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Automotive Motor Mechanic

OFO Code: 653101

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
653101
Occupation
Automotive Motor Mechanic
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
SKILLED AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY, FISHERY, CRAFT AND RELATED TRADES WORKERS
Unit group
6531 · Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Repairers

Official description
Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers fit, install, maintain, service and repair engines and the mechanical and related equipment of passenger cars, delivery trucks, motorcycles and other motor vehicles.

Trade occupation in the OFO source

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Air Conditioning Technician (Automotive), Garage Mechanic, Auto Engineer / Mechanic, Automotive Mechanician, Automotive Fitter, Automotive Mechanic, Engine Management and Fuel Injection System Mechanic, Vehicle Mechanic, Service Mechanic, Patrol Officer Automobile Association, Mechanical Service Advisor (Vehicles), Vehicle Radiator Mechanic, Automatic Transmission Mechanic, Fuel Injection Pump Mechanic, Motor Mechanic, Automotive Surveyor, Brake and Clutch Mechanic / Repairer / Fitter, Fuel Injection Mechanic

  • Installing, adjusting, servicing and replacing mechatronics components of motor vehicles
  • Detecting and diagnosing faults in engines and parts
  • Installing or adjusting motors and brakes, and adjusting steering or other parts of motor vehicles
  • Fitting, examining, testing and servicing motor vehicle and motorcycle engines
  • 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
  • Fitting, examining, adjusting, dismantling, rebuilding and replacing defective parts of motor vehicles
  • Reassembling engines and parts after being repaired

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