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Career Spotlight: What Does An Electrical Specialist Do?

Automotive Training Centre

As modern vehicles become more technologically advanced, the role of an electrical specialist after auto mechanic school has become increasingly important. These specialists ensure that the complex electrical systems in vehicles are functioning properly, contributing to everything from safety to comfort and entertainment.

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In Praise of the Humble 12-Volt Battery 

Brake & Front End

It was just 6 volts, and its primary purpose at the time was to store the electrical energy the starter would use to crank the engine mechanically and to power the headlight (before the electric light, an oil lamp was used and “started” with a match). The first battery in vehicles coincided with the first electric starter in 1912.