7991-11 Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter
Fits and replaces accessories on motor vehicles using specialised machines and equipment.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience.
Tasks Include:
- removes old or damaged parts and cleans surrounding areas on vehicles
- inspects and repairs muffler mountings, refits new mufflers, extractors and exhaust pipes
- operates air driven equipment to remove and refit tyres and tubes for vehicles, motor cycles and other mobile plant
- repairs punctures in tubes or tubeless tyres
- balances wheels and tyres using static or electronic equipment
- removes damaged glass, trims strips and rubber seals from window frames or mountings on motor vehicles or mobile plant
- positions new windscreens or glass windows on frames and attaches and seals them
- may give advice and sell parts to customers
- may manufacture a variety of standard or special purpose parts
- may supervise other vehicle accessories fitters
Specialisations:
Muffler Fitter
Tyre and Tube Fitter
Windscreen Fitter