Description

Automotive brake technicians inspect, maintain, diagnose and repair braking, steering and suspension systems as well as wheels and tyres.

Alternative label

• truck brake technician

• automotive braking systems repair technician

• lorry brake technician

• automotive braking systems diagnostic technician

• suspension technician

• car brake technician

• automotive braking systems technician

• brake technician

Regulatory aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database: http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Hierarchy

• 7 Craft and related trades workers
  • 72 Metal, machinery and related trades workers
    • 723 Machinery mechanics and repairers
      • 7231 Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers
        • automotive brake technician

Essential skills and competences

• apply health and safety standards
• read standard blueprints
• troubleshoot
• use automotive diagnostic equipment
• use technical documentation
• wear appropriate protective gear

Essential Knowledge

• automotive diagnostic equipment
• mechanics
• mechanics of motor vehicles

Optional skills and competences

• advise customers on motor vehicles
• identify customer's needs
• inspect repaired tyres
• inspect worn tyres
• keep records of work progress
• maintain braking system
• maintain motor vehicle steering system
• maintain suspension system
• prepare tyres for vulcanization
• rebuff tyre
• replace tyres

Optional Knowledge

• vehicle electrical systems

Status

released

Concept URI

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b8db7ef4-4057-4e88-8e2a-105b4b59fb67