Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters

Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters fit and replace parts and accessories on motor 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 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