Career pathway
Small Engine Mechanic
ANZSCO 321214
Employed
1,800
Part-time share
22%
Female share
2%
Median age
43 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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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
Small Engine Mechanics maintain, test and repair engines of chainsaws, lawn mowers, garden tractors and other equipment with small engines.
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.
- Performs scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations.
- Reassembles engines and parts after being repaired.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
QLD
28.2%
NSW
25.9%
VIC
24.5%
WA
9%
SA
5.6%
TAS
4.4%
NT
1.6%
ACT
0.9%
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Small Engine Mechanic.
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Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology
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