You could do a vehicle maintenance course that also covers auto electrical work. Courses like this could help you find a trainee position. They include:

• light vehicle maintenance and repair
• auto electrical and mobile electrical operations
• T Level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for these courses vary.

• 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level

You could apply for a place on an apprenticeship, such as:

• Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
• Vehicle Damage, Mechanical, Electrical and Trim Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship

These take around 3 years to complete and are a mix of on-the-job training and learning off-site.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

You can apply for jobs as an auto electrician if you've got qualifications and experience in motor mechanics.

Experience of working with hybrid and electric vehicles will be useful.

You'll need:

• the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• problem-solving skills
• the ability to use your initiative
• knowledge of maths
• the ability to work well with others
• persistence and determination
• the ability to work well with your hands
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

You may need a driving licence, which might include LGV (lorries) or PCV (buses), depending on the vehicles you work with.

As an auto electrician, you could:

• take readings, using a laptop or device connected to an engine's electronic control unit
• inspect and test wiring and electrical systems in vehicles
• find and fix faults
• refer to manufacturers' circuit diagrams and manuals
• fit new electrical parts to vehicles
• work on hybrid and electrical vehicle systems
• fill out repair sheets for customers, listing the work you have done

You could work at a garage or in a workshop.

Your working environment may be noisy.