Any know of Mechanics Requirements?

[NewCompGeek]

im most likely going to be a mechanic after i get out of the army so im wondering what college courses did you have to take?

also people that work for car manufactuer what classes or courses?

 

[yakko]

I used to be a VW mechanic. I have never been to college.

 

[ImTyping]

I was going to offer advice, but then I realized you were talking about working on cars, not killing people.

nm.

 

[NewCompGeek]

anybody?

 

[JC]

'Hands-on' experience is more important than college courses to a mechanic (and a mechanic's employer )

Since you're in the Army, perhaps the Motor Pool is the best place to start.

JC

 

[NewCompGeek]

im not in the army yet, and im going to be a light wheel vechile mechanic so that should be really hands on

so there isnt a requirement for mechanics?

 

[JC]

I suppose it depends on the job you want. I didn't need any college edumacation to be a mechanic, and they sent me to school for new training as necessary.

ASE certification is a plus, take their tests if you can when you're in the service.

JC

 

[NewCompGeek]

being ase do you get paid more? btw where did you work at,gas station, car factory?

 

[LoneWolf1]

ASE Certification always helps.

If you're interested in furthering your education in the field, take a look at UTI (Universal Technical Institute). One of the premier institutions in the field of Automotive Technicians.

 

[JC]

<< being ase do you get paid more? btw where did you work at,gas station, car factory? >>



I started at a brake/front-end shop, then worked at a Chevrolet dealer, a Ford dealer, then an independent Ford shop. Briefly tried to wrench for myself (street rod/Corvette shop),
now I just work on my own stuff at my shop.

JC

 

[NewCompGeek]

thanks for the link! checking it out right now

 

[etech]

osu-okmulgee.

Good school for auto and diesel mechanics. Contact them, they will give you more info.

 

[NewCompGeek]

wonder if i can take it online

 

[Chris A]

Learn as much as you can about electronics and electricity. The days of the wrench turner are limited. Drivability troubleshooting is where the future is. A good strong electronics background is much more marketable in the long run.