321213 Motorcycle Mechanic

ANZSCO Occupation Code: 
321213
ANZSCO Occupation Name: 
Motorcycle Mechanic
Skill Assessing Authority: 
Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List: 
Yes
Short-term Skilled Occupation List: 
No
494: 
Yes
PMSOL Occupation: 
No
ANZSCO Occupation Description: 

321213 MOTORCYCLE MECHANIC

Maintains, tests and repairs the mechanical parts of motorcycles. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level: 3

ANZSCO Skill Level: 
3

3212 Motor Mechanics

ANZSCO Unit Group Code: 
3212
ANZSCO Unit Group Name: 
Motor Mechanics
ANZSCO Unit Group Description: 

3212 MOTOR MECHANICS

MOTOR MECHANICS repair, maintain and test motor vehicle and other internal combustion engines and related mechanical components.
Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters are excluded from this unit group. Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters are included in Unit Group 8994 Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters.
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 III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years 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.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks Include:

detecting and diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults in engines and parts
dismantling and removing engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and checking parts
repairing and replacing worn and defective parts and reassembling mechanical components, and referring to service manuals as needed
performing scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups, to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations
reassembling engines and parts after being repaired
testing and adjusting mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance
diagnosing and testing parts with the assistance of computers
may inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates or detail work required to achieve roadworthiness
may respond to vehicle breakdown service calls

Avg. weekly earnings - males (May 2012): 
958.70
Avg. weekly earnings - females (May 2012): 
1 079.80
Avg. weekly earnings - persons (May 2012): 
959.50