24/01/2021
Urgent Requirement - Immediately Available.
Automotive electricians install, maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems in motor vehicles such as air conditioning systems, lamps, radios, heating systems, batteries, electrical wiring and alternators. They use diagnostic testing equipment to inspect vehicles and find faults. To do repair work, they use hand tools and specialised electrical instruments and machines.
Knowledge
Vehicle electrical systems
Know vehicle electrical systems, including components such as the battery, starter, and alternator. The battery provides energy to the starter. The alternator provides the battery with the energy it requires to power the vehicle. Understand the interplay of these components to resolve malfunctions.
Mechanics
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
Electronics
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. Apply this knowledge to ensure electronic equipment runs smoothly.
Automotive diagnostic equipment
The equipment used to examine automotive systems and components.
Types of vehicles
Field of information which distinguishes rental agency classification systems, containing types and classes of vehicles and their functioning and components.
Car controls
The functioning of specific car equipment such as how to operate and handle the clutch, throttle, lighting, instrumentation, transmission and the brakes.
Mechanics of motor vehicles
The way energy forces interact and affect components in motor vehicles such as cars, buses, invalid carriages and other motorised vehicles.
Electrical wiring plans
Pictorial representation of an electrical circuit. It shows the components of the circuit as simplified shapes and the power and signal connections between the devices. It gives information about the relative position and arrangement of devices and terminals on the devices, to help in building or servicing the device. A wiring diagram is often used to troubleshoot problems and to make sure that all the connections have been made and that everything is present.
Electricity
Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
Skills
Install car electronics
Place electrically operated accessories in vehicles such as batteries which power heating systems, radios and anti-theft systems.
Fasten components
Fasten components together according to blueprints and technical plans in order to create subassemblies or finished products.
Carry out improvised vehicle repairs
Identify mechanical/technical car problems; perform improvised or intermediate repairs on vehicles; take into account individual customer requests.
Use automotive diagnostic equipment
Use diagnostic equipment to perform the test on motor vehicles, components and systems to detect defects.
Read standard blueprints
Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
Perform vehicle diagnostic procedures
Perform diagnostic procedures on vehicle systems; determine and perform all required repair and maintenance operations.
Use specialised tools in electric repairs
Use of a variety of specialised tools, instruments and machines, such as presses, drills and grinders; employ them to carry out repairs in a safe manner.
Install automotive electrical equipment
Place electrical circuits and wiring in vehicles such as lighting and voltage gauges. These distribute and regulate electrical power and supply it to meters and other devices in the car.
Perform manual work autonomously
Show the ability to pursue basic manual tasks without the help or assistance of others, not needing supervision or guidance, and taking responsibility for one's actions.
Inspect for faults in the vehicle's electric system
Search for flaws in a vehicle's electric system; understand manufacturer's circuit diagrams and specification manuals.
Apply health and safety standards
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
Use technical documentation
Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.
Repair vehicle's electrical equipment
Repair and replace electrical equipment inside vehicles, such as lighting and air conditioning systems.
