Automotive Technician
Diagnose and repair vehicles that are now as much software as engine.
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- Typical pay
- €29k–€52k
- Usual education
- Apprenticeship
- Outlook
- Shifting fast toward electric vehicles — technicians with EV qualifications are in short supply.
A day in the life
Diagnostics on a laptop, then under the vehicle; increasingly working on hybrid and electric drivetrains with high-voltage training.
Ways in
- Motor vehicle apprenticeship
- College diploma
- Manufacturer training scheme
What to study at 16
The subjects you choose for the final years of secondary school can shape which degrees, exams and careers are easiest to reach. This is about choosing courses, not choosing a school.
Spain
FP de Grado Medio
France
Bac professionnel
Germany
Ausbildung (duale Ausbildung)
Poland
Technikum
Ireland
PLC and apprenticeships
Switzerland
EFZ apprenticeship (Lehre)
Skills that matter
Best courses to take
The study routes that lead most directly into this career.
Automotive & EV Technology Apprenticeship
Diagnostics and repair, increasingly focused on electric vehicles.
Diagnostics and EV-ready training.
Helpful school subjects: Maths, Physics
Vehicle Electromechanics (Grado Medio)
Engine, electrical and hybrid vehicle systems, with workshop hours from the first term.
Includes hybrid and electric vehicle systems.
Helpful school subjects: Mechanics, Vehicle electrics, Diagnostics
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