Applicant ranking depends on profile and ROI selection.

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QLDQLD
Not available on current occupation settings

Checked separately against the onshore and offshore occupation lists.

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WAWA
New program-year settings pending

2026–27 occupation settings have not yet been published.

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SASA
New program-year settings pending

Applications are unavailable pending the 2026–27 program settings.

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TASTAS
Potential pathways
  • TAS · profile-based pathways · 190
  • TAS · profile-based pathways · 491

All occupations on the relevant federal 190/491 list can access at least one Tasmanian pathway, but invitation depends on pathway eligibility and ROI priority attributes. No general OSOP 491 invitations are planned for 2026–27.

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ACTACT
Potential pathways
  • Canberra Matrix · 190
  • Canberra Matrix · 491

Occupation list match only; Matrix ranking and caps still apply.

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NTNT
Potential pathways
  • NT onshore/offshore · 190
  • NT onshore/offshore · 491

The precise stream depends on residence, employment and offshore priority rules.

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