Job Highlights for Automotive Mechanics
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Students will also learn, Automotive Engines & Repair and Performance, Power and Performance, Fuel & Ignition Systems, Driveability & Emissions, Automotive Powertrains, Brakes, Climate Control, Transmission, Auto Electronic Fundamentals, Automotive Electronic Technology Systems, Advanced Diagnostic Systems, Automotive Undercar, Collision and Refinishing, Hot Rod & Custom Motorcycle Body Fabrication, Hot Rod & Custom Motorcycle Chassis Fabrication Industry Management and Upholstery Technology and much more.
Anyone whose car or light truck has broken down knows the importance of the jobs of automotive service technicians and auto mechanics. The ability to diagnose the source of a problem quickly and accurately. This most valuable skill-requires good reasoning ability and a thorough knowledge of automobiles. Many technicians consider diagnosing hard-to-find troubles one of their most challenging and satisfying duties.
The work of automotive service technicians and mechanic has evolved from simply mechanical to high technology. Today integrated auto electronic systems and complex computers run vehicles and measure their performance while on the road. Automotive service technicians have developed into diagnostic, high-tech problem solvers. Technicians must have an increasingly broad base of knowledge about how vehicles' complex components work and interact, as well as the ability to work with electronic diagnostic equipment and computer-based technical reference materials.