Qualification Purpose:
The purpose of this trade qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Automotive Electrician. An Automotive Electrician tests, diagnoses, services, replaces, repairs, and maintains automotive electrical wiring, electrical and electronic systems, and their components.
Entry Level Requirements:
NQF Level 1 (Grade 9) qualification with Mathematics and Science
Skills Obtained:
- Remove and install a range of original/aftermarket/auxiliary auto-electrical equipment and/or components/systems.
- Test, diagnose, replace and service automotive batteries and related components.
- Test, diagnose and repair automotive starting and charging systems.
- Conduct basic vehicle service operations in an auto-electrical environment.
- Test, diagnose and repair automotive networking and data transfer systems and supplemental restraint systems (SRS)Test, diagnose and repair systems for integrated engine management (fuel injection and ignition), vehicle stability, traction, and drive control (VSTDC), transmission, ABS braking, and driver assistance.
- Test, diagnose and repair systems for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC), climate control, convenience, security, and telematics.
Types of Jobs Pertaining to the Trade:
- Entrepreneur / Contractor
- As a Transportation Electrician in any of the industries listed
Industry work opportunities:
- Mining
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Civil
- anywhere where there are auto electrical systems to be maintained.
Approximate Trade Duration:
Off the job practical training
Phase 1 : Duration – 12 Weeks
Phase 2 – Duration – 12 Weeks
Phase 3 – Duration – 8 Weeks
Phase 4 – Duration – 4 Weeks (Revision and Trade Test)
Workplace (on the job) experience
12 to 18 months
