Automotive diagnostician: training, further training, information, providers at a glance

Anyone wishing to be admitted to the Federal Professional Examination for the Federal Certificate of Competence in Automotive Diagnostics must meet the following requirements:

• 4-year basic training in automotive engineering and 2 years of professional experience
• 3-year basic training in automotive engineering and 5 years of professional experience
• Vocational trainer certificate
• Refrigerant authorization
• Completion of the required areas of competence

The continuing education, further training to become an automotive diagnostician with Federal Diploma of Higher Education is modular in structure. Each module is completed with a certificate examination and covers practical content from the field of automotive technology in greater depth.

Regardless of whether the focus is on passenger cars or commercial vehicles, the following topics are covered:

• Vehicle electrics and electronics: analysis, diagnosis and maintenance of electrical and electronic systems
• Comfort and safety electronics: understanding and testing systems such as air conditioning, seat heating, airbags and safety interlocks
• Driving assistance and infotainment systems: use and maintenance of modern assistance systems as well as multimedia and communication solutions in the vehicle
• Customer relations and communication: professional interaction with customers, consultations and service quality

Depending on the specialization chosen for the continuing education, Higher Education with Federal Diploma of Higher Education, in-depth content from the following areas is added:

• Chassis: driving dynamics, steering, brakes and suspension systems
• Motor technology: structure, function and diagnosis of modern drives
• Power transmission: Transmission types, all-wheel drives and their control systems

Continuing education, further training as an automotive diagnostician with Federal Diploma of Higher Education provides comprehensive technical and diagnostic skills that are in demand in modern workshops and service centers. It is aimed at professionals with a sound basic education in the automotive sector who wish to develop their skills further.

Please note: The exact learning content of the continuing education, Higher Education course for automotive diagnosticians with Federal Diploma of Higher Education may vary depending on the school. It is advisable to enquire about the content directly with the respective educational institution. You can use our contact form to conveniently send an inquiry to the desired school.

Graduates of the continuing education, further training to become an automotive diagnostician with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education are able to take on a management position in an automotive company. To this end, they have comprehensive technical, practical and diagnostic skills and can respond to individual customer needs. Automotive diagnosticians recognize technical correlations quickly and reliably, are competent in dealing with customers and have good negotiating skills. They are able to understand and diagnose complex electronic, electrical and mechanical systems, can assess the consequences of their actions and have a strong sense of quality, the ability to work in a team and organizational skills.

Continuing education, further training as an automotive diagnostician is part-time. It takes two to three years. Enquire with the provider.

The automotive diagnostician training with a federal certificate can be completed with two different specializations, one in "commercial vehicles" and the other in "passenger cars". However, the following modules are mandatory for both specializations:

• Vehicle electrical electronics
• Comfort and safety systems
• Driving assistance and infotainment systems
• Customer relations

In addition, separate modules in the areas of chassis, engine and power transmission are offered for both specialist areas.