899415 - Tyre Fitter

Description

Fits, repairs and replaces tyres on motor vehicles.

Skill Level

4

Skills Assessment Authority

Caveats

No caveats apply to this occupation.

Group: 8994 Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters

Description

fit and replace parts and accessories on motor vehicles.

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

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

NZ Register 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.

Occupations in this Group

• • 899411 Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter (General)
  • 899412 Autoglazier
  • 899413 Exhaust and Muffler Repairer
  • 899414 Radiator Repairer
  • 899415 Tyre Fitter