1. Auto Mechanic By Daniel Zanfirescu

2. Job Description An Auto Mechanic inspects and repair the engine, breaks and other parts of cars, busses and trucks. They also prevent future breakdowns in the near future. Their job is to identify the problems fast and accurately so that they can consult the costumer about the issue and the price because some auto technicians don’t get paid hourly but by how much they can accomplish in an amount of time that is reasonable to both to the costumer and himself/herself.

3. Working Conditions The working conditions depend on the working place that the employee’s are attending work at. Either way you will get dirty just by fixing or adjusting car parts as we all the the they are not the cleanest features of the car.

4. Earnings The earnings of an experienced car mechanic could range anywhere from 70 000 or any lower plus benefits. An inexperienced full time auto technician will significantly increase their income by the year.

5. Education And Training Employers prefer to hire high school graduates and experienced students that the courses related to metal work, mechanical drawing, science, mathematics and computer and automobile skills. Some auto mechanic employers require their workers to complete programs offered by trade, vocational or community collages.

6. Other Suggested Qualifications A certificate would be important but not a mandatory thing to have. Job fairs and apprenticeship programs can provide employment contacts and can lead directly to a job. Newspaper ads and internet job sites often lead an opening to a job.

7. Program Description Program: AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN In order to register fro an apprenticeship program at Durham Collage, you must have an offer of training letter from the ministry of training, collages and universities. A registered apprentice is employed in the trade and registered by his or her employer with the regional apprenticeship office.

8. Sample Career Path Level 1Apprentice Technician EarningsMinimum wage of $30 000 per year RequirementsCompletion of Grade 12 ResponsibilitiesWorking under the supervision of a journeyperson technician and assist in automotive repair Level 2Automotive Service Technician Earnings$30 000 to $50 000 per year RequirementsSuccessful completion of an apprenticeship Possibly certified, and upgraded courses ResponsibilitiesRepairing and maintaining motor vehicles, working on both engine and body, knowledge of variety of models

9. Level 3Foreperson Earnings$45 000 to $60 000 per year RequirementsExperience as a technician Very good at repairing Knowledge of business administration and management. ResponsibilitiesAssigning work duties to lower ranks, supervising garage, reporting and providing costumer service. Level 4Service Advisor Earnings$50 000 to $65 000 per year RequirementsAbility to oversee areas of the garage. ResponsibilitiesAssigning work duties, supervising all areas of the garage, provides accountability repairs and costs.

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11. Other Organizations Furtmair Auto services Brampton auto repair

12. Interesting Facts The first car did not have steering wheels. Drivers steered with a lever. 135 million cars travel the nation’s roads and interstates each day.