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Light Engine Mechanic
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Duties and Tasks
Specialisations
Quick Facts
Work Conditions
Personal Requirements
Case Study
Related Industries
Labour Market
Related Jobs
Earnings
Related Courses
Further Information
State Specific Information

Changing spark plugs on a lawn mower
Changing spark plugs on a lawn mower

Light engine mechanics test, service and repair small engines and parts in motorcycles, boats and other small engine-powered equipment such as chainsaws, brushcutters, lawnmowers, pumps and stationary engines. 

Fact Sheet

Duties and Tasks

Light engine mechanics may perform the following tasks:

  • work out mechanical and electrical faults by discussion with users, listening to engines and using specialised testing equipment
  • take apart faulty engine assemblies, check parts using precision measuring equipment and refer to workshop manuals
  • clean, lubricate and tune engines to make them run properly
  • repair damaged or faulty parts by straightening, welding, machining or hand making new metal parts
  • repair and adjust electrical faults
  • remove small dents in panels, spray paint and do minor trim repairs
  • set up and water-test outboard motors.

Specialisations

Lawn-mower Mechanic
Motorcycle Mechanic
Outboard Motor Mechanic

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Learning Area Industrial Arts  
Mathematics  
Work Demand Including full use of hands/fingers  
Including good vision for detail  
Including mainly indoor work  
Including reading or writing  
Work Field Metal, Electrical and Automotive  
Work Interest Analytic or Scientific  
Practical or Mechanical  
Skill Level Skilled Trade Jobs  
Quick Facts

Work Conditions

Light engine mechanics work in workshops and garages. Protective clothing is usually worn.

Personal Requirements

  • enjoy practical and manual work
  • physically fit
  • normal eyesight and hearing
  • good at technical activities
  • problem-solving skills
  • able to read and interpret technical information from service manuals
  • no skin allergies or reactions to grease, oil or petrol.

Case Study

Under Water With A Challenging Career

Related Industries

Repair and Maintenance

Labour Market

Information

Australian JobOutlook for Motor Mechanics

Vacancies

Australian JobSearch for Motor Mechanics (ALL AUSTRALIA)
Work Opportunities websites

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Related Courses

New South Wales / ACT
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

See State Specific Information below for further education and training options.

Further Information

Automotive Training Australia Ltd (National Office)
Automotive Training Victoria
Motor Trade Association of South Australia Inc
Motor Traders' Association of NSW
Motor Trades Association of Queensland
Motor Trades Association of the ACT
Motor Trades Association of the Northern Territory
Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Authority
Tasmanian Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce

State Specific Information

New South Wales / ACT
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

Making repairs to small engine parts
Making repairs to small engine parts