Mechanical
This sector represents a large portion of the automotive workforce across a significant number of occupations. Continuing advancements in technology have generated a greater degree of specialisation in mechanical occupations. Occupations are predominantly in repair and servicing activities conducted by specialist and general small businesses including franchise operations, in car, truck and farm machinery dealerships and in service stations.
The mechanical sector of the industry covers areas such as light and heavy vehicle, mobile plant, diesel, motor cycle, driveline/transmission, steering & suspension, fork lift, engine reconditioning, gas vehicle, underbody, brakes, exhaust, tyres and air conditioning.
Mechanical occupations/qualifications can provide a pathway to more highly paid supervisory, management, design and engineering positions in the industry as well as an entry into motorsport.
| QUALIFICATION | PROFILE |
|---|---|
| Automotive
Air Conditioner Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical - Air Conditioning) |
Automotive Air Conditioner profile |
| Cylinder
Head Reconditioner Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical - Cylinder Head Reconditioning) |
Cylinder Head Reconditioner profile |
| Driveline Serviceperson Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical - Driveline) |
Driveline Serviceperson profile |
| Exhaust
Fitter & Repairer Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical - Exhaust Fitting & Repair) |
Exhaust Fitter & Repairer profile |
| Natural
Gas Vehicle Serviceperson Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical - Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Services) |
Natural Gas Vehicle Serviceperson profile |
| Radiator
Repairer Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical - Radiator Repair) |
Radiator Repairer profile |
| Steering & Suspension
Serviceperson Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical - Steering and Suspension) |
Steering & Suspension Serviceperson profile |
| Tyre
Fitter & Repairer (Heavy Vehicle) Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical - Tyre Fitting & Repair Heavy) |
Tyre Fitter & Repairer (Heavy Vehicle) profile |
| Tyre
Fitter & Repairer (Light Vehicle) Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical - Tyre Fitting & Repair Light) |
Tyre Fitter & Repairer (Light Vehicle) profile |
| Underbody
Serviceperson II in Automotive (Mechanical - Underbody) |
Underbody Serviceperson profile |
| Vehicle
Serviceperson Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical - Vehicle Servicing) |
Vehicle Serviceperson profile |
| Wheel Aligner Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical - Wheel Aligning) |
Wheel Aligner profile |
| Automatic
Transmission Mechanic Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Automatic Transmission) |
Automatic Transmission Mechanic profile |
| Brake Mechanic III in Automotive (Mechanical - Brakes) |
Brake Mechanic profile |
| Diesel Fitting Mechanic III in Automotive (Mechanical - Diesel Fitter) |
Diesel Fitting Mechanic profile |
| Diesel Fuel Specialist Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Diesel Fuel Specialist) |
Diesel Fuel Specialist profile |
| Driveline Mechanic Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Driveline) |
Driveline Mechanic profile |
| Engine Reconditioner Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Engine Reconditioning) |
Engine Reconditioner profile |
| Mechanic
(Heavy Vehicle Road Transport) Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle Road Transport) |
Mechanic (Heavy Vehicle Road Transport) profile |
| Mechanic
(Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment - Plant / Earth Moving / Agricultural) Certificate III in Automotive [Mechanical - Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment (Plant / Earth Moving / Agricultural)] |
Mechanic (Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment – Plant / Earth Moving / Agricultural) profile |
| Mechanic
(Light Vehicle) Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical – Light Vehicle) |
Mechanic (Light Vehicle) profile |
| Motor
Cycle Mechanic Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical – Motor Cycle) |
Motor Cycle Mechanic profile |
| Natural
Gas Vehicle Installation Mechanic Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical –Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Installer) |
Natural Gas Vehicle Installation Mechanic profile |