The study of planning, designing, developing, producing and maintaining motor vehicles including earth moving equipment, motor cycles and small engines. The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of the theory and practice of the design, production and functioning of motor vehicles, vehicle body building, repair, painting and trimming, and maintaining and repairing motor vehicles, earth moving plant, motor cycles and small engines. It also involves developing an ability to organise, cost and complete the tasks required in the design, construction and maintenance of motor vehicles.
Automotive Engineering and Technology develops skills in:
Automobile Drivers drive motor cars to transport passengers to destinations.
Explore careerAutomotive Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical wiring and electronic components in motor vehicles.
Explore careerBus and Coach Drivers drive buses and coaches to transport passengers over established and special routes.
Explore careerCar Detailers wash and clean exteriors and interiors of motor vehicles, and touch up paint work, glass and upholstery to prepare them for sale or rent.
Explore careerEngineering Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the engineering and technical operations of organisations.
Explore careerMetal Fitters and Machinists fit and assemble fabricated metal parts into products, set up machining tools, production machines and textile machines, and operate machining tools and machines to shape metal stock and castings.
Explore careerMotor Mechanics repair, maintain and test motor vehicle and other internal combustion engines and related mechanical components.
Explore careerMotor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters fit and replace parts and accessories on motor vehicles.
Explore careerOther Engineering Professionals include Aeronautical Engineer, Agricultural Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Engineering Technologist, Environmental Engineer and Naval Architect occupations.
Explore careerPanelbeaters repair damage to metal, fibreglass and plastic body work on vehicles, and form replacement vehicle panels.
Explore careerRetail Managers organise and control the operations of establishments which provide retail services.
Explore careerSales Assistants (General) sell goods and services, such as food, clothing, hardware, household appliances, office supplies and cosmetics, in retail and wholesale establishments.
Explore careerTrain and Tram Drivers drive trains and trams to transport passengers and freight on rail networks.
Explore careerTruck Drivers drive heavy trucks, removal vans, tankers and tow trucks to transport bulky goods and liquids.
Explore careerVehicle Body Builders and Trimmers manufacture and repair prototype production units and purpose-built vehicle bodies, and install, repair and replace the interior trim of vehicles.
Explore careerVehicle Painters prepare surfaces of vehicles, match and mix colours and apply paint.
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