Vehicle Electrician

To obtain a licence to practise as a car, motorcycle and moped technician, a 100-hour seminar titled «VEHICLE MECHANIC / VEHICLE ELECTRICIAN» is required, together with at least 8 years of previous experience, gained within the last 15 years.

The Programme Cost is €350.

1. Application
2. Fee €29.50 (Tax Office)
3. Certified copy of identity card
4. Two (2) colour photographs (passport type)
5. Solemn declaration under Law 1599/86 that: “I have not been irrevocably convicted of desertion or draft evasion and am not subject to the restrictions of article 19 of Law 1763/88 «military conscription of Greeks».”
6. Certificate of employment (signed by the employer and endorsed by the labour inspector – the form is provided by our office).
7. Certificate from a Lifelong Learning Centre recognised by the competent state authority (100 hours) showing that the applicant has successfully attended the courses listed for their specialty.

The Vehicle Electrician licence to practise also covers the professional rights of the Instrument Technician.

In addition, Vehicle Mechanics and Vehicle Electricians are allowed to repair and maintain all kinds of vehicle air-conditioning systems (air condition, climatair etc.), under par. 3 art. 20 of Law 3534/2007, Government Gazette A’ 40/23.2.2007.

The programme lasts 100 hours in total, corresponding to 5 ECVET CREDITS, and is organised into the following thematic modules:

Thematic module 1: Basic Principles of Electrical Engineering and Electrical Circuits

Thematic module 2: Electronic Components, Electrical Machines and Power Systems

Thematic module 3: Car Electrical and Electronic Systems

Thematic module 4: Automation, Electrical Installations and Safety

At the end of the training, trainees will be able to:

• Understand the basic principles of electrics and electrical engineering.
• Recognise electrical symbols, drawings and circuits.
• Use tools and measuring instruments correctly (multimeter, ammeter etc.).
• Carry out basic electrical installations in line with safety regulations.
• Apply procedures for protection against electric shock and short circuits.
• Locate and fix simple electrical faults.
• Connect and test electrical devices and panels.
• Interpret technical manuals and electrical diagrams.
• Follow occupational health and safety rules in the workplace.
• Work effectively with others in a technical working environment.

The course design follows the methodology of Open and Distance e-learning. Teaching through an asynchronous distance learning system is based mainly on self-paced study of the teaching material and on activities, so as to ensure a high degree of autonomy for the Trainee.

Each part includes:

• asynchronous online teaching on a distance learning platform, so that trainees choose their own schedule for studying the teaching material,
• Assessment activities.

After successfully completing the programme, participants receive a Training Certificate accompanied by a Diploma Supplement.