2. The Automotive Industry
• The first true technological leap forward for cars came in 1911, when
automobile companies began installing electric starters into vehicles. The
cigarette lighter arrived in 1925, the radio in 1930, power steering in 1956,
the 9-track player in 1965, the cassette deck in 1970, and air bags in 1984.
3. • But the true driver conveniences started rolling in after that. Compact disc
players started popping up in cars in 1985, followed by dashboard computer
diagnostics in 1994 and GPS navigation systems in 1995. Then, in the 2000s,
cars started to feature USB ports and Bluetooth connectivity
4. • Perhaps the most significant example of the transformation of the
automobile today is part two of Tesla's "master plan," as outlined by CEO
Elon Musk. The electric car giant plans to create solar roofs with integrated
battery storage and create self-driving car technology that is "ten times safer"
than manual driving.
5. • The new Tesla Model 3 can go from 0-100 km/h in under six seconds (for
reference, that's faster than a 2018 V6 Commodore) and travel up to 345 km before
having to be charged up again.
• If leaving Sydney, that means you can get just over a third of the way to Melbourne
before having to plug it in again.
• It takes 30 minutes to recharge your Tesla.
• It also comes with a 5-star safety rating, the ability to run on "autopilot" in certain
driving situations and can comfortably seat five adults.
6. What is happening in Australia
• With the closure of domestic car manufacturing fast approaching, and the
forecast of the direct loss of 40,000 jobs, the automotive industry will still
remain a significant economic entity, employing 340,000 people after 2017.
• The new ‘face’ of industry will be the sales, service and repair of motor
vehicles and components, which will represent more than 95% of activity.
The industry will continue to have a manufacturing presence through the
assembly and manufacture of heavy vehicles, agricultural, mining and lifting
machinery, vehicle bodies and trailers.
7. • The number of vehicles has grown by an average of 2.4% per annum or an
additional 450,000 every year over the last five years.
• Technological change is leading to employers experiencing a skills shortage.
• 40.6% of employers reported a skills shortage due to technological change.
8. • NSW has the second largest proportion of employment in the automotive
industry (25%)
• NSW has the highest number of automotive businesses (18,402)
• NSW has the highest number of motor mechanics (25,850)
9. What qualifications are available?
• Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
• Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
• Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology
• Certificate III Automotive Refinishing Technology
• Certificate III Automotive Body Repair Technology
• Certificate II in Automotive Body Repair Technology
• Certificate II in Automotive Servicing Technology
• Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology
11. • With Australia’s freight task forecast to increase by 26% over the next
decade, the Road Transport sector, which employs almost 500,000 people,
will continue to be the predominant mode of transport for moving freight
around Australia. The increasing adoption of ecommerce platforms by
Australian retailers is expected to support industry expansion while also
increasing the need for upskilling workers to adapt to evolving technology
and systems.
12. • 48,747 registered businesses in the road freight transport ranging from
single truck operators to large multi-national corporations
• 19 per cent growth by 2026 forecast for domestic passenger task
• $21.65 billion spent by Australians on eCommerce in 2016 requiring
distribution to customers
• $1.2 billion of cargo moved in Australian ports everyday