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Tyre Workers

Descriptions & Duties

  • Tyre Workers replace and repair vehicle tyres.

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:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally 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:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Technical knowledge and skills in vehicle maintenance

Tyre Workers must be able to use the power tools to carry out demounting, mounting and inflating tyres.

Detail oriented skills

Tyre Workers should follow the recommended procedures to check, repair, replace and handle the tyres and rims of vehicles properly.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • On-the-job training or completion of relevant training courses such as Programme for Assistant Mechanic

Professional qualification

  • Voluntary registered as Tyre Worker (S2) (You may visit Electrical and Mechanical Services Department website for registration details)

Experience

  • 1 to 2 years of relevant work experience

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $12,000-$25,000

Monthly Salary $10,000-$25,000

Monthly Salary $20,000-$35,000

Monthly Salary $20,000-over $45,000

Related Education & Training

Skill Enhancement Courses

Work Environment

  • Tyre Workers normally work in vehicle maintenance workshops and are required to perform physically demanding work. They need to follow precautions and wear protective equipment.

Tools

  • Air Compressor
  • Air Screwdriver
  • Tyre Changer

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