Automotive Service Technician Overview

Automotive service technicians possess the full range of knowledge and abilities required to perform preventative maintenance, diagnose problems and repair engines, vehicle management systems, steering systems, braking systems, drive trains, suspension, electrical systems, HVAC systems, trim and accessories of automotive vehicles and light trucks.

Automotive service technicians may be employed by automotive repair shops, dealerships, automotive specialty repair shops, large organizations that may own a fleet of vehicles and motor vehicle body repair companies.

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Trade Skills

on the job practical skills

Repairs engine support systems.
Diagnoses engine support systems.
Repairs drive line systems.
Diagnoses HVAC and comfort control.
Repairs electrical systems and components.
Diagnoses electrical systems and components.
Diagnoses steering, suspension, braking and control systems.
Diagnoses drive line systems.
Diagnoses vehicle management systems.
Repairs engine systems.

Tools

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drill and bits
antifreeze tester
chisels, punches
blow gun
belt tension release tool
air hammer/chisel
battery post service and reshape tool
compression tester
crowfoot wrenches
axle boot clamp tool

creeper/fender covers
bolt extractor set (easy outs)
centre punch
drill gauge
air ratchet
dial indicator set
die grinder
feeler gauges - SAE and metric
caulking gun
brake service tools (adjusters, spring removal and installation tools, caliper tools)