automotive electrician
ISCO: 7412. Skills: 53. Essential: 26.
Essential skills
- 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
Supporting skills
- 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