Parts Interpreter
Perform sales-related tasks in an automotive retail, service or repair business.
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- What's it like to be a Parts Interpreter?
- How to become a Parts Interpreter
- Latest Parts Interpreter jobs
- Top skills and experience for Parts Interpreters
- Is Parts Interpreter the right role for you?
- Parts Interpreter role reviews
What's it like to be a Parts Interpreter?
Parts Interpreters (often referred to as Automotive or Spare Parts Interpreters) usually work in motor accessory dealerships, large car dealerships and motor wreckers, where they talk with customers to assess their needs, then recommend and sell them the appropriate parts.
Tasks and duties
- Identify the make, model and variation of motor vehicles and automotive equipment.
- Identify and source required parts.
- Process payments and discounts for parts.
- Collect, pack and dispatch parts.
- Check, value and catalogue parts.
- Assist in the repair and replacement of parts.
How to become a Parts Interpreter
Parts Interpreters are generally expected to have completed an apprenticeship or traineeship and gained a vocational qualification such as a Certificate III in Automotive Sales (AUR31016).
- Find an Apprenticeship Network provider or Group Training Organisation in your area to help you find a host employer and begin your apprenticeship.
- Complete the Certificate III in Automotive Sales (AUR31016), which provides training in identifying and matching automotive parts, selecting and supplying automotive parts and stock control.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Parts Interpreter employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Parts Interpreting
Automotive Parts
Stock Take
Parts Sales
Customer Service
Automotive Industry
Invoicing
Forklift Licence
Computer Literacy
Stock Control
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Latest Parts Interpreter reviews
Oct 2023
Challenging but it is wonderful to see people getting good service and correct parts!
Reviewer's QualificationGraduate Certificate of Mining Engineering
ExperienceLess than a year
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationFarming, Animals & Conservation
The good thingsIt is an everyday learning experience. As an engineer is good to service people in order to get their machines fixed and serviced.
The challengesSome bad customers with no information and bad behaviour.
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May 2021
Parts interpreting is a busy job but I enjoy being kept engaged with my work not waiting for the next thing.
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationSpare parts
The good thingsIt's a busy job and there aren't many lulls which keeps you moving and makes the day go quickly. And you work in an office environment which is clean and professional.
The challengesInterpreting the information given to you by a customer with what you are supplied on the systems available to you.
The fact that between 5 different calls you can get multiple different names for t...
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