WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Repairs, maintains and tests vehicle or other engines and related mechanical components.

SKILL LEVEL:

The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• diagnoses faults in motor vehicles
• raises vehicles, using hydraulic hoists or jacks
• dismantles or removes engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms or other components, and checks parts
• repairs or replaces worn or defective parts, and reassembles mechanical components
• tests and adjusts repaired sub-assemblies, and re-installs them
• services or overhauls engines
• tunes engines to achieve smoother running and ensure compliance with pollution regulations
• re-lines and adjusts brakes and aligns wheels vchanges oil and filters, and lubricates vehicles or fuelled motor appliances
• may inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates or detail work required to achieve roadworthiness

SPECIALISATIONS:

Automotive Airconditioning Mechanic

Brake Mechanic

Diesel Motor Mechanic

Motorcycle Mechanic

Outboard Motor Mechanic