Technical knowledge and skills in automotive engineering
Motor Vehicle Examiners must be familiar with engine components and systems, and know how they interact with each other.
Motor Vehicle Examiners
Descriptions & Duties
- Motor Vehicle Examiners inspect and test motor vehicles for their conditions and road-worthiness compliance, including inspection before and after repairs, as well as testing in compliance with legal requirements.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Trade Specific Competencies
Analysis knowledge and skills
Motor Vehicle Examiners must check engine noise level, read gauges, and collect other information to determine whether the vehicles are working properly.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- A higher diploma in automotive engineering, or an apprenticeship in the relevant technician programme or equivalent
Experience
- 5 year's post-qualification experience (with 3 years in supervision post); excluding apprenticeship period
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $8,000-$12,000
Monthly Salary $10,000-$20,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$50,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 13-23
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 24-33
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 34-37
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 38-41
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Related Education & Training
Higher Diploma
Work Environment
- Motor Vehicle Examiners normally work in vehicle workshops and occasionally in office. When working in workshops, they are required to follow precautions and wear protective equipment.
Tools
- Automotive exhaust emission analysers - Exhaust analysers
- Height gauges - Tire tread depth gauges
- Hydraulic automobile lifts
- Multi gas monitors - Flammable gas detection meters
- Tire pressure gauge
- Vehicle weight scales
