UNIT GROUP 4212 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICIANS
AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICIANS install, maintain and repair electrical wiring and electronic components in motor vehicles.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this unit group is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
- installing electrical equipment and electronic components in motor vehicles
- using test equipment to locate electrical and electronic malfunctions
- adjusting engine control systems and timing
- testing and replacing defective alternators, generators, voltage regulators and starter motors
- repairing or replacing faulty ignition and electrical wiring, and defective parts, such as fuses, lamps and switches
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