Auto Service Technician Level 3

Aliases: Helper, Mechanic’s Apprentice, Automotive Apprentice

Industry/Sector(s): Automotive

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks an Auto Service Technician Level 3 is expected to perform include:

Assisting in service, maintenance and mechanical repairs to any part of the motor vehicle
Procuring workshop supplies and tools as directed by the supervisor
Maintaining an inventory of tools and parts

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 3}

It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not required
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system is available
Overtime may be required
Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Preferably, 8^th
Certified training for Auto Service Technician Level 3 (programme aligned to ASC/Q 1401 released by Automotive Skills Development Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of the various components of a vehicle
Knowledge of various tools and machines used for repairs
Ability to perform laborious work
Ability to carry out minor repair work
Ability to keep the workplace organized and clean
Knowledge of how to move vehicles
Knowledge of how to lift materials or equipment manually or using hoists

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

ASDC Auto Service Technician Level 3 Certificate or ITI Diploma
Physically fit
Manual dexterity
Good hand-eye co-ordination
Ability to work in teams

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

AIM Education & Training
aimetr.com/
Jobs Academy
jobsacademy.co.in/
Laurus Edutech Private Limited
https://www.laurusedutech.com/
SRM
www.srmuniv.ac.in/
MVSR
www.mvsrec.edu.in/

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.ilfsskills.com/CourseDetails.aspx?IID=140

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ^{1, 4, 5, 6}

Auto Service Technician Level 3 → Auto Service Technician Level 4 (Mechanic) → Auto Service Technician Level 5 (Master Mechanic) → Auto Service Technician Level 6 (Supervisor) → Shop Foreman

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ²

For new entrants – Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Some organizations hire new entrants too

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ²

Service repair garages
Motor vehicle and parts dealers
Mechanical assembly plant

KEYWORDS

Helper
Apprentice
Mechanic Helper

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7231.0108	Auto Service Technician Level 3
ISCO 2008	7231	Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Fitters
NIC 2008	45200	Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
QP Reference	ASC/ Q 1401	Auto Service Technician Level 3
NSQF	Level 3	Not Available

REFERENCES

1	http://www.naukri.com/job-listings-ITI-Technician-bangalore-Samartha-Infosolutions-Pvt-Ltd-Bengaluru-Bangalore-0-to-1-years-280616003613?src=seo_srp&sid=14682616492728&xp=10&qp=automobile%20technician&srcPage=s
2	http://www.upsdm.gov.in/pdf/automotiveService_technician-level6.pdf

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