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Mechanic (Light Vehicle) >> job profile
Job Description:
Motor Mechanics will primarily service and repair the mechanical parts of motor vehicles such as the engine, transmission (clutch, gear box and differential) and the suspension systems (springs, steering, brakes, wheels and tyres). They will perform tasks including discussing problems with vehicle drivers to discover faults and carry out their own diagnosis procedures. They will also repair and service cooling systems, fuel systems, air conditioning and emission control systems, clutch assemblies, manual and automatic transmissions, braking systems, final drive assemblies and steering and suspension systems. The repair of ignition, electronic engine management and electrical systems are also encompassed in the motor mechanic's duties. With the rapid changes in automotive technology, motor mechanics are becoming more specialised in their areas of work.
Qualification: Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical - Light Vehicle)
National Code: AUR31099
Competency Standards relating to the Qualification:
| Compulsory Common Core | |
|---|---|
| AUR70125A | Follow workplace occupational health and safety procedures |
| AUR70278A | Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment |
| AUR70314A | Contribute to workplace communication |
| AUR70421A | Establish relations with customers |
| Compulsory Stream | |
|---|---|
| AUR00108A | Carry out maintenance and/or component servicing operations |
| AUR01166A | Repair engines and associated engine components |
| AUR01170A | Service engines and associated engine components |
| AUR02166A | Repair cooling systems and associated components |
| AUR02170A | Service cooling systems and associated components |
| AUR03166A | Repair petrol fuel systems |
| AUR03170A | Service petrol fuel systems |
| AUR04671A | Service and repair emission control systems |
| AUR05166A | Repair exhaust systems |
| AUR06166A | Repair clutch assemblies and/or associated operating system components |
| AUR06170A | Service clutch assemblies and/or associated operating system components |
| AUR06666A | Repair transmissions (manual) |
| AUR06670A | Service transmissions (manual) |
| AUR07166A | Repair transmissions (automatic) |
| AUR07170A | Service transmissions (automatic) |
| AUR10166A | Repair braking systems |
| AUR10170A | Service braking systems |
| AUR12666A | Repair final drive assembles |
| AUR12670A | Service final drive assemblies |
| AUR13166A | Repair final drive (driveline) |
| AUR13170A | Service final drive (driveline) |
| AUR15166A | Repair steering systems |
| AUR15170A | Service steering systems |
| AUR16166A | Repair suspension systems |
| AUR16170A | Service suspension systems |
| AUR18676A | Test, service and replace battery |
| AUR18708A | Carry out minor repairs to electrical circuits/systems |
| AUR19066A | Repair charging and starting systems |
| AUR21171A | Service and repair electronic engine management systems |
| AUR21271A | Service and repair electronic drive management systems |
| AUR21371A | Service and repair electronic body management systems |
| AUR66108A | Carry out diagnostic procedures |
| Electives: 3 electives to be sourced from
any endorsed Industry Training Package Typical Electives |
|
|---|---|
| AUR01145A | Overhaul engines and associated engine components |
| AUR10736A | Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors |
| AUR17108A | Carry out wheel alignment operations |
| AUR17606A | Balance tyres/wheels |
| AUR17766A | Remove, repair and fit tyres and tubes (light) |
| AUR17668A | Select tyres and rims for specific applications (light) |
| AUR20666A | Repair ignition systems |
| AUR21471A | Service and repair electronically controlled anti-lock braking systems |
| AUR22670A | Service air conditioning systems |
| AUR23608A | Carry out welding, soldering, thermal cutting and thermal heating procedures |
| AUR62807A | Build customer relations |
Requirements:
To be awarded the qualification, the New Apprentice must attain a successful assessment of all 4 compulsory core competency standards, all of the listed stream competency standards, plus 6 elective standards from the automotive 'bank' or any endorsed Industry Training Package at the same AQF Level.
Duration:
This competency based program is likely to extend over a period of up to 4 years, depending on the achievement of the required competencies (this period may vary between States/Territories).