General Description
MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FITTERS fit and replace parts and accessories on motor vehicles.
Indicative Skill Level
ANZSCO Skill Level: 4
In Australia the majority of occupations in this unit group have:
- AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
In New Zealand the majority of occupations in this unit group have:
- NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
At least one year 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.
Task Information
- removing old and damaged parts and cleaning surrounding areas on vehicles
- fitting batteries and installing accessories such as sun roofs, stereos and alarms
- removing damaged glass, trimming strips and rubber seals from window frames and mountings on motor vehicles, positioning new windscreens and glass windows on frames and attaching and sealing them
- inspecting, removing and repairing muffler mountings, and fitting new mufflers, extractors and exhaust pipes
- removing radiators from vehicles and cleaning and repairing them
- installing new or repaired radiators into vehicles and repairing and replacing other units in the cooling system such as thermostats, head gaskets and water pumps
- inspecting tyres to determine which repair action to implement and repairing punctures in tubes and tubeless tyres
- operating air driven equipment to remove and refit tyres and tubes on vehicles
- balancing wheels and tyres using static and electronic equipment
Occupations in this group:
（1）899411 MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FITTER (GENERAL)
Fits and replaces parts and accessories on motor vehicles.
（2）899412 AUTOGLAZIER
Alternative Title: Windscreen Fitter
Repairs and replaces windscreens and side and rear glass in motor vehicles.
Specialisation: Vehicle Window Tinter
（3）899413 EXHAUST AND MUFFLERREPAIRER
Alternative Title: Exhaust and Muffler Fitter
Repairs and replaces defective exhaust and muffler systems in motor vehicles.
（4）899414 RADIATORREPAIRER
Alternative Title: Radiator Fitter
Repairs and replaces radiators and cooling systems in motor vehicles.
（5）899415 TYRE FITTER
Fits, repairs and replaces tyres on motor vehicles.