Career pathway
Automotive Electricians
ANZSCO 3211
Employed
10,400
Part-time share
14%
Female share
6%
Median weekly earnings
$2,808
Median age
35 yrs
Employment outlook
Declining
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
About this career
Automotive Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical wiring and electronic components in motor vehicles.
What they typically do
- 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
States and territories
Share of workers by location
QLD
32.7%
WA
27.9%
NSW
16.8%
VIC
15.4%
SA
3.8%
TAS
1.4%
NT
1.2%
ACT
0.9%
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Automotive Electricians.
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Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
AUR30320 · AQF 3 · 74 providers
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Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology
AUR40626 · AQF 4 · 14 providers