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321111 · ANZSCO V1.3

Automotive Electrician

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
3
Assessing authority
TRA

Classification

Description

Installs, maintains and repairs electrical wiring and electronic components in motor vehicles. Registration or licensing may be required.

Alternative titles

  • Automotive Electrical Fitter

Unit group

3211 · Automotive Electricians

Description

UNIT GROUP 3211 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICIANS AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICIANS install, maintain and repair electrical wiring and electronic components in motor vehicles.

Skill level

Occupation skill level 3

Australia

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

New Zealand

NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks

Tasks include

  • 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

Occupations in this unit group

  • 321111Automotive ElectricianCurrent occupation

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