Career
Motor mechanics
Trades & Services
Career stats
Weekly pay
$1,265
Prospects
Medium
Employed in Australia
112,000
Growth
Relatively steady
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.
Job Titles
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
Industry
Trades & Services
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