Automotive
Light Vehicle Mechanic skills assessment
Light vehicle mechanics keep everyday cars safe and reliable. This scorecard covers servicing, diagnostics, brakes and steering, engine work and customer communication so workshops can develop technicians consistently.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 7 starting levels
The 12 Light Vehicle Mechanic skills you can score
These are the default Light Vehicle 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.
Scheduled Servicing
Carries out logbook services accurately and records completed work.
Diagnostic Fault Finding
Uses scan tools and logical testing to locate faults efficiently.
Brakes and Steering
Inspects, repairs and adjusts brake and steering components safely.
Suspension and Wheel Alignment
Diagnoses suspension wear and performs correct alignments.
Engine Repair and Overhaul
Repairs and reassembles engines to specification.
Electrical and Electronic Systems
Diagnoses wiring, sensor and module faults.
Transmission and Driveline Service
Services and repairs manual and automatic transmissions.
Air Conditioning Service
Services A/C systems and handles refrigerants correctly.
Workshop Manuals and Technical Data
Uses manuals and technical bulletins accurately.
Road Test and Quality Check
Confirms repairs by test and inspection before handover.
Customer Communication
Explains faults and repairs in plain language.
Workshop Safety
Uses hoists, jacks and tools safely and keeps the workshop hazard free.
Levels included with Light Vehicle Mechanic
Light Vehicle 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 Light Vehicle Mechanic works in SkillScorer
Score
Each technician in a workshop is scored on the Light Vehicle 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 Light Vehicle Mechanic skills need attention. Reports also follow each leading hand's workshop.
Light Vehicle Mechanic scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Light Vehicle Mechanic scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Light Vehicle Mechanic scorecard covers 12 skills: Scheduled Servicing, Diagnostic Fault Finding, Brakes and Steering, Suspension and Wheel Alignment, Engine Repair and Overhaul, Electrical and Electronic Systems, Transmission and Driveline Service, Air Conditioning Service, Workshop Manuals and Technical Data, Road Test and Quality Check, Customer Communication 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 Light Vehicle 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 Light Vehicle Mechanic?
Light Vehicle 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 Light Vehicle 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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