Automotive Technician (General)
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- Technicians and Trades Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 35Automotive Technicians and Trades Workers
- Minor group
- 351Automotive Technicians and Trades Workers
- Unit group
- 3511Automotive Technicians (General)
Description
Maintains, tests and repairs petrol engines and the mechanical parts of lightweight motor vehicles, such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes.
Alternative titles
- Light Vehicle Mechanic
- Motor Mechanic (General)
Specialisations
- Automatic Transmission Mechanic
- Forklift Technician
- Roadside Mechanic
- Vehicle Mechanic (Army)
Unit group
3511 · Automotive Technicians (General)Description
Maintain, test and repair petrol engines and the mechanical parts of lightweight motor vehicles such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes.
Skill level
Australia
3
Occupation skill level 3
Tasks
Tasks include
- Inspects lightweight vehicles to identify mechanical issues and determine the necessary repairs
- Uses computerised diagnostic tools to identify problems with petrol engines and mechanical parts of motor vehicles
- Repairs or replaces faulty parts and components of motor vehicles
- Performs routine maintenance tasks on motor vehicles, such as oil changes and filter replacements
- Inspects and road tests motor vehicles to ensure they are roadworthy
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/3/35/351/3511
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx