imi123 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 hi im after a apprenticeship in motor vehicle and have been called today by a agency, they say they have a vacancy for a auto electrician. what does this job consist of and what would you be doing day to day. i originally wanted to do a technician apprenticeship, is this the same, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bulldog D Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 An auto electrician is quite a sophisticated and technical job! Becoming familiar with a vehicle's electrical system is quite a challenging role, and as vehicle's become more electrically dependent that role will increase in it's importance. I personally think it's the way forward as in 10 years time I'm not sure how much dependence we'll have on the good old combustion engine. As fuel prices are becoming more expensive other options will be sought and even fuel cell technology will be very dependent on electric power. I would definitely look at it as this could be a future proof career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi123 Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 An auto electrician is quite a sophisticated and technical job! Becoming familiar with a vehicle's electrical system is quite a challenging role, and as vehicle's become more electrically dependent that role will increase in it's importance. I personally think it's the way forward as in 10 years time I'm not sure how much dependence we'll have on the good old combustion engine. As fuel prices are becoming more expensive other options will be sought and even fuel cell technology will be very dependent on electric power. I would definitely look at it as this could be a future proof career. thanks for that, i had in my head that a auto electrician was only for audio and other small things, but engine work, that sounds superb, thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAKS4 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Are you any good at making tea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi123 Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 Are you any good at making tea? alright, will get better when the wage goes up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrod Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 An auto electrician is quite a sophisticated and technical job! Becoming familiar with a vehicle's electrical system is quite a challenging role, and as vehicle's become more electrically dependent that role will increase in it's importance. I personally think it's the way forward as in 10 years time I'm not sure how much dependence we'll have on the good old combustion engine. As fuel prices are becoming more expensive other options will be sought and even fuel cell technology will be very dependent on electric power. I would definitely look at it as this could be a future proof career. All very true. An auto electrician can of course deal with the simple things like fitting stereos or dealing qwith lighting issues, but more often he will be called in when the other mechanics are scratching their heads over a problem with the car's charging system, or an engine sensor, or a problem with the ignition or fuel injection which is becoming increasingly complex on modern systems. If you have the chance to go the route of an auto electrician rather than mechanic, I'd advise you to jump at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny11 Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 incoming years general auto electrician will not exist as car electronic management will be so complicated unless you are train with one make of car and had all equitment or you will not manage it expect the easy jobs, why dont you train as a gas fitter £500+ a day if you charge what some cowboys do, or pay £3-4000 driving instructor and earn £20+ an hour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi123 Posted April 13, 2011 Author Share Posted April 13, 2011 not interested in these kind of jobs as a lot of people go for these, this is a gap in the market i think, as cars are becoming more electronically controlled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny11 Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 should try for one make instead of general imo, mercedes Master techicains are on a very very good wage, why dont you try to get one there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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