While South Australia’s declining manufacturing sector is costing the state jobs, the crash repair industry is desperately trying to fill positions. The Motor Trade Association of South Australia’s chief executive, Paul Unerkov, said there was a lack of apprentices entering the industry. “Rapid automotive technology changes mean people coming into the industry, either from another trade or through an apprenticeship, require higher levels of literacy and numeracy, a strong work ethic and an ability to grasp technical concepts to successfully work in modern workshops.”

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