Automotive
Heavy Vehicle & Diesel Mechanic skills assessment
Heavy vehicle mechanics keep freight and passengers moving. This scorecard covers diesel engines, air brakes, hydraulics, electronics and compliance for fleets and workshops.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 7 starting levels
The 12 Heavy Vehicle & Diesel Mechanic skills you can score
These are the default Heavy Vehicle & Diesel Mechanic skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every technician, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Diesel Engine Diagnosis
Diagnoses and repairs diesel engines including fuel and turbo systems.
Air Brake Systems
Inspects and repairs air brake systems to compliance standards.
Driveline and Transmission
Services clutches, gearboxes and differentials.
Suspension and Trailer Repair
Repairs heavy suspension, trailers and couplings.
Hydraulics
Diagnoses hydraulic systems on trucks and equipment.
Electrical and Electronic Controls
Diagnoses ECU, wiring and sensor faults.
Emissions Systems
Services DPF, SCR and other emissions equipment.
Preventive Maintenance and Inspections
Completes inspections and identifies wear.
Roadworthy and Compliance Checks
Inspects heavy vehicles against roadworthy and compliance standards.
Welding and Fabrication Basics
Carries out repairs and modifications.
Roadside and Breakdown Response
Responds to roadside breakdowns and repairs vehicles in the field.
Workshop Safety
Manages heavy loads, lifting and hazardous substances.
Levels included with Heavy Vehicle & Diesel Mechanic
Heavy Vehicle & Diesel Mechanic starts with 7 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Grade” for automotive, so technicians can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Apprentice Year 1
- Apprentice Year 2
- Apprentice Year 3
- Apprentice Year 4
- Qualified Technician
- Senior Technician
- Leading Hand
How Heavy Vehicle & Diesel Mechanic works in SkillScorer
Score
Each technician in a workshop is scored on the Heavy Vehicle & Diesel Mechanic skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank technicians, compare two side by side, or compare your workshops against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Heavy Vehicle & Diesel Mechanic skills need attention. Reports also follow each leading hand's workshop.
Heavy Vehicle & Diesel Mechanic scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Heavy Vehicle & Diesel Mechanic scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Heavy Vehicle & Diesel Mechanic scorecard covers 12 skills: Diesel Engine Diagnosis, Air Brake Systems, Driveline and Transmission, Suspension and Trailer Repair, Hydraulics, Electrical and Electronic Controls, Emissions Systems, Preventive Maintenance and Inspections, Roadworthy and Compliance Checks, Welding and Fabrication Basics, Roadside and Breakdown Response and Workshop Safety. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are technicians scored in Heavy Vehicle & Diesel Mechanic?
Every technician is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one workshop and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Heavy Vehicle & Diesel Mechanic?
Heavy Vehicle & Diesel Mechanic starts with these levels (called “Grade” in the app): Apprentice Year 1, Apprentice Year 2, Apprentice Year 3, Apprentice Year 4, Qualified Technician, Senior Technician and Leading Hand. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Heavy Vehicle & Diesel Mechanic skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In automotive the app talks about technicians, workshops and leading hands, and you can change any of those words too.
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