351131 Automotive Technician (General)
Maintains, tests and repairs petrol engines and the mechanical parts of lightweight motor vehicles, such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes.
- Major group
- 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
- Unit group
- 3511 Automotive Technicians (General)
- Edition
- OSCA 2024
- Skill level
- Level 3
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Official ANZSCO correspondence
Role overview
Maintains, tests and repairs petrol engines and the mechanical parts of lightweight motor vehicles, such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes.
Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.
Occupation facts
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 35 Automotive Technicians and Trades Workers
- Minor group
- 351 Automotive Technicians and Trades Workers
- Unit group
- 3511 Automotive Technicians (General)
Tasks
- Inspects lightweight vehicles to identify mechanical issues and determine the necessary repairs
- Uses computerised diagnostic tools to identify problems with petrol engines and mechanical parts of motor vehicles
- Repairs or replaces faulty parts and components of motor vehicles
- Performs routine maintenance tasks on motor vehicles, such as oil changes and filter replacements
- Inspects and road tests motor vehicles to ensure they are roadworthy
Skill level guidance
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Industry context
- ANZSIC 2319 Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing 15 primary activities
- ANZSIC 9412 Automotive Body, Paint and Interior Repair 11 primary activities
- ANZSIC 9419 Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance 14 primary activities
- ANZSIC 2499 Other Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing n.e.c. 22 primary activities
Alternative titles
- Light Vehicle Mechanic
- Motor Mechanic (General)
In this section
- 351131Automotive Technician (General)
Official source
- Official source
- ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-17
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