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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

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.

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Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
electricitycar controlselectrical wiring planselectronicsmechanics of motor vehiclesautomotive diagnostic equipmentvehicle electrical systemsmechanicsenergy storage systemstypes of vehicles
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
battery componentsbattery chemistrybattery fluids
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
use specialised tools in electric repairsperform test runuse automotive diagnostic equipmentwear appropriate protective gearperform vehicle diagnostic proceduresperform manual work autonomouslyfasten componentsinstall automotive electrical equipmentapply health and safety standardsuse technical documentationtroubleshootinspect for faults in the vehicle's electric systemrepair vehicle's electrical equipmentinstall car electronicscarry out improvised vehicle repairsread standard blueprints
OPTIONALOptional competences
clean vehicle exteriorexecute vehicle maintenanceoperate battery test equipmentkeep stock recordsdrive vehiclesensure client orientationrepair vehicle electrical systemsinstall transport equipment batteriesconduct performance testsmaintain electrical enginesidentify customer's needstest electronic unitsposition vehicles for maintenance and repairapply soldering techniquescreate technical plansmaintain electrical equipmentoperate soldering equipmentinstall transport equipment lightingdiagnose defective enginesrepair battery componentsprovide customer follow-up serviceswrite records for repairsmaintain vehicle recordsperform road testing of vehicles

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

53 total
26 essential · 27 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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