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Occupation

351434 Electric Vehicle Technician

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

351434 Electric Vehicle Technician

Maintains, tests and repairs electric and hybrid vehicles systems and components, including energy storage systems, traction motors and safety interlocks.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Automotive Electricians are excluded from this occupation. Automotive Electricians are included in Occupation 351231 Automotive Electrician.

Alternative title

  • EV Technician

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Diagnoses and repairs faults in electric vehicle energy storage units and their electronic battery management systems
  • Performs service and maintenance of traction motors
  • Tests and replaces speed control systems
  • Calibrates auxiliary motors and their associated components
  • Inspects and repairs system instrumentation and safety interlocks
  • Maintains, tests and repairs heating and cooling systems for energy storage units
  • Maintains, tests and repairs mechanical systems of electric and hybrid vehicles