Careers & pathways
How to become a automotive electrician in Australia
Automotive electricians diagnose and repair the electrical and electronic systems in vehicles.
The work
What the job involves
- Fault-find wiring and electronic control systems
- Repair charging, starting and lighting systems
- Install accessories and auxiliary systems
- Use diagnostic scan equipment
Where the work happens
Automotive workshops, working with wiring looms, test equipment and vehicle electronics.
Typical qualification pathway
The qualification usually used to enter this work
The usual entry qualification is Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology (AUR30320), a nationally recognised qualification on the national register. The registered training organisations approved to deliver and issue it are listed on training.gov.au.
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