Electrical installation technicians are responsible for installing and repairing electrical accessories to vehicles. These may range from security devices and audio enhancements to electronic starting devices.
Duties may vary from employer to employer but they will commonly include:
As an electrical installation technician you will need to demonstrate:
You will need to be trained in vehicle electronics. There are a range of qualifications for which you can study that will give you the underpinning knowledge and skills required to carry out the job.
If you need to fit DAB radios in vehicles you will need to complete your Automotive Technician Accreditation, this is an assessment of current competence in your job role that lasts for three years. To find out more click ATA DAB
Please note: These figures are meant as a guide only and may vary from employer to employer and may be dependent on the geographical area.
Electrical installation technicians normally work 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday, however, you may be able to work overtime in the evenings and at weekends. You would be based in a garage or workshop and may be out on the road if needed.
Salary:
There may be opportunities for shift and overtime pay depending on your employer. You may also be eligible for holiday entitlement, company pension and private healthcare schemes.
There are several ways of starting your career as a trainee electrical installation technician:
Train at work, in a dedicated training facility managed by the employer; many manufacturers offer apprenticeship programmes that involve training at specially equipped centres. Please click here for links to employers’ websites
Study on day release at local colleges or with training providers whilst in employment
Attend college, or a private training provider who will organise work placements
Study full time at college with practical exercises as well as classroom work
Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle). As an apprentice, you could work for a dealership and focus on a particular manufacturer, or work for an independent garage that deals with many different makes of vehicles. In both, you'll choose your area of specialization, whether that's motorcycles, cars, heavy vehicles or vehicle elctrical systems.
To look at current Apprenticeship Vacancies please click HERE.