Automobile Technology
Maintaining light vehicles from various manufacturers, diagnosing complex problems, and solutions while working effectively and efficiently within commercial cost and time constraints.
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Why is this skill important?
Today’s light vehicles are complex pieces of machinery and maintaining them is a highly skilled occupation that requires a deep understanding of how they work.
Automobile technicians can work either with specific manufacturers or a wide variety of models, but must constantly keep abreast with advances in technology.
Time is money, so you must be able to work quickly and efficiently without compromising the high standards expected by employers and customers.
Skill, physical stamina and versatility mark the best technicians, who can expect to find themselves on the fast track to more senior roles.
Could this skill be for you?
If you like:
- Making things
- Using computers
- Using tools
- Things that move
- Fixing things
You should also take a look at:
- Transportation and Logistics
The Challenge
Important elements of the challenge include:
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Contestants are judged on constructing and testing electrical systems.
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Each competitor should show expertise in brake and stability control systems.
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A good understanding and interpretation of electrical and network diagrams is essential for this Skill.
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Judges will award marks for those who can correctly diagnose and repair faults.
