AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICIAN

ANZSCO 321111 - Registered Migration Australia

Description
An automotive electrician installs, maintains and repairs electrical wiring and electronic components in motor vehicles. Registration or licensing may be required in Australia. An Automotive Electrician is a Skill Level 3 occupation.

 

Automotive Electrician Alternative Title

 

• Automotive Electrical Fitter

 

Automotive Electrician Occupation Lists
This occupation is on the following skills list:

 

• Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL)
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List
• Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
• RSMS Occupations List (RSMSL)

 

This occupation is not on the following skill list:

 

• Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) 

 

GROUP: 3211 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICIANS

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia

 

Automotive electricians install, maintain and repair electrical wiring and electronic components in motor vehicles.

Tasks

• using test equipment to locate electrical and electronic malfunctions
• dismantling and removing electrical and electronic assemblies and components
• installing electrical equipment and electronic components in motor vehicles
• connecting power-operated vehicle equipment and accessories to power supply
• adjusting engine control systems and timing
• testing and replacing defective alternators, generators, voltage regulators and starter motors
• repairing and replacing faulty ignition and electrical wiring
• replacing defective parts such as fuses, lamps and switches

Skill Level

Most occupations in the Automotive Electrician unit group (group: 3211) have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing is required in Australia as an Automotive Electrician.

 
Occupations within the Automotive Electrician Group

 

• 321111 Automotive Electrician

 

English Requirement

 

• IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
• OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
• TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
• PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

• Australian Graduate Exceptions apply in some states/territories
• Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
• Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

• Information regarding the International English Testing System (IELTS)

 

Assessment Authority

 

• Automotive Electrician is currently assessed with VETASSESS - (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services); more information regarding assessment bodies

 

Average Income Automotive Electrician

The average salary for an Automotive Electrician in Australia is $ 64,257 for male employees and $ 0 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 36.1 Females: 0.0 Persons: 36.1

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 3211) Automotive electricians - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

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