Some of the current career pathways within the automotive industry include:
- Automotive Technician (Mechanic)
- Automotive Air Conditioning Technician
- Electric Vehicle Technician
- Automotive Service Technician
- Outdoor Power Equipment Technician
- Bicycle Technician
- MotorSport Technician
- Automotive Tyre Technician
- Automotive Electrical Technician
- Automotive Underbody Technician
- Motorcycle Technician
- Diesel Mechanic
- Heavy Vehicle Mechanic (Trucks)
- Mobile Plant Mechanic (Tractors)
- Agricultural Equipment Technician
- Engine Reconditioner
- Trailer Technician
- Vehicle Trimmer
- Vehicle Glazer
- Marine Mechanic
- Vehicle Loss Assessor
- Alternate Fuel Technician (LPG, LNG)
- Driveline Technician
- Automotive Brake Specialist
- Automotive Cooling Technicians
- Automotive Sales
- Automotive Part Recycler
- Vehicle Body Collision Repair
- Vehicle Refinishing
- Service Station Attendant
- Automotive Parts Interpreters
- Vehicle Detailer
- Diesel Fuel Specialist
- Automotive Dealers
There are also significant career opportunities arising from new technologies and innovation including:
- Advanced manufacturing and 3d printing for parts
- Advanced driver assisted systems and sensor technology
- Autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles
- New fuels, particularly hydrogen
- Infrastructure for new fuels
- Connecting vehicles and infrastructure
- Waste management and recycling for automotive parts, particularly tyres, body and parts
- Mobility solutions and last-mile transportation
