# Competences — roadside vehicle technician

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c0749528-ee2a-41bd-a1f6-c13825b5e569).

## Essential

- **car controls** (knowledge)
- **carry out repair of vehicles** (skill/competence)
- **carry out repairs and maintenance of vehicle bodies** (skill/competence)
- **communicate with customers** (skill/competence)
- **drive vehicles** (skill/competence)
- **execute working instructions** (skill/competence)
- **identify vehicles service requirements** (skill/competence)
- **maintain motorcycle records** (skill/competence)
- **maintain vehicle records** (skill/competence)
- **organise vehicle breakdown support** (skill/competence)
- **perform manual work autonomously** (skill/competence)
- **perform technical tasks with great care** (skill/competence)
- **respond to customers' inquiries** (skill/competence)
- **types of vehicles** (knowledge)
- **use different communication channels** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- adapt to new technology used in cars (skill/competence)
- advise customers on usage of vehicles (skill/competence)
- carry out repair of motorcycles (skill/competence)
- electrical wiring plans (knowledge)
- electronics (knowledge)
- ensure client orientation (skill/competence)
- ensure compliance with warranty contracts (skill/competence)
- fix minor vehicle scratches (skill/competence)
- issue sales invoices (skill/competence)
- maintain vehicle appearance (skill/competence)
- mechanics (knowledge)
- operate GPS systems (skill/competence)
- operate towtruck (skill/competence)
- perform defensive driving (skill/competence)
- perform minor vehicle repairs (skill/competence)
- perform road testing of vehicles (skill/competence)
- provide customer information related to repairs (skill/competence)
- read maps (skill/competence)
- repair vehicle electrical systems (skill/competence)
- types of vehicle engines (knowledge)
- use automotive diagnostic equipment (skill/competence)