Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians
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Definition: Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 5231
Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians accept calls for help and repair and service the mechanical parts and electrical/electronic circuitry and components of cars, lorries, buses, motorcycles and other motor vehicles, and repair and service auto air-conditioning systems.
Common tasks include:
- visually checks, test drives or uses test equipment to diagnose engine and mechanical faults
- removes, dismantles, repairs and replaces defective parts and prepares new parts using appropriate tools
- reassembles, tests, adjusts and tunes the appropriate parts, systems or entire engine
- carries out routine maintenance checks on oil and air filters, brakes and other vehicle parts/systems
- diagnoses faults in electrical/electronic circuitry, removes faulty components and fits replacements
- checks condition of electrical/electronic systems and carries out servicing tasks
- installs additional electrical amenities such as radio/CD players, aerials
- repairs and services air conditioning, heating and engine-cooling systems
Qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements, although some employers may require GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification. Training is undertaken Off and on-the-job. Apprenticeships at NVQ/SVQ Levels 2 and 3 are available and take three to four years to complete.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
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Alternative & related job titles: Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians
Auto electrician Car mechanic HGV mechanic Mechanic (garage) MOT tester Motor mechanic Motor vehicle technician Technician (vehicles) Vehicle technician
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