Automotive Electrician (ANZSCO 321111)
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What an Automotive Electrician does
Installs, maintains and repairs electrical wiring and electronic components in motor vehicles. Registration or licensing may be required.
- Also called
- Automotive Electrical Fitter
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 321111
- Skill level
- 3Certificate IV, or Certificate III with on-the-job training
- Assessing authority
- TRA
- National shortage
- Shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredVia MLTSSLEligible
Employer-sponsored
Main tasks
- using test equipment to locate electrical and electronic malfunctions
- dismantling and removing electrical and electronic assemblies and components
- installing electrical equipment and electronic components in motor vehicles
- connecting power-operated vehicle equipment and accessories to power supply
- adjusting engine control systems and timing
- testing and replacing defective alternators, generators, voltage regulators and starter motors
- repairing and replacing faulty ignition and electrical wiring
- replacing defective parts such as fuses, lamps and switches
Shortage by state
- NationalShortage
- ACTShortage
- NSWShortage
- NTShortage
- QLDShortage
- SAShortage
- TASShortage
- VICShortage
- WAShortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does an Automotive Electrician do?
Installs, maintains and repairs electrical wiring and electronic components in motor vehicles. Registration or licensing may be required. Also called: Automotive Electrical Fitter. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Automotive Electrician on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Automotive Electrician (ANZSCO 321111) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 189, 190, 482, 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Automotive Electrician?
321111. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can an Automotive Electrician migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Automotive Electrician for the Subclass 186, Subclass 189, Subclass 190, Subclass 482, Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Who assesses Automotive Electrician for an Australian visa?
TRA, the skills assessing authority listed for 321111.
Is Automotive Electrician in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "Shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.