§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

roadside vehicle technician

Roadside vehicle technicians perform onsite repairs, tests and maintenance to roadside vehicles.

Description

Roadside vehicle technicians perform onsite repairs, tests and maintenance to roadside vehicles. They locate and travel to customers' vehicles to provide services such as tyre replacements and engine repairs.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

car controls types of vehicles

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

electrical wiring plans electronics types of vehicle engines mechanics

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

use different communication channels drive vehicles organise vehicle breakdown support carry out repairs and maintenance of vehicle bodies perform manual work autonomously carry out repair of vehicles communicate with customers execute working instructions maintain motorcycle records maintain vehicle records respond to customers' inquiries identify vehicles service requirements perform technical tasks with great care

OPTIONALOptional competences

operate GPS systems use automotive diagnostic equipment ensure client orientation repair vehicle electrical systems issue sales invoices ensure compliance with warranty contracts operate towtruck adapt to new technology used in cars fix minor vehicle scratches perform defensive driving read maps perform minor vehicle repairs perform road testing of vehicles carry out repair of motorcycles provide customer information related to repairs advise customers on usage of vehicles maintain vehicle appearance

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)