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NOC code: 7321
Occupation: Automotive Service Technicians, Truck Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers
Area: Prince Edward Island
Results Generated on: December 12, 2006
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Job Description

Nature of Work
Automotive service technicians and truck mechanics inspect, diagnose, repair and service mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and components of cars, buses, and light and commercial transport trucks. They are employed by motor vehicle dealers, garages and service stations, automotive specialty shops, transportation companies and retail establishments which have automotive service shops. This unit group also includes mechanical repairers who perform major repairs and replacement of mechanical units on newly assembled motor vehicles. They are employed by motor vehicle manufacturing companies.
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Example Titles
automobile mechanic
automotive service technician
automotive service technician apprentice
bus mechanic
car mechanic
mechanical upgrader - motor vehicle manufacturing
motor repairer - motor vehicle manufacturing
motor vehicle mechanic
transmission mechanic
truck and transport mechanic
truck-trailer repairer
tune-up specialist, motor vehicle
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Main Duties
Automotive service technicians perform some or all of the following duties:
- Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor
- Inspect motor in operation, road test motor vehicle, and test automotive systems and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate faults
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems including fuel, brake, steering and suspension, engine and drive train, emission control and exhaust, cooling and climate control, and electrical and electronic systems using hand tools and other specialized automotive repair equipment
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's performance specifications
- Perform scheduled maintenance service, such as oil changes, lubrications and tune ups
- Advise customers on work performed, general vehicle conditions and future repair requirements.
Mechanical repairers, motor vehicle manufacturing, perform some or all of the following duties:
- Inspect and test mechanical units, such as engines, transmissions, axles and brake systems to locate faults and malfunctions
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions and confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit
- Repair or replace mechanical units or components using hand and power tools
- Test and adjust units to specifications for proper performance
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed.
Truck transport and trailer mechanics perform some or all of the following duties:
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems including chassis, frame, cab, body, engine and drive train, fuel, air brakes, steering, and hydraulic, electrical and electronic systems
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck trailer systems including structural, brakes and electrical systems.
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Additional Information
- Red Seal trade certification allows for interprovincial mobility.
- With additional training, mobility is possible between automobile, truck and transport mechanics.
- With experience, mechanics and technicians in this unit group may progress to supervisory positions.
- Mechanical repairers employed in motor vehicle manufacturing may progress to motor vehicle mechanic positions through an apprenticeship program, or with experience, they may progress to supervisory positions in motor vehicle manufacturing.
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Job and Skill Requirements
Employment Requirements
Automotive service technicians
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Completion of a four-year automotive service technician apprenticeship program
or
A combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and high school, college or industry courses in automotive technology is required to be eligible for trade certification.
- Automotive service technician trade certification is compulsory in, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and territories.
- Automotive service technician (fuel and electronic systems) and automotive service technician (transmission) trade certification is compulsory in New Brunswick and Ontario and available, but voluntary, in Prince Edward Island.
- Automotive service technician (steering, suspension and brakes) trade certification is compulsory in New Brunswick and Ontario.
- Motor vehicle repair (service station mechanic) trade certification is compulsory in Nova Scotia and available, but voluntary, in Prince Edward Island.
- Interprovincial trade certification (Red Seal) is also available to qualified automotive service technicians.
Mechanical repairers, motor vehicle manufacturing
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- On-the-job training of two to three years is provided by employers.
Truck transport and trailer mechanics
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Completion of a four-year truck and transport mechanic or truck-trailer repair apprenticeship
or
A combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and high school, college or industry courses in truck or heavy-duty equipment mechanics is required to be eligible for trade certification.
- Truck and transport mechanic trade certification is compulsory in Nova Scotia and Ontario and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and the Yukon.
- Truck-trailer repair trade certification is compulsory in Ontario and available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Manitoba, British Columbia and the Yukon.
- Interprovincial trade certification (Red Seal) is also available to qualified truck-trailer repairers and truck and transport mechanics.
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Skills Requirements
Most employers who advertise are looking for workers with the following experience and skills:

Experience:
3-5 years

Specific Skills:
- Automotive Service Technician:
Perform scheduled maintenance service, adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems. Road test motor vehicles and test automotive systems and components. Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications.
- Truck Mechanic:
Perform scheduled maintenance service. Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems. Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications.
- Mechanical Repairer:
Repair and replace mechanical units. Diagnose faults and malfunctions. Inspect and test mechanical units. Test and adjust units to specifications.

Additional Skills:
Complete reports to record problems and work performed. Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor. Customer service skills. Coach and instruct apprentices.
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Associations and Unions

Automotive Industries Association of Canada
1272 Wellington St.
Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 3A7
Phone: 613-808-2920

Canadian Automotive Repair and Service Council
9120 Leslie St., Unit 6
Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3J9
Phone: 905-709-1010

Canadian Trucking Alliance
354 Somerset St. W.
Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 0J9
Phone: 613-236-9426

Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council
203-720 Belfast Rd.
Ottawa, Ontario, K1G 0Z5
Phone: 613-244-4800

Motor Carrier Passenger Council of Canada
8300 Yonge St.
Thornhill, Ontario, L4J 7R3
Phone: 905-762-0414

National Automotive Trades Association of Canada
2175 Royal Windsor Dr.
Mississauga, Ontario, L5J 1K5
Phone: 905-855-1590

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Job Futures - PEI
  P.E.I. Job Futures is a publication which provides information on the current trends and future outlooks for occupations on Prince Edward Island.
Prince Edward Island 2003 Wage Survey
  The 2003 Wage Survey provides information for 78 occupations found in the PEI labour market.
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Globe : link to an external Internet site Canadian Centre for International Credentials - Automotive Service Technicians
Globe : link to an external Internet site Canadian Centre for International Credentials - Transport Trailer Technicians
Globe : link to an external Internet site Canadian Centre for International Credentials - Truck and Transport Mechanics
Red arrow: link to departmental web-based applications CanLearn Interactive - Program Search
  Canada's one-stop resource for information and interactive planning tools that individuals need to explore learning and education opportunities, develop learning strategies and create financial plans.
Red arrow: link to departmental web-based applications Essential Skills - Transport Trailer Technician
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Globe : link to an external Internet site Interprovincial Standards 'Red Seal' Program
  This Web site will enable you to learn more about the Red Seal Program, apprenticeship, national standards and trade certification.
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