Motor Mechanic (General)

AUR30620

Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

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Certificate III in Diesel Engine Technology

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Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis

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Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling

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Diploma of Automotive Technology

This qualification will enable you to diagnose, analyse and evaluate faults in vehicle sub systems. You will develop your skills in researching and presenting technical reports. You will learn in varying environments from lectures, practical demonstrations through to experiencing servicing and repairing vehicles in both a simulated and automotive work placement program.

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Snapshot

Employed

73,500

Future Growth

N/A

Weekly Earnings

N/A

Full-Time Share

90%

Female Share

1%

Average age

37

Summary

Motor Mechanics (General) maintain, test and repair petrol engines and the mechanical parts of lightweight motor vehicles such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes.

Also known as: Automotive Light Mechanic.

Specialisations: Automatic Transmission Mechanic, Automotive Airconditioning Mechanic, Brake Mechanic, Ground Support Equipment Fitter (Air Force), Roadside Mechanic, Vehicle Mechanic (Army).

A certificate III in light or heavy vehicle mechanical technology or another related field is usually needed to work as a Motor Mechanic (General). These courses are often completed as part of an apprenticeship.

Tasks

Diagnoses faults in engines and parts.
Dismantles and removes engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and checks parts.
Repairs and replaces worn and defective parts and reassembles mechanical components, referring to service manuals as needed.
Performs scheduled maintenance services to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations.
Reassembles engines and parts after being repaired.
Tests and adjusts mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance, diagnoses and test parts with the assistance of computers.
May inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates or detail work required to achieve roadworthiness.

Employment Outlook

JSA produces employment projections to show where likely future job opportunities may be. Employment projections data are only produced for occupations at the broad four digit Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) level. While data are not available for this occupation, projections data are available for the parent occupation, Motor Mechanics, under the outlook section.

Earnings

Around 90% of people employed as Motor Mechanics (General) work full-time hours, in all their jobs combined. This is 24 percentage points above the all jobs average (66%).

Full-time workers work an average of 44 hours per week in their main job. This is the same as the all jobs average.

Sources: Full-time share and full-time hours: ABS, 2016 Census, customised report. Compared to the all jobs average.

Industries

1

Other Services

56.4%

2

Retail Trade

17.4%

3

Wholesale Trade

3.5%

4

Manufacturing

3.4%

5

Other industries

13.2%

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