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