Machinery & Motorcycle Repair Sector
The machinery and motorcycle repair sector holds a distinct and vital role within the broader economic cycle, as it is essential for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of vehicles and mechanical equipment. Regular maintenance and repair are imperative to preserve optimal performance and to prevent the emergence of faults or failures. In the future, this sector is expected to evolve significantly due to advancements in technology and digitalization. In parallel, policy shifts are anticipated to reshape the environmental landscape, with regulatory specifications becoming increasingly stringent.
As the demand for sustainable solutions continues to grow, technicians will be required to upgrade their skills and train in emerging technologies, such as electric engines and autonomous vehicles. The certification of technical expertise guarantees that professionals performing these tasks possess the necessary knowledge and skills to carry them out safely, effectively, and to a high standard. Certified technicians also provide assurances that all repair or manufacturing operations are executed with specialization and in accordance with quality standards and compliance with regulatory or legal frameworks governing the technical sector. Professionals in this field must adapt to these new developments and demands, offering reliable proof of their competence in performing technical work—thereby earning the trust of their clients. Occupational specialties such as Vehicle New Technologies and Body Paint Specialist and SAINT-GOBAIN Vehicle Glass Installation Technician are among the roles recognized and certified within the market.
Scope
The TÜV HELLAS certification scheme for Specialists in New Vehicle Technologies and Body Paintwork refers to a qualified professional engaged in the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles, providing specialized solutions in vehicle body painting. The daily responsibilities of this professional include—but are not limited to—the application, repair, and replacement of engines, diagnosis of mechanical issues, and replacement of parts or entire engines, with a primary focus on environmental protection and the implementation of eco-friendly new technologies.
This professional may work as an employee in repair and maintenance workshops for motorcycles and cars, in Vehicle Technical Inspection Centers (KTEO), or as a self-employed technician running their own garage.
Syllabus
- Replacement of components and mechanisms
- Accurate diagnosis and repair of faults
- Assembly and disassembly procedures, and knowledge of individual systems and mechanisms
- Ensuring the safe operation of each repair
- Fundamentals of environmental protection
- Introduction to vehicle body painting techniques
- Bodywork preparation for painting
- Painting tools and techniques
- Topics related to different types of paints
Examination Methodology
- Theoretical examination
Certification Prerequisites
- At least compulsory education and technical training
Contact Details
Mesogeion Av. 282
155 62 Cholargos, Greece
Tel.: +30 215 215 7434
Fax: +30 210 6528025
peoplecertification@tuv-nord.com