Scope of Profession - Automotive Service Technician

In this section,

• “motor vehicle” means a vehicle that
  • is propelled by any power other than muscular power,
  • is equipped with 2 or 3 axles,
  • is not equipped with air brakes,
  • may be registered to operate on a public highway, and
  • contains one or more vehicle systems and related components, but does not include a motorcycle as defined in section 91;
• “undertakings of the designated trade” means the diagnosis of problems and the repair of motor vehicles, including all vehicle systems and related components;
• “vehicle systems” includes the following:
  • vehicle propulsion systems;
  • fuel systems;
  • emission control systems;
  • braking systems;
  • steering systems;
  • suspension systems;
  • drive train systems;
  • vehicle management systems;
  • electrical systems;
  • heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems;
  • occupant restraint systems.

Undertakings and Activities

When practicing or otherwise carrying out work in the undertakings of the designated trade, the following are activities performed within the designated trade of automotive service technician: 

• diagnosing problems with motor vehicles, including vehicle systems and related components; 
• inspecting, testing, analyzing and repairing motor vehicles, including vehicle systems and utility trailers without air brakes; 
• heating and cutting with oxyfuel equipment; 
• operating and maintaining shop equipment and tools of the designated trade; 
• performing vehicle maintenance services.

Restricted Activities

The following activities, when performed within undertakings of the designated trade and by the specified classes of individuals, are restricted activities within the designated trade of automotive service technician:

• diagnosing problems with motor vehicles, including vehicle systems and related components;
• inspecting, testing, analyzing and repairing motor vehicles, including vehicle systems and utility trailers without air brakes;
• heating and cutting with oxyfuel equipment;
• operating and maintaining shop equipment and tools of the designated trade.