automotive electrician
Automotive electricians install, maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems in motor vehicles such as air conditioning systems, lamps, radios, heating systems, batteries, electrical wiring and alternators. They use diagnostic testing equipment to inspect vehicles and find faults. To do repair work, they use hand tools and specialised electrical instruments and machines.
Also called: car electrician, auto electrical technician, auto electrician, van electrician, autoelectrical technician, truck electrician, vehicle body electrician, motor vehicle electrical technician
- 26
- essential skills
- 27
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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- ISCO-08 group
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Essential skills
26- apply health and safety standards
- automotive diagnostic equipment
- car controls
- carry out improvised vehicle repairs
- electrical wiring plans
- electricity
- electronics
- energy storage systems
- fasten components
- inspect for faults in the vehicle's electric system
- install automotive electrical equipment
- install car electronics
- mechanics
- mechanics of motor vehicles
- perform manual work autonomously
- perform test run
- perform vehicle diagnostic procedures
- read standard blueprints
- repair vehicle's electrical equipment
- troubleshoot
- types of vehicles
- use automotive diagnostic equipment
- use specialised tools in electric repairs
- use technical documentation
- vehicle electrical systems
- wear appropriate protective gear
Optional skills
27- apply soldering techniques
- battery chemistry
- battery components
- battery fluids
- clean vehicle exterior
- conduct performance tests
- create technical plans
- diagnose defective engines
- drive vehicles
- ensure client orientation
- execute vehicle maintenance
- identify customer's needs
- install transport equipment batteries
- install transport equipment lighting
- keep stock records
- maintain electrical engines
- maintain electrical equipment
- maintain vehicle records
- operate battery test equipment
- operate soldering equipment
- perform road testing of vehicles
- position vehicles for maintenance and repair
- provide customer follow-up services
- repair battery components
- repair vehicle electrical systems
- test electronic units
- write records for repairs
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