Motor mechanic Careers

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“"Look no further, because I’m the person who can get the job done! I’m at my best when using my hands to fix or build things, it comes naturally to me and I enjoy it! I’m a practical person and I can’t imagine myself sitting at a desk and staring at a screen all day. Getting down and dirty, whether it’s maintenance, building a house or installing a pipe, is my kind of thing – I didn’t choose the tradie life, the tradie life chose me! Funnel-web spiders are experts at building and constructing things, they've got it sorted out."”

Overview

Motor Mechanics repair, maintain and test motor vehicle and other internal combustion engines and related mechanical components. Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters are excluded from this unit group. Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters are included in Unit Group 8994 Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters.

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Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

detecting and diagnosing faults in engines and parts
dismantling and removing engine assemblies transmissions steering mechanisms and other components and checking parts
repairing and replacing worn and defective parts and reassembling mechanical components and referring to service manuals as needed
performing scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes lubrications and engine tune-ups to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations
reassembling engines and parts after being repaired
testing and adjusting mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance
diagnosing and testing parts with the assistance of computers
may inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates or detail work required to achieve roadworthiness

Training & Qualifications

Vocational education & training (VET)

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology

Short Courses Available

Cert II in Automotive Mechanical
Cert III in Automotive Mechanical Technology
Certificate IV in Automotive Management
Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology
Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Techology
Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

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Industry

Trades & Services

If you’re a hands on sort of person who likes getting stuck into tasks involving the use of tools and machinery to create new things, or you like to work on projects that bring technical concept drawings to life, then a career in the Manufacturing industry could be right up your alley.Careers in Manufacturing are available in a variety of industries such as: aerospace, furnishing, laboratory operations, metal fitting, engineering and boating, process manufacturing, mineral products, plastics, rubber, recreational vehicles and textiles, clothing and footwear. Structural Steel and Welding Trades workers, and Metal Fitters and Machinists are the trades most in demand in Manufacturing at present. There are thousands of Manufacturing businesses in Australia, employing almost one million people. New developments in sustainable Manufacturing aim to produce goods in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way while at the same time maintaining, if not improving productivity. This makes it a very interesting time to join this sector.This industry also covers professions such as Garden and Nursery Labourers, Jewellers, Florists, Beauty Therapists, Hairdressers and more! All these types of career paths offer Apprenticeships and Traineeships (together with school-based options), VET and university pathways.

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