Motor Mechanic (General) Career and Immigration options for Australia
Motor Mechanic (General) Maintains, tests and repairs petrol engines and the mechanical parts of lightweight motor vehicles such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes. Registration or licensing may be required.
Profile Title: Motor Mechanic (General) Career and Immigration options for Australia
Alternative Title:Not Defined
ANZSCO Code: 321211 | Unit Code: 3212
Skill Level: Level 3 | Work Experience: 1 Years
Assessing Bodies: Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)
Skill Occupation List (SOL): MLTSSL
Specialization: Automatic Transmission Mechanic, Automotive Airconditioning Mechanic, Brake Mechanic, Ground Support Equipment Fitter (Air Force,) Marine Technician (Navy), Vehicle Mechanic (Army)
Profile Description: Maintains, tests and repairs petrol engines and the mechanical parts of lightweight motor vehicles such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes. Registration or licensing may be required.
Job Duties:
- detecting and diagnosing faults in engines and parts
- dismantling and removing engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and checking parts
- repairing and replacing worn and defective parts and reassembling mechanical components, and referring to service manuals as needed
- 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
- reassembling engines and parts after being repaired
- testing and adjusting mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance
- diagnosing and testing parts with the assistance of computers
- may inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates or detail work required to achieve roadworthiness
Skill Level Description: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) In New Zealand: NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.
Available Visa Options (As on February 2024):
- 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186)
- 189 - Skilled Independent (subclass 189) - Points-Tested
- 190 - Skilled Nominated (subclass 190)
- 407 - Training visa (subclass 407)
- 485 - Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) - Graduate Work
- 489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - Family sponsored
- 489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
- 482 - Temporary Skill Shortage (subclass 482) – Medium Term Stream
- 187 - Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
- 494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
- 491 - Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) State or Territory nominated
- 491 - Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) Family Sponsored
Registration or Licensing: may be required
Industries: Motor Mechanics are mainly employed in: Other Services; Retail Trade; and Transport, Postal and Warehousing
Education Profile: The most common level of educational attainment for Motor Mechanics is Certificate III/IV (70.7 per cent).
Job Opening: Over the five years to November 2019, the number of job openings for Motor Mechanics is expected to be above average (between 25,001 and 50,000). Job openings count both employment growth and turnover (defined as workers leaving their occupation for other employment or leaving the workforce).
Age Group: The main age group is 25-34 years (25.5 per cent) and the median age is 35 years (compared to 40 years for all occupations).
Gender: Almost all Motor Mechanics are male and 94.0 per cent of Motor Mechanics work full time. Average weekly hours for full time workers are 41.0 (compared to 40.2 for all occupations).
Earning: In August 2014 (latest available data) weekly earnings full-time before tax (and not including employer superannuation) were $1,000 (compared to earnings for all occupations of $1,200).
Employment: Employment for this occupation rose strongly (in percentage terms) in the past five years, rose slightly in the long-term (ten years). Looking forward, employment for Motor Mechanics to November 2020 is expected to remain relatively steady.
What's Your Reaction?
