Overview
Repairs and replaces defective exhaust and muffler systems in motor vehicles.
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
Tasks
- 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
Alternative Titles
- Exhaust and Muffler Fitter
Related Occupations
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
Training Pathways
6 courses found.
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AUR21099: Certificate II in Automotive (Mechanical - Exhaust Fitting and Repair)
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80017ACT: Course in Fire Examination 1
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52302: Course in Hydroblasting Supervisors
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52301: Course in Hydroblasting Induction
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30840QLD: Certificate IV in Traffic Control (Signage, Planning and Drafting) (Risk Management and Auditing)
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30422QLD: Certificate I in Warehousing and Distribution (Work Preparation)
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