Panel Beater

15 hours ago

Adelaide, South Australia MTA Apprentice Employment Service Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

About the MTA

The MTA is South Australia's only dedicated automotive industry training provider, delivering apprentices with the skills, training, and industry connections to best prepare them for a successful career as a motor mechanic, diesel mechanic, panel beater, vehicle painter, auto electrician, agricultural mechanical tech and much more including Automotive Parts Interpreting 

The MTA has over 1,200 businesses looking for automotive apprentices right now

What is a Panel Beater (Automotive Body Repairer)?

Panel Beaters repair damage to metal, fibreglass and plastic body work on vehicles, and also create replacement panels. Panel Beaters generally work in either crash or restoration workshops.  

About the Apprenticeship

  • Undertake a 4-year Apprenticeship and obtain a Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology and earn a wage at a supportive Host Employer (the MTA will find you a suitable Host Employer)
  • Learn how to remove damaged panels and parts, and remove upholstery and accessories to gain access
  • Remove dents using correct procedures and tools
  • Straighten damaged vehicles and parts using mechanical and hydraulic equipment
  • Replace damaged panels with new or second-hand ones
  • Fill in holes with plastic filler
  • Repair surfaces by filing, grinding and sanding
  • Cut and join replacement panels on vehicles and refit body hardware including door locks and trims
  • Attend automotive training at a state-of-the-art training centre
  • Once qualified you will have a nationally recognised qualification

Training is a combination of in person, online and in the workplace.

About you

Essential:

  • An Australian citizen / or Permanent Resident
  • Currently living in South Australia
  • 16 years of age or older
  • Willing to commit to a 4-year apprenticeship (completely paid for by the MTA)
  • Driver's Licence- full-time apprentices must have Ps & school-based apprentices must have Ls
  • Passionate about automotive
  • Positive attitude

Desirable, but NOT essential:

  • Have completed a Certificate I or II in Automotive
  • Completed work experience in the automotive mechanical industry

Why work for the MTA?

  • Walk away with a nationally recognised qualification paid for by the MTA
  • Earn a wage plus super
  • We will find you a suitable host employer to support you along the journey
  • Free mentoring available when you need support or guidance
  • One-on-one support from our expert Trainers
  • Learn at trade-school and apply it on-the-job
  • Uniform and Personal Protective Equipment provided
  • First-class training at our state-of-the-art facility

APPLY TODAY

If you need more information visit our website:  or contact us on PH: | E: 

If you are over 21 years old, please read the MTA's Adult Apprenticeship Policy available on our website before completing your application.

RTO Provider Number 2293.

See  for eligibility criteria.

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