NSW Department of Education
    Motor Mechanic
    Motor mechanics repair, maintain and test motor vehicle and other internal 
    combustion engines and related mechanical components.
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                NSW Department of Education
                Job title examples                                                                          ∙    Certificate III in Automotive Alternative Fuel Technology  
                                                                                                            ∙    Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology
             ∙    Motor Mechanic (General)                                                                  ∙    Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Fuel Technology
             ∙    Automotive Light Mechanic                                                                 ∙    Certificate III in Automotive Drivetrain Technology 
             ∙    Diesel Motor Mechanic                                                                     ∙    Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning 
             ∙    Heavy Vehicle Motor Technician                                                            ∙    Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology 
             ∙    Mobile Plant Mechanic                                                                     ∙    Certificate III in Elevating Work Platform Technology 
             ∙    Truck Mechanic                                                                            ∙    Certificate III in Forklift Technology 
             ∙    Motorcycle Mechanic                                                                       ∙    Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology
             ∙    Small Engine Mechanic                                                                     ∙    Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical 
                                                                                                                 Technology 
                What motor mechanics do                                                                     ∙    Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology 
                                                                                                            ∙    Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology
             ∙    detect and diagnose faults in engines and parts                                           ∙    Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology 
             ∙    dismantle and remove engine assemblies,                                                   ∙    Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology 
                  transmissions, steering mechanisms and other                                              ∙    Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology 
                  components, and check parts                                                               Available as a qualification
             ∙    repair and replace worn and defective parts and                                           ∙    Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis 
                  reassemble mechanical components, and refer to                                            ∙    Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Overhauling 
                  service manuals as needed                                                                 ∙    Diploma of Automotive Technology 
             ∙    perform scheduled maintenance services, such as oil 
                  changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups, to achieve                                     Apprenticeships and traineeships: Find out how to get 
                  smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance                                        an apprenticeship or traineeship.
                  with pollution regulations                                                                Course fees: You may be eligible for government 
             ∙    reassemble engines and parts after being repaired                                         subsidised training under Smart and Skilled. Go to the 
             ∙    test and adjust mechanical parts after being repaired                                     Course Finder to find training in your area, estimate your 
                  for proper performance                                                                    fee and find a training provider.
             ∙    diagnose and test parts with the assistance of computers
             ∙    may inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness                                                Job prospects and pay
                  certificates or detail work required to achieve 
                  roadworthiness                                                                            ∙    There are around 26,742 motor mechanics working 
                                                                                                                 in NSW.
                Main employing industries                                                                   ∙    Over the next four years, employment in this 
                                                                                                                 occupation is expected to decline in NSW.
             ∙    Transport, Postal and Warehousing                                                         ∙    Employers report a state-wide shortage of motor 
             ∙    Retail Trade                                                                                   mechanics in NSW, in particular for qualified and 
             ∙    Other Services – Automotive Repair and Maintenance                                             experienced light vehicle motor mechanics and 
                                                                                                                 motor cycle mechanics.
                Qualifications                                                                              Average weekly full time earnings (before tax):
                                                                                                            ∙    Motor mechanics:  $1,000
             The following government subsidised qualifications are                                         ∙    All occupations: $1,200
             available in NSW:
             Available as an apprenticeship or qualification                                                   Related jobs
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                                jobs, visit education.nsw.gov.au/job-guides.
             Information sources
             Occupations: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 1220.0
             Employment: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Labour Force, Australia, Detailed, Quarterly, 6291.0.55.003
             Skills shortages: Department of Employment, Skill Shortage List NSW 2015-16
             Job prospects: Centre of Policy Studies (CoPS), Victoria University, Employment Forecast Data for NSW 2015/16 to 2022/23
             Earnings: Department of Employment, joboutlook.gov.au, based on ABS Characteristics of Employment Survey, August 2014
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