
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Automotive Electrician. An Automotive Electrician diagnoses, installs, maintains and repairs automotive electrical wiring, electrical/electronic components and systems in motorised vehicles. An Automotive Electrician will be able to: • Diagnose and conduct fault finding activities on automotive electrical wiring and electrical/electronic components/systems. • Remove, repair and maintain automotive electrical wiring and electrical/electronic components/systems. • Install automotive electrical/electronic equipment and/or components/systems. A qualified Automotive Electrician will be competent in various areas including understanding electrical concepts and related circuit diagrams, use of hand tools and the work and safety procedures associated with working with batteries and auxiliary harnesses and also deal with installation, diagnosis and repair of automotive electrical systems.