Automotive

If fixing cars has always been a passion of yours, you’ll find lots of opportunities for a career in the automotive sector. By 2020, there’s expected to be an additional 10,000 jobs across the industry, so studying the skills you’ll need now will put you in a great position in the future! Garages of all shapes and sizes require qualified vehicle technicians, with many needing those with specialisms in paint work, electrics, body work and exhaust fitting. You could even set your sights on managing and then owning a garage, as you’ll learn the necessary leadership and business skills with us too!

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Autocare Technician

Bicycle Mechanic

Motor Vehicle Parts Person

Paint Sprayer

Accident Repair Technician

Auto Electrician

Automotive Glazing Technician

Bus & Coach Engineering Technician

Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician

Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician

Motorcycle Technician

Garage Manager

Automotive

If you love tinkering with cars and are never happier than when you’re wearing overalls and figuring out how things work, a career in the automotive industry could be just around the corner.

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