Training courses for car electrician diagnostician
Online courses:
* Coursera: “Diagnosis and Repair of Automotive Electrical Systems” (University of Illinois)
* Udemy: “Diagnostics and repair of automotive electrical systems”
* edX: “Vehicle Electrical Systems” (Texas A&M)
* Pluralsight: “Vehicle electronics diagnostics”
Full-time courses at training centers:
* Knox Technical College: Automotive Electrician Training Program
* Automotive Technology Institute (ATI): Automotive Electrical Certification Course
*National Institute of Automotive Training (NIASE): Automotive Electrical Certification Course
* Professional Development Institute (PDI): Automotive Electrical Diagnostics and Repair Course
Admission requirements:
* Knowledge of basic electrical engineering principles
* Experience working with vehicles and their systems
* Ability to use diagnostic equipment and software
Program content:
* Operating principles of automotive electrical systems
* Diagnostics and troubleshooting in electrical circuits
* Repair of generators, starters and battery components
* Use of diagnostic equipment and software
*Electronic engine management systems
* Electrical lighting and body systems
* Comfort and safety systems
Duration of training:
* Online courses: from 4 to 12 weeks
* Full-time courses: from 6 to 18 months
Certification:
* Certificate of car electrician diagnostician (from the training center)
*ASE Certified (from National Institute of Automotive Excellence)
Job prospects:
Car electrician diagnosticians are in demand in car repair shops, dealerships and other establishments that service cars. They may specialize in specific makes and models of cars or work on a variety of vehicles.
Average salary:
The average annual salary for automotive electrical systems mechanics was $51,640 in May 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.