Automotive Electrician ANZSCO Code 321111
ANZSCO Code 321111
All electrical components of automobiles are installed, inspected, maintained, and repaired by automotive electricians. Analyzing and understanding technical diagrams is one of its components. Inquire about consumers’ worries and car problems. Finish and handle job reports as well as additional documentation. They are responsible for the maintenance of every part related to electronics in the automotive vehicle and solve them.
They need to find out all the problems, the damages and malfunctions and solutions for those problems.

Occupation Descriptions
Automotive electrician Identify and diagnose issues with vehicle electrical systems. They manage all the electronic parts of vehicles and give feedback related to the problems.
Automotive electrician have to maintain proper communication with the customer and in their field with the related people and suggest any changes in the installation and repair.
Automotive electrician job involves:
- Examine and understand technological schematics
- identifying electrical and electronic problems with test equipment.
- Inquire about consumers’ worries and car problems
- Modifying the timing and engine control systems.
- Installing electronic and electrical devices in automobiles.
- Repair harmed electrical parts and components.
- Fixing and swapping out damaged electrical and ignition wires.
- Determine and address problems with the electrical systems of cars.
- Install and fix automobile electrical wiring
- Based on the diagnosis of the vehicle’s electrical systems, suggest repairs.
- Discuss estimated costs and suggested repairs with clients.
- Examine the lighting systems in cars.
How will I be assessed?
Stage 1
Documentary Evidence Assessment
We will examine your documentation to make sure it satisfies the training and employment standards and proves you have the required expertise, experience, and knowledge to work as an automotive electrician.
Below is information regarding the documentation, training, and employment requirements:
- For more evidence and proof to be included with your application, get information on our Evidence guide.
- You must also locate information on assessments for your particular occupation if you are on Pathway 1.
- Video and photo guide
- Supervisor report
- For more information about the employment experiences and work activities for the Pathway 1 application, visit our Pathway 1 Employment Experience Guidelines.
- For more information on Pathway 2 assessment, employment, and experience visit Pathway 2 Candidate Guide.
Stage 2
Technical Interview
Technical interview includes all the questions related to your work experiences, credit working hours, and the whole time performance you give in your profession. After completion of stage 1, there will be a technical interview with our assessor. It is an interview to evaluate your technical proficiency for the position as well as the scope and depth of your expertise in your area of interest. Technical interviews are also intended to evaluate your abilities to communicate, solve problems, and think under pressure. For more information, read the Stage 2 Assessment Guide.
Need of skills and knowledge
AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology is the relevant qualification for this occupation.
For the better placement and promotions you must demonstrate your knowledge and skills in the competency list below . Each unit defines the unique platform in the trade where you can choose based on your knowledge and skills required in Australian workplaces.
You must achieve 32 units of competency:
- 21 core units
- 11 elective units
Core Units
code | Title |
AURAEA002 | Follow environmental and sustainability best practices in an automotive workplace. |
AURASA102 | Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace |
AURETR112 | Test and repair basic electrical circuits |
AURETR125 | Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles |
AURETR129 | Diagnose and repair charging systems |
AURETR130 | Diagnose and repair starting systems |
AURETR131 | Diagnose and repair ignition systems |
AURTTA118 | Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies |
AURTTE104 | Inspect and service engines |
AURETR124 | Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems. |
AURETR123 | Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems |
AURETR143 | Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems |
AURETK002 | Use and maintain electrical test equipment in an automotive workplace |
AURETR006 | Solder electrical wiring and circuits |
AURETR007 | Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems |
AURETR009 | Install vehicle lighting and wiring systems |
AURETR010 | Repair wiring harnesses and looms |
AURETR027 | Install ancillary electronic systems and components |
AURETR128 | Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems |
AURETR132 | Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems |
AURETR135 | Apply knowledge of petrol and diesel engine operation |
Elective Units
Code | Title |
AURAFA002 | Read and respond to automotive workplace information |
AURAFA103 | Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace |
AURAMA001 | Work effectively with others in an automotive workplace |
AURETR014 | Inspect, test and service starting systems |
AURTTA104 | Carry out servicing operations |
AURTTW001 | Carry out soft soldering techniques |
AURETR013 | Inspect, test and service charging systems |
AURTTK102 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace |
AURETR011 | Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components |
AURETR122 | Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems |
AURETR144 | Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems |
Skills of an automotive electrician
Some skills required for an automotive electrician are given below:
- Technical skills
- Safety consciousness
- Attention to detail
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Physical fitness
- Ability to work independently
- Customer service
FAQ
1. What are the qualifications required for working as an auto electrician?
The AUR30320 certificate III for auto electrical Technology is usually required to be a qualified automobile electrician. The certification will give you the skills and knowledge required to be successful within the field.
2. What are the steps involved in the process of assessing?
There are two stages in the process of assessment:
First Step: Assessing Documentary Evidence Your training documents, employment history, and all other documents are scrutinized to ensure they conform to the guidelines.
Second Step: The Technical Test: This is where your technical knowledge as well as your problem-solving abilities and your communication abilities will be evaluated.
3. What skills are required for an auto electrician?
The technical knowledge, the security awareness, attention to specifics, effective communication physical fitness, and the capability to work efficiently while providing the best client service. All of these are essential for electricians working in the automotive industry.
4. How many competency units are required for certification? amount of units of competence that are required to be certified?
It is necessary to be able to complete 32 units of competency in total—11 core units and 21 elective units in order to be certified. A range of the fundamental skills and skills required for automobile electrical work are included in these courses.
5. Do you have any samples of the key components used in certification?
The basic units include subjects such as “Test and repair basic electrical circuits,” “Diagnose and repair starting systems,” “Inspect and service engines,” and “Apply knowledge of automotive electrical circuits and wiring systems.” These courses, required for certification, cover the fundamental areas of electrical work for automobiles.

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