AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICIAN – ANZSCO 321111

NOTE: The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released a new classification system called OSCA (Occupational Skills Classification of Australia), which may be adopted for immigration purposes in the future. This occupation is listed under the ANZSCO classification system, which is currently used by the Department of Home Affairs for skilled migration assessments.

Corresponding OSCA Occupation:

• AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICIAN – OSCA 351231 (Click to view OSCA details)
  

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

Skill Level: 3

Alternative Title:

• Automotive Electrical Fitter

Potential Visa Options for AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICIAN

UNIT GROUP 3212 MOTOR MECHANICS

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

Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group 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 may be required.

Tasks Include:

• 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

Occupations in this Group:

• 321111 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICIAN

Skills Assessment Requirements

Most skilled visas and employer-sponsored visas require a skills assessment. Exemptions are available only in very limited circumstances.

The skills assessment authority for Diesel Motor Mechanics is Trade Recognition Australia (TRA). If eligible, you may also obtain a skills assessment through VETASSESS, which conducts trade skills assessments on behalf of Trade Recognition Australia (TRA).

TRA Skills Assessment Pathways

TRA has following four skills assessment Programs: 

• Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP)
• Migration Skills Assessment (MSA)
• Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Skills Assessment
• Job Ready Program (JRP)