321211: Motor Mechanic (General)

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ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

321211

Skill level

Level 3

Unit group

3212

Motor Mechanics

Skills assessor

TRA

ANZSCO 321211 identifies Motor Mechanic (General) as a Skill Level 3 occupation in the Motor Mechanics unit group (3212), classified under Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers. Maintains, tests and repairs petrol engines and the mechanical parts of lightweight motor vehicles such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes. Registration or licensing may be required. It may also be known as Automotive Light Mechanic. Common specialisations include Automatic Transmission Mechanic, Automotive Airconditioning Mechanic, Brake Mechanic. The designated skills assessing authority for this occupation is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketMotor Mechanic (General) is in shortage in Australia. The primary shortage driver is a long training gap — the training pathway is long and shortages persist even with increased training.

Visa pathways14 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

AgreementsAccessible via the Horticulture Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) and a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Motor Mechanics unit group earn an average of $1,562 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $1,274 per week and male workers average $1,566 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 36.7 years, younger than the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$1,562

↑ 9% above national avg

Female avg.

$1,274

↓ 11% below national avg

Male avg.

$1,566

↑ 9% above national avg

Average age

36.7 yrs

↓ younger than national avg

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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