About this industry
Work in the automotive industry by selling, servicing, and repairing vehicles such as cars, trucks, buses, and motorcycles. Roles can involve inspecting and servicing vehicles, changing tyres, installing parts, and repairing engines and electrical systems. You may also work in customer service, helping customers choose vehicles, parts, or services. The car and transport industry is changing fast with new technologies, like advanced safety systems and electric vehicles — including fully electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid cars. These exciting changes are creating lots of job opportunities and new skills you can learn if you want to work in this sector.
Where can this take you?
Job titles in this industry
- Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters
- Tyre Fitter
- Light Vehicle Technician
- Vehicle Body Builders and Trimmers
- Vehicle Body Repair Technician
- Heavy Vehicle Technician
- Automotive Electrician
- Autoglazier
- Automotive Refinishing Technician
- Motor Vehicle Parts Interpreter
- Motor Vehicle and Vehicle Parts Salespersons
- Bicycle Mechanic
- Motorcycle Mechanic
- Small Engine Mechanic
Career opportunities
- Service / Parts Manager
- Business Manager
- Automotive Master Technician
- Motor Sport Crew Member
- Vehicle Insurance Assessor
- Automotive Electrical Master Technician
- Body Repair Master Technician
VET qualifications
Continue your studies with one of the following:
- AUR40116 – Certificate IV in Automotive Management
- AUR40216 – Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis
- AUR40320 – Certificate IV in Motor Sport Technology
- AUR40520 – Certificate IV in Vehicle Loss Assessing
- AUR40620 – Certificate IV in Automotive Electrical Technology
- AUR40720 – Certificate IV in Automotive Body Repair Technology
- AUR50116 – Diploma in Automotive Management
- AUR50216 – Diploma in Automotive Technology
Study VET while you complete the SACE
Traineeship/apprenticeship (contract or training)
Qualifications you could earn
Start your career at school through on-the-job training in one of:
- AUR20220 Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning Technology
- AUR20420 Certificate II in Automotive Electrical Technology
- AUR20520 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology
- AUR21220 Certificate II in Automotive Underbody Technology
- AUR20920 Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology
- AUR21920 Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology
- AUR30116 Certificate III in Automotive Administration
- AUR30220 Certificate III in Bicycle Workshop Operations
- AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
- AUR30420 Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology
- AUR30520 Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology
- AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- AUR30720 Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology
- AUR30820 Certificate III in Motorcycle Mechanical Technology
- AUR31020 Certificate III in Automotive Sales
- AUR31120 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
- AUR31220 Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology
- AUR31316 Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning
- AUR31420 Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Fuel Technology
- AUR31520 Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology
- AUR31820 Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Trailer Technology
- AUR32120 Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology
- AUR32220 Certificate III in Automotive Glazing Technology
- AUR32120 Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology
- AUR32220 Certificate III in Automotive Glazing Technology
- AUR32320 Certificate III in Automotive and Marine Trimming Technology
- AUR32420 Certificate III in Automotive Refinishing Technology
- AUR32518 Certificate III in Automotive Underbody Technology
Qualifications for institutional delivery (off-the-job training)
Qualifications you could earn
Start VET study at school through off-the-job training in:
- AUR20520 Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology
- AUR20720 Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation
Industry requirements
Industry specific requirements, including:
- Driver’s Licence
Plus
Customised SACE subjects
Pastoral care – mentoring and monitoring