Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters are skilled professionals who specialize in fitting and replacing parts and accessories on motor vehicles. They play a crucial role in ensuring the proper functioning and maintenance of vehicles.

Indicative 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:

• NZQF 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.

Tasks Include:

• Removing old and damaged parts and cleaning surrounding areas on vehicles
• Fitting batteries and installing accessories such as sunroofs, 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 tires to determine which repair action to implement and repairing punctures in tubes and tubeless tires
• Operating air-driven equipment to remove and refit tires and tubes on vehicles
• Balancing wheels and tires using static and electronic equipment

Occupations:

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

899411 Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitter (General)

Fits and replaces parts and accessories on motor vehicles.

Skill Level: 4

899412 Autoglazier

Alternative Title:

• Windscreen Fitter

Repairs and replaces windscreens and side and rear glass in motor vehicles.

Skill Level: 4

Specialization:

• Vehicle Window Tinter

899413 Exhaust and Muffler Repairer

Alternative Title:

• Exhaust and Muffler Fitter

Repairs and replaces defective exhaust and muffler systems in motor vehicles.

Skill Level: 4

899414 Radiator Repairer

Alternative Title:

• Radiator Fitter

Repairs and replaces radiators and cooling systems in motor vehicles.

Skill Level: 4

899415 Tyre Fitter

Fits, repairs, and replaces tires on motor vehicles.

Skill Level: 4