Mid Green occupationEngineering and manufacturing
Bus and coach engineering technician - Mechanical
Carrying out a range of engineering work on buses and coaches for bus and coach operators.
Summary
A Bus and Coach Technician will predominantly inspect, diagnose, repair and test equipment and systems on buses and coaches from different manufacturers. At the point of recruitment a specific trade would be selected, i.e. mechanical, electrical coachbuilder or mechelec (a combination of mechanical and electrical). Engineering technicians work on all systems of the vehicles in respect of their specific trade. The work ranges from performing simple tasks, like replacing a part to solving complex faults often using diagnostic equipment. The tasks faced by a technician are constantly changing as vehicles become more complex with the introduction of new technologies and differing fuel types. The technicians of today have to demonstrate expertise in the technical side of their role as well as having strong problem solving skills. They must be able to work independently and also as part of a team. The growing complexity of the vehicles and the need to understand and comply with the rigorous Health and Safety and Legislative requirements, requires the Bus and Coach sector to attract and train high calibre individuals.
Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)
K1:
How to inspect, diagnose and record defects to the applicable standard
K2:
Diagnostic principles based on logical, analytical interpretation leading to solving problems
K3:
Emerging bus and coach technologies and the impact they will have on the knowledge and skills technicians will require in the future
K4:
Current Health and Safety requirements and workshop practices
K5:
How to carry out high quality road worthiness inspections specific to their trade
K6:
How the business works from an operational perspective and where their role fits within the business and how they contribute to the success of the organisation
K7:
Customer expectations delivering a safe, clean, reliable service
K8:
The requirements of attending and assessing roadside incidents
K9:
Understand the fundamentals of existing and emerging mechanical vehicle design and systems
K10:
Use diagnostic equipment and software to diagnose and rectify located faults on mechanical components
K11:
Use accumulated knowledge and apply initiative to rectify intermittent faults
Technical Educational Products
- ST0067: Bus and coach engineering technician - Mechanical (Level 3) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0067C
- Status:
Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £32,287 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 5231 Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 5231/99 Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians n.e.c.
- 5231/03 Heavy and large vehicle technicians
- 5231/99 Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians n.e.c.
S1:
Carry out the foundation tasks common to all procedures involving basic mechanical and electrical and coachbuilder procedures including: the safe use of hand tools and workshop equipment; safe use of power tools and equipment; the use of mechanical and electronic measuring equipment; test equipment and gauges; basic workshop practices and procedures relating to working on vehicles and components; assembly processes for mechanical units, electrical circuits and coachbuilding, including various fixing and joining methods.
S2:
Inspect and prepare a vehicle to the required company and DVSA standards to successfully pass the elements of mandated, pre-arranged vehicle tests specific to their trade
S3:
Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop and adhere to company and legislative processes
S4:
Use current and emerging technology to access specific relevant information held within engineering manuals, drawings and electronic resources.
S5:
Carry out planned preventative maintenance and repairs within chosen trade
S6:
Remove repair/replace components in line with manufacturers and company procedures
S7:
Investigate defects reported by drivers and identify the root cause and eliminate recurring defects, relevant to chosen trade
S8:
Maintain records to company and Operators Licence obligations and regulations
S9:
Carry out routine mechanical servicing, planned preventative maintenance and “health checks
S10:
Carry out routine servicing
S11:
Inspect, diagnose and repair braking systems
S12:
Inspect, diagnose and repair steering systems
S13:
Inspect, diagnose and repair suspension systems
S14:
Inspect, diagnose and repair engine, fuel coolant and exhaust systems
S15:
Inspect, diagnose and repair transmission and retarder systems
S32:
Inspect, diagnose and repair electrical systems, electrical circuits, electrical units and components
Technical Educational Products
- ST0067: Bus and coach engineering technician - Mechanical (Level 3) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0067C
- Status:
- Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £32,287 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 5231 Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 5231/99 Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians n.e.c.
- 5231/03 Heavy and large vehicle technicians
- 5231/99 Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians n.e.c.
B1:
Communicate effectively with colleagues, manufacturers and suppliers on a range of topics that will support the process of inspecting, diagnosing, repairing and testing of faults.
B2:
Behave in accordance with the values of the employer; treat customers and stakeholders with courtesy and respond quickly to their requirements.
B3:
Operate as an effective team member taking responsibility, accountability and ownership of own actions.
B4:
Continually develop knowledge and skills and mentor less experienced colleagues.
B5:
Have a strong work ethic and understand the need to be reliable, flexible, diligent and a good timekeeper
Technical Educational Products
- ST0067: Bus and coach engineering technician - Mechanical (Level 3) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0067C
- Status:
- Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £32,287 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 5231 Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 5231/99 Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians n.e.c.
- 5231/03 Heavy and large vehicle technicians
- 5231/99 Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians n.e.c.