6531-Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Repairers

Job Title: 

Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Repairers

Job Description: 

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.

Tasks: 

Detecting and diagnosing faults in engines and parts

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

815 - Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering

Specific Occupations: 

653101 - Automotive Motor Mechanic
Description : Maintains, tests and repairs diesel and petrol road vehicles (less than 8 tons) and the mechanical parts thereof including transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : YesTrade : Yes
Specializations : Air Conditioning Technician (Automotive), Auto Engineer / Mechanic, Automatic Transmission Mechanic, Automotive Fitter, Automotive Mechanic, Automotive Mechanician, Automotive Surveyor, Brake and Clutch Mechanic / Repairer / Fitter, Fuel Injection Mechanic, Fuel Injection Pump Mechanic, Garage Mechanic, Mechanical Service Advisor (Vehicles), Motor Mechanic, Patrol Officer Automobile Association, Service Mechanic, Vehicle Mechanic, Vehicle Radiator Mechanic

653103 - Motorcycle Mechanic
Description : Maintains, tests and repairs the mechanical parts of motorcycles, including scooters.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : Yes
Specializations : Motorcycle / Motorbike Technician, Motorcycle and Scooter Mechanic, Scooter Mechanic

653109 - Automotive Engine Mechanic
Description : Diagnoses, adjusts, repairs, or overhauls automotive engines.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : YesTrade : Yes
Specializations : Automotive Engine Fitter

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa