Automotive Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical wiring and electronic components in motor vehicles.
Occupation description
Automotive Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical wiring and electronic components in motor vehicles.
Their job involves:
- using test equipment to locate electrical and electronic malfunctions.
- dismantling and removing electrical and electronic assemblies and components.
- installing electrical equipment and electronic components in motor vehicles.
- connecting power-operated vehicle equipment and accessories to power supply.
- adjusting engine control systems and timing.
- testing and replacing defective alternators, generators, voltage regulators and starter motors.
- repairing and replacing faulty ignition and electrical wiring.
- replacing defective parts such as fuses, lamps and switches.
How will I be assessed?
Documentary Evidence Assessment
We will review your documentary evidence to ensure it meets the employment and training requirements and indicates that you have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience as a Automotive Electrician.
You can find information about the employment, training, and document requirements below:
- For information on what evidence you need to include with your application, download the Evidence guide.
- If you are in pathway 1 you also need to find information on assessment for your specific occupation
- For information about the employment experience requirements for a Pathway 1 application, please refer to the Pathway 1 Employment Experience Guidelines.
- If you are applying for a Pathway 2 assessment, please read the Pathway 2 Candidate Guide.
Technical Assessment
If you are successful in Stage 1, you will complete a technical interview with our assessor. The technical interview will be conducted in English with no interpreters allowed.
For more information about the technical interview, see the Stage 2 Assessment Guide.
What skills and knowledge do I need?
The qualification relevant to this occupation is AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology. To be awarded this qualification, you must demonstrate your skills and knowledge in the units of competency listed below. Each unit of competency defines a selection of knowledge and skills required in Australian workplaces.
You must achieve 32 units of competency:
- 21 core units
- 11 elective units
- Core Units
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Code Title AURAEA002 Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace AURASA102 Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace AURETR112 Test and repair basic electrical circuits AURETR125 Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles AURETR129 Diagnose and repair charging systems AURETR130 Diagnose and repair starting systems AURETR131 Diagnose and repair ignition systems AURTTA118 Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies AURTTE104 Inspect and service engines AURETR124 Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems AURETR123 Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems AURETR143 Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems AURETK002 Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace AURETR006 Solder electrical wiring and circuits AURETR007 Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems AURETR009 Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems AURETR010 Repair wiring harnesses and looms AURETR027 Install ancillary electronic systems and components AURETR128 Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems AURETR132 Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems AURETR135 Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation
- Elective Units
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Code Title AURAFA002 Read and respond to automotive workplace information AURAFA103 Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace AURAMA001 Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace AURETR014 Inspect, test and service starting systems AURTTA104 Carry out servicing operations AURTTW001 Carry out soft soldering techniques AURETR013 Inspect, test and service charging systems AURTTK102 Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace AURETR011 Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components AURETR122 Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems AURETR144 Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmissions management systems
How to Apply
If you're a tradesperson, your skills and experience will be assessed by someone who has worked in your trade and understands your skills and qualifications. VETASSES is Australia's leading assessment body for trades and we can assess 27 different trade occupations.
Step 1
Check your eligibility to apply for a Trade Skills Assessment.
Step 2
Understand the Assessment Process
Step 3
Confirm the type of evidence you may be asked to provide
Step 4
Find the cost you’ll need to pay up front for your trade skills assessment
Step 5
FAQs
You are strongly encouraged to review each of the units of competency shown above. To do this:
1. Go to the following website: http://training.gov.au/Search.
2. Enter a unit code (e.g. MSMWHS200) into the ‘Title or code’ search box.
3. Click on the ‘NRT’ button.
4. Click on the ‘Search’ button.
5. Read the Unit of Competency information.