ISCO Unit Group 7231 Motor Vehicle Mechanics And Repairers
Definition
Motor Vehicle Mechanics And Repairers: 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 include -
(a) detecting and diagnosing faults in engines and parts;
(b) fitting, examining, testing and servicing motor vehicle and motorcycle engines;
(c) replacing engine components or complete engines;
(d) fitting, examining, adjusting, dismantling, rebuilding and replacing defective parts of motor vehicles;
(e) installing or adjusting motors and brakes, and adjusting steering or other parts of motor vehicles;
(f) installing, adjusting, servicing and replacing mechatronics components of motor vehicles;
(g) performing scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups, to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations;
(h) reassembling engines and parts after being repaired.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Automotive brakes systems service technician
- Diesel fitter (road transport)
- Engine fitter (motor vehicle)
- Garage mechanic
- Moped repairer
- Motorcycle mechanic
- Motorized rickshaw mechanic
- Motor vehicle engine and fuel systems service technician
- Motor vehicle mechanic
- Motor vehicle mechatronics service technician
- Motor vehicle repairer
- Motor vehicle service technician
- Small engine mechanic
Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Bicycle repairer- 7234
- Automotive electrician- 7412
- Electrical mechanic- 7412
- Motor vehicle engine assembler- 8211
