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Automotive Electrician
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Automotive Electrical Mechanic, Automotive Electrical Fitter )
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Duties and Tasks
Automotive electricians may perform the following tasks: - work with computer-controlled engine management systems
- service, identify and repair faults on electronically controlled vehicle systems such as electronic fuel injection, electronic ignition, anti-lock braking, cruise control, automatic transmission, air bags and airconditioning
- install electrical equipment such as gauges, lighting, alternators and starter motors in vehicles
- install electrically operated accessories such as radios, heating or demisting equipment, airconditioners, driving lamps and anti-theft systems
- use meters, test instruments and circuit diagrams to find electrical faults
- adjust engine control systems and timing to make sure vehicles are running at peak performance
- test, recondition and replace faulty alternators, generators, starter motors and related items such as voltage regulators and batteries
- repair or replace faulty ignition, electrical wiring, fuses, lamps and switches
- use hand tools, specialised electrical tools and instruments and machines, including drills, grinders, presses and lathes
- solder or weld when repairing electrical parts
- sell and install electrical parts and accessories
- install, repair and service airconditioning systems.
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Earnings
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Income of persons working full-time, 2006
Automotive Electricians
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Income per Week
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Number
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Share (%)
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| $1000 or more |
1,196 |
22.9 |
| $400 - $599 |
1,115 |
21.4 |
| $600 - $799 |
1,216 |
23.3 |
| $800 - $999 |
826 |
15.8 |
| Less than $400 |
862 |
16.5 |
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This information is based on the 2006 census conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Earnings of persons working full-time and part-time, 2006
Automotive Electricians
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Employment Status
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Weekly Income ($)
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| Full-time |
868 |
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This information is based on the Employee Earnings, Benefits and Trade Union Membership survey conducting annually by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Related Courses
New South Wales / ACT
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
See State Specific Information below for further education and training options.
Further Information
Automotive Training Australia Ltd (National Office)
Electrical Trades Union of Australia (ACT Branch)
Institute of Automotive Mechanical Engineers Inc
Motor Trade Association of South Australia Inc
Motor Trades Association of Queensland
Motor Trades Association of the Northern Territory
Tasmanian Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce
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