About this role
Service and repair vehicles and their parts and systems.
What you might do day-to-day in this job
Typical tasks for a Motor Mechanic (General) include:
- detect and diagnose faults in engines and parts
- dismantle and remove engines, systems and other components, and checking parts
- repair and replace worn and defective parts
- perform scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups
- reassemble engines and parts after being repaired
- rest and adjust mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance
- diagnose and test parts with the assistance of computers
- inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates.
Courses that can lead to a career as a Motor Mechanic (General)
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Train as a motor mechanic. Learn to service, repair and test light vehicles while working with an employer through an apprenticeship.
- Apprenticeship
- On-the-job training
- 4 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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Develop trade skills in diesel mechanics. Work with an employer and earn while you learn.
- Apprenticeship
- On-the-job training
- 4 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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- Apprenticeship
- On-the-job training
- 4 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available