Auto Service Technician Level 6

Aliases: Master Technician, Technical Specialist, Master Mechanic, Master Technician, Technical Manager, Ustaad

Industry/Sector(s): Automotive

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks an Auto Service Technician Level 6 is expected to perform include:

Performing advanced diagnosis of the vehicle for both mechanical and electrical repair requirement

Carrying out advanced servicing, repairs and overhauling of a vehicle

Performing safety inspections of the equipment

Liaising with external automotive stakeholders

Planning and organizing work to meet expected outcomes

Maintaining workplace records and documentations

Supervising other Technicians/Senior Technicians

Maintaining a healthy, safe and secure working environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{2, 1}

It is not a desk job
The candidate will supervise a team of Technicians and Senior Technicians
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 not available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Preferably, Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering

Certified training for Auto Service Technician Level 6 (programme aligned to ASC/Q 1404 released by Automotive Skills Development Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Ability to manage advance diagnosis and repair
Ability to prepare vehicle records and report it both, manually and on a computer
Skilled in conducting post service inspection of the vehicle
Knowledge of how to prepare documentation regarding the order of supplies, parts fixed, etc.
Basic computer skills
Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Physically fit
Manual dexterity
Good hand-eye co-ordination
Ability to work in teams

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

SRM
www.srmuniv.ac.in/
MVSR
www.mvsrec.edu.in/
Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology
www.cbit.ac.in/

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://targetstudy.com/courses/diploma-in-mechanical-engineering.html

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁴

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

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For candidates with experience – Rs 25,000 to Rs 35,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Generally, 1-2 years if ASDC Auto Service Technician Level 6 certificate holder or Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Electrical/ Automobile Engineering
Generally, 5-8 years for other qualifications

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ¹

Service repair garages
Motor vehicle and parts dealers
Mechanical assembly plant
Transport and rental units
Organizations that maintain their own vehicles

KEYWORDS

Mechanic
Automobile Technician
Automobile Repairer
Service Manager
Service Engineer
Maintenance Engineer

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3115.0602	Auto Service Technician Level 6
ISCO 2008	3115	Mechanical Engineering Technicians
NIC 2008	45200	Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
QP Reference	ASC/Q 1404	Auto Service Technician Level 6
NSQF	Level 6	Not available

REFERENCES

1	http://www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/Auto-Service-Technician-Level6.pdf
2	http://www.ccdisabilities.nic.in/page.php?s=reg&t=def&p=list_jobsNew
3	http://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Automotive_Service_Technician_%2F_Mechanic/Salary
4	http://www.nsdcindia.org/nos

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