Diesel Motor Mechanic
ANZSCO 321212
7,400
7%
1%
32 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Diesel Motor Mechanics maintain, test and repair diesel motors and the mechanical parts of trucks, buses and other heavy vehicles such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes.
What they typically do
- Detects and diagnoses faults in engines and parts.
- Dismantles and removes engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and checks parts.
- Repairs and replaces worn and defective parts and reassembles mechanical components, and refers to service manuals as needed.
- Reassembles engines and parts after being repaired.
- Tests and adjusts mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance, diagnoses and tests parts with the assistance of computers.
- May inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates or detail work required to achieve roadworthiness.
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Diesel Motor Mechanic.
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Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Fuel Technology
AUR31420 · AQF 3 · 5 providers
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Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology
AUR31520 · AQF 3 · 20 providers
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Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology
AUR31820 · AQF 3 · 5 providers