Transportation Electrician (Occupation Code : 671208)
Description
Installs, maintains and repairs electrical wiring and electronic components in motorised vehicles. NOTE: This occupation is listed as a trade.Tasks
Installing, testing, connecting, maintaining and modifying electrical wiring and control systems in motorised vehicles.
Inspecting and testing manufactured electrical parts of motorised vehicles.
Locating and removing or repairing circuit defects in motorised vehicles.
Inspecting and testing electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions in motorised vehicles, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
Referring to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems in motorised vehicles.
Installing electrical equipment such as air-conditioning, heating, or ignition systems and components in motorised vehicles.
Repairing or rebuilding equipment such as starters, generators, distributors, or door controls, using electrician's tools in motorised vehicles.
Alternate Occupation Names
Aircraft Electrician
Ships Electrician
Automotive Electrical Fitter
Autotronics Technician
Auto Electrician
Transport Electrician
Automotive Electrician
Vehicle Electrician
Locomotive Electrician
Learning Pathways
Apprenticeship 1
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is a learning programme where a learner is first employed by an employer in an apprenticeship position. The apprenticeship consists of theoretical training at a training centre or TVET College as well as workplace training under the supervision of a qualified artisan
Step 2 : Final assessment
- Trade Test
The trade test is a national assessment that is conducted by a trade test centre that is accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). You are only a qualified artisan after passing the trade test.
Learnership 2
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- General Education and Training Certificate
A General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) or a Grade 9 certificate issued by a school OR an Adult Education and Training (ABET) NQF Level 1 certificate OR a recognised equivalent qualification obtained at NQF Level 1 are required to enter this learning pathway
Step 2 : Learnerships
- Learnership – Autotronics Level 2
A candidate needs to have an employer in order to enter into a learnership.
Step 3 : Learnerships
- Learnership – Autotronics Level 3
A candidate needs to have an employer in order to enter into a learnership.
Step 4 : Learnerships
- Learnership – Autotronics Level 4
A candidate needs to have an employer in order to enter into a learnership.
Step 5 : Final assessment
- Trade Test
The trade test is a national assessment that is conducted by a trade test centre that is accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). You are only a qualified artisan after passing the trade test.
Further Education and Training Certificate 3
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- Further Education and Training Certificate NQF Level 3 or Grade 11
Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3 are required.
Step 2 : General Qualification
Step 3 : Workplace experience
- Workplace experience
The workplace experience can be gained during or after completion of the courses.
Step 4 : Final assessment
- Trade Test
The trade test is a national assessment that is conducted by a trade test centre that is accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). You are only a qualified artisan after passing the trade test.
National Certificate 4
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- General Education and Training Certificate
A General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) or a Grade 9 certificate issued by a school OR an Adult Education and Training (ABET) NQF Level 1 certificate OR a recognised equivalent qualification obtained at NQF Level 1 are required to enter this learning pathway
Step 2 : General Qualification
Certificate 5
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- Further Education and Training Certificate NQF Level 3 or Grade 11
Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3 are required.
Step 2 : General Qualification
Step 3 : Workplace experience
- Workplace experience
The workplace experience can be gained during or after completion of the courses.
Step 4 : Final assessment
- Trade Test
The trade test is a national assessment that is conducted by a trade test centre that is accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). You are only a qualified artisan after passing the trade test.
Related Occupation 6
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- Entry requirements for trades
The learning pathways leading to all the occupations that are classified as “trades” are currently under revision. New occupational qualifications will be registered under the QCTO. New entrance requirements will be specified in each of the qualifications. According to the new Draft Trade Test Regulations (March 2013) the minimum entry requirements are: • a minimum of 40% in mathematics (excluding mathematical literacy) at Grade 9 level or a National Certificate (Vocational) Level 2; and • in the case of civil, mechanical and electrical categories of trades a minimum of 40% in the relevant N2 Trade Theory or the relevant vocational subjects of the National Certificate (Vocational) Level 2
Step 2 : Internship
- Artisan Internship
You can do a learning programme that includes prescribed work experience, such as an internship, after you have completed the knowledge and practical components.
Step 3 : Final assessment
- Trade Test
The trade test is a national assessment that is conducted by a trade test centre that is accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). You are only a qualified artisan after passing the trade test.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) 7
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- RPL for Artisans
You can accumulate knowledge and experience over a minimum period of time while doing the work of an artisan that allows you to apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL). RPL is a formal process whereby a person's previous learning (through training and experiences) is assessed in order to determine training gaps.
Step 2 : Final assessment
- Trade Test
The trade test is a national assessment that is conducted by a trade test centre that is accredited by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). You are only a qualified artisan after passing the trade test.