Electrical
Automotive Electrician / Electrical Mechanic >> job profile
Job Description:
Automotive Electricians install, maintain, diagnose faults and repair electrical wiring and computer based equipment in cars, trucks, caravans, trailers, earthmoving and agricultural equipment and boats. Specifically, they will diagnose, service and repair faults on electronically controlled vehicle systems such as electronic fuel injection and ignition, anti-lock braking, cruise control and automatic transmissions. In addition, they will test, replace, recondition and install equipment such as generators, alternators, starter motors and batteries. They will also repair or replace faulty ignition, electrical wiring, fuses, lamps and switches and use specialised electrical tools and machines.
Qualification: Certificate III in Automotive (Electrical)
National Code: AUR30199
Competency Standards relating to the Qualification:
| Compulsory Common Core | |
|---|---|
| AUR70125 | Follow workplace occupational health and safety procedures |
| AUR70278 | Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment |
| AUR70314 | Contribute to workplace communication |
| AUR70421 | Establish relations with customers |
| Compulsory Stream | |
|---|---|
| AUR04671A | Service and repair emission control systems |
| AUR18676A | Test, service and replace battery |
| AUR18708A | Carry out minor repairs to electrical circuits/systems |
| AUR18866A | Repair electrical systems |
| AUR18966A | Repair instruments and warning systems |
| AUR19045A | Overhaul electrical system components |
| AUR19066A | Repair charging and starting systems |
| AUR19331A | Install, test and repair wiring/lighting systems |
| AUR19431A | Install, test and repair electrical security system/components |
| AUR19531A | Install ancillary electrical equipment |
| AUR20140A | Manufacture and/or repair wiring harness/looms |
| AUR20666A | Repair ignition systems |
| AUR21171A | Service and repair electronic engine management systems |
| AUR21271A | Service and repair electronic drive management systems |
| AUR21371A | Service and repair electronic body management systems |
| AUR22670A | Service air conditioning systems |
| AUR23808A | Carry out soldering techniques |
| AUR66108A | Carry out diagnostic procedures |
| Electives: 3 electives to be sourced from
any endorsed Industry Training Package Typical Electives |
|
|---|---|
| AUR11666A | Repair electric braking systems |
| AUR22631A | Install air conditioning systems |
| AUR22645A | Overhaul air conditioning systems components |
| AUR34972A | Set, operate and monitor specialist machines |
| AUR37827A | Identify automotive parts/components |
| AUR41608A | Carry out cash and/or credit/funds transfer transactions |
Requirements:
To be awarded the qualification, the New Apprentice must attain a successful assessment of all 4 compulsory core competency standards, all of the listed stream competency standards, plus 3 elective standards from the automotive 'bank' or any endorsed Industry Training Package at the same AQF Level.
Duration:
This competency based program is likely to extend over a period of up to 4 years, depending on the achievement of the required competencies (this period may vary between States/Territories).