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Diploma In Auto Electrician

The Diploma In Auto Electrician offered by OXQUAL develops advanced practical competence in automotive electrical and electronic systems. The programme covers vehicle wiring, batteries, charging and starting systems, ECUs, sensors, diagnostic tools, hybrid and electric vehicles,...

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Overview

About this qualification

The Diploma In Auto Electrician offered by OXQUAL develops advanced practical competence in automotive electrical and electronic systems. The programme covers vehicle wiring, batteries, charging and starting systems, ECUs, sensors, diagnostic tools, hybrid and electric vehicles, maintenance and fault finding.

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Curriculum

What you'll cover

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

  1. Automotive Electrical Fundamentals
  2. Workshop Safety
  3. Auto-Electrical Tools
  4. Vehicle Wiring Diagrams
  5. Wiring Harnesses
  6. Connectors and Circuit Protection
  7. Automotive Batteries
  8. Charging Systems
  9. Alternators
  10. Starting Systems
  11. Starter Motors
  12. Vehicle Lighting
  13. Signalling Systems
  14. Electronic Control Units
  15. Automotive Sensors
  16. Diagnostic Trouble Codes
  17. OBD Diagnostics
  18. Multimeter Testing
  19. Hybrid-Vehicle Awareness
  20. Electric-Vehicle High-Voltage Safety
  21. EV Charging Awareness
  22. Preventive Maintenance
  23. Automotive Fault Finding
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Auto-Electrician Apprentices
  • Automotive Technicians
  • Vehicle-Service Personnel
  • Fleet-Maintenance Staff
  • Workshop Supervisors
  • Individuals developing automotive electrical skills
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Develop advanced automotive electrical competence.
  • Strengthen wiring and circuit-diagnosis skills.
  • Improve ECU and sensor troubleshooting.
  • Develop battery and charging-system competence.
  • Improve EV and hybrid safety awareness.
  • Strengthen practical diagnostic skills.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Assessment Type: Written examination, practical project and viva.
  • Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies, hands-on diagnostics project and oral defence.
  • Total Questions: 100 theory questions plus 1 practical project and 1 viva.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 9–12 months (600–800 hours total).
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