Tester, motor vehicles

Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers fit, install, maintain, service and repair engines and the mechanical and related equipment of passenger cars, delivery trucks, motorcycles and other motor vehicles.

• detecting and diagnosing faults in vehicles;
• adjusting, inspecting, testing and maintaining engines of motor vehicles and motorcycles;
• replacing engine parts or complete engines;
• adjusting, examining, fine-tuning, dismantling, removing and replacing defective parts of motor vehicles;
• installing or adjusting engines and brakes, and adjusting steering systems and other parts of motor vehicles;
• installing, adjusting, maintaining and replacing mechanical parts in motor vehicles;
• performing periodic servicing of motor vehicles, such as changing oil and other lubricants, and tuning and adjusting engines for better performance and minimum exhaust emissions;
• reassembling engines and other parts after repair.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Car mechanic
• Fitter, motor vehicle engines
• Tuner, vehicle engines
• Diagnostic technician, motor vehicle
• Mechanic, vehicle garage
• Acceptance testing mechanic
• Greaser (lubrication worker)