4211-11 Motor Mechanic
Repairs, maintains and tests vehicle or other engines and related mechanical components.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks Include:
- diagnoses faults in motor vehicles
- raises vehicles, using hydraulic hoists or jacks
- dismantles or removes engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms or other components, and checks parts
- repairs or replaces worn or defective parts, and reassembles mechanical components
- tests and adjusts repaired sub-assemblies, and re-installs them
- services or overhauls engines
- tunes engines to achieve smoother running and ensure compliance with pollution regulations
- re-lines and adjusts brakes and aligns wheels
- changes oil and filters, and lubricates vehicles or fuelled motor appliances
- may inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates or detail work required to achieve roadworthiness
Specialisations:
Automatic Transmission Mechanic
Automotive Airconditioning Mechanic
Brake Mechanic
Diesel Motor Mechanic
Motorcycle Mechanic
Outboard Motor Mechanic
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