Career pathway
Vehicle Trimmer
ANZSCO 324212
Employed
1,300
Part-time share
24%
Female share
9%
Median age
48 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Vehicle Trimmers install, repair and replace the interior trim of vehicles such as seats, linings, floor coverings and door trims.
What they typically do
- Prepares new vehicle trim work according to drawings and sketches, and removes old coverings and fittings from vehicles and takes new measurements.
- Selects and cuts pieces of fabric, vinyl and leather and sews pieces together using heavy-duty sewing machines.
- Installs internal trim in vehicles such as lining, floor coverings and armrests.
- Attaches door trims, rubber seals, locks and handles.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
QLD
27.4%
NSW
25.8%
VIC
23.4%
WA
14.3%
SA
6.9%
NT
1.3%
TAS
0.7%
ACT
0.2%
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Vehicle Trimmer.
- View qualification
Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology
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