Overview Automotive repair requires trained technicians skilled in the use of testing equipment, special tools, and the latest information and specifications to service the many types of automobiles.
Technicians diagnose trouble in any one of thousands of automotive components.
They work with many new systems each year that require new service techniques and training. Some of these include air conditioning units, emission control devices, alternators, electronic ignition, and electronic fuel injection. Students should have good mechanical aptitude, be in good physical condition and have the ability to get along with others. To profit from the training offered, the students must read well enough to understand the technical information presented. Career Opportunities Opportunities are expected to be plentiful for automotive technicians with technical-vocational training according to the U.S. Department of Labor.