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Is being a vehicle electrical installer a good fit for you?

Fits and maintains electronic gear in vehicles, boats and trains. This includes sound, navigation, security and sonar systems.

What the work involves

  • Inspects and tests electrical systems to find faults, using the eye, testers and software.
  • Reassembles and tests equipment after repairs.
  • Adjusts, repairs or replaces faulty wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air conditioning and safety systems.
  • Joins wires by cutting and splicing, then solders connections to fittings, sockets and equipment.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

How much training it needs

Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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