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Car Detailer

OSCA 811531·ANZSCO 811111

Employed

14,200

Part-time share

45%

Female share

11.5%

Median age

35 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Car Detailer is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Jobs, part-time share, age, and pay appear on this page only when Jobs and Skills Australia or the ABS has published them for Car Detailer. A blank is a missing figure, not a pay of zero. The courses below are linked to this job. Open one to compare the fee, study mode, length, campus, and how to get in.

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About this career

Washes and cleans exteriors and interiors of vehicles, and touches up paint work, glass and upholstery to prepare them for private or commercial usage, sale or rent.

What they typically do

  • Inspects vehicles to identify areas that require cleaning and detailing
  • Consults with customers regarding detailing services and provides quotes
  • Washes and cleans the exteriors of vehicles using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment
  • Vacuums, cleans and removes stains and odours from the interiors of vehicles, including seats, carpets and upholstery
  • Cleans and polishes windows, mirrors, other glass surfaces, chrome and other metal surfaces of vehicles
  • Touches up paint work on vehicles to restore their appearance
  • Performs final inspections to ensure vehicles are clean and presentable for private or commercial usage, sale or rent

Where they work

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Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Car Detailer.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.