Car Detailer

A Car Detailer improves the visual appearance of cars and other vehicles by cleaning exterior and interior surfaces. You might wash car surfaces, apply waxes and polishes and clean and blacken tyres. Car Detailers vacuum and clean interior upholstery, carpets and other surfaces. You may also perform minor repairs or touch-up work to exterior paintwork.

Car Detailers should have excellent attention to detail and strong customer service skills. It’s important you can work quickly and provide quality workmanship. Car Detailers must be able to communicate well and understand customer concerns. You’ll need to work as part of a team and be able to manage your time well.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $54,080
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a car detailer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
AUR20520

Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
2 - 24 months
$0 - $10,478
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AUR20920

Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology

Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
3 - 18 months
$0 - $6,980
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
MSMSS00017

Use High Pressure Water Jetting Equipment

On Campus
2 days
$795
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AUR20916

Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology (Auto Body Repairs)

Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AUR20916

Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology (Automotive Detailing)

Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AUR20916

Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology (Automotive Painting)

Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
AUR20916

Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology (Vehicle Tinting)

Traineeship
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
TLIC1051

Operate Commercial Vehicle

On Campus, Online
1 day
$0 - $49
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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