Exhaust and Muffler Repairer
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 4
- Major group
- Labourers
Classification
- Major group
- 8Labourers
- Sub-major group
- 89Other Labourers
- Minor group
- 899Miscellaneous Labourers
Description
Repairs and replaces defective exhaust and muffler systems in motor vehicles.
Alternative titles
- Exhaust and Muffler Fitter
Unit group
8994 · Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories FittersDescription
Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters fit and replace parts and accessories on motor vehicles.
Skill level
Australia
AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
New Zealand
NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4) At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Occupation skill level 4
Tasks
Tasks include
- removing old and damaged parts and cleaning surrounding areas on vehicles
- fitting batteries and installing accessories such as sunroofs, stereos and alarms
- removing damaged glass, trimming strips and rubber seals from window frames and mountings on motor vehicles, positioning new windscreens and glass windows on frames and attaching and sealing them
- inspecting, removing and repairing muffler mountings, and fitting new mufflers, extractors and exhaust pipes
- removing radiators from vehicles and cleaning and repairing them
- installing new or repaired radiators into vehicles and repairing and replacing other units in the cooling system such as thermostats, head gaskets and water pumps
- inspecting tyres to determine which repair action to implement and repairing punctures in tubes and tubeless tyres
- operating air driven equipment to remove and refit tyres and tubes on vehicles
- balancing wheels and tyres using static and electronic equipment