As an Automotive Electrician, you will need to master following:

• automotive diagnostic equipment
• car controls
• carry out improvised vehicle repairs
• inspect for faults in the vehicle's electric system
• install automotive electrical equipment
• install car electronics
• perform manual work autonomously
• perform vehicle diagnostic procedures
• repair vehicle's electrical equipment
• use automotive diagnostic equipment
• vehicle electrical systems

More generally, an automotive electrician is also versed in:

• apply health and safety standards
• electrical wiring plans
• electricity
• electronics
• energy storage systems
• fasten components
• mechanics
• mechanics of motor vehicles
• perform test run
• read standard blueprints
• troubleshoot
• types of vehicles
• use specialised tools in electric repairs
• use technical documentation
• wear appropriate protective gear

It also helps to know the following:

• clean vehicle exterior
• diagnose defective engines
• identify customer's needs
• install transport equipment batteries
• install transport equipment lighting
• keep stock records
• maintain vehicle records
• position vehicles for maintenance and repair
• repair vehicle electrical systems
• write records for repairs
• apply soldering techniques
• battery chemistry
• battery components
• battery fluids
• conduct performance tests
• create technical plans
• drive vehicles
• ensure client orientation
• execute vehicle maintenance
• maintain electrical engines
• maintain electrical equipment
• operate battery test equipment
• operate soldering equipment
• perform road testing of vehicles
• provide customer follow-up services
• repair battery components
• test electronic units