Automotive Entry Level Commencements Below is a collection of up-to-date statistics focusing on entry level commencements of apprentices into the automotive industry since 1997.  Contact the National Centre for Vocational Education Research for more information. Australian Apprenticeship Increase in the Automotive Industry within Australia Apprentice and Traineeship Commencements in Australia for 2003 Apprentice and Traineeship Commencements in Australia since 1997 Segmented by Occupation Occupations 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 Motor Mechanic 5,800 5,610 5,510 5,900 5,430 4,550 4,060 Automotive Electrician 390 350 420 410 330 310 320 Panel Beater 520 580 650 980 950 770 830 Vehicle Painter 600 650 690 940 890 680 690 Vehicle Body Maker 300 350 440 410 560 770 1,540 Vehicle Trimmer 100 140 60 60 80 60 60 Sales Representative 290 200 150 20 0 0 0 Motor Vehicle & Caravan Salesperson 570 1,090 560 500 610 370 60 Motor Vehicle Parts Interpreter 570 620 420 380 390 300 190 Motor Vehicle Parts & Access. Fitter 900 920 590 910 1,000 1,060 810 Service Station Attendant 350 240 310 530 120 310 170 Vehicle Cleaner 190 240 230 230 230 190 120 Mechanic's Assistant 1,160 1,020 740 320 340 260 130 Other 10 40 50 140 210 10 10 Total - Automotive (Est.) 11,750 12,050 10,820 11,750 11,730 9,640 8,990

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Author : ATA
Date : 17/07/2003