What subjects do you need to become a mechanic?

Answer 1

In the USA, if you want to work on cars and motorcycles, you will need to become a journeyman or master mechanic, which requires an Associate of Arts (AA) or a Bachelor of Science (BA), respectively, in Automotive Technology or the equivalent. This holds true for most countries. There are also trade schools that offer fast tract courses you can take, which prepare you for the ASE exams, depending on the country you live in, which in the USA set the standards for the industry and are recognized throughout the nation. Some countries require you to be an apprentice for generally 4000 hours. In the USA, if you have 4000 hrs as an apprentice, you can challenge the ASE exams.

Here is a list of courses and certifications that you will need, be it college, trade school or apprenticeship: A1 -- Engine Repair A2 -- Automatic Transmission/Transaxle A3 -- Manual Drive Train & Axles A4 -- Suspension & Steering A5 -- Brakes A6 -- Electrical/Electronic Systems A7 -- Heating & Air Conditioning A8 -- Engine Performance A9 -- Light Vehicle Diesel Engines and in some states in the USA an L1 Advanced Engine Performance Specialist, to be a state licensed emissions inspector. You don't have to have all 10 of the certifications to be a journeyman level technician. But keep this in mind; in the US, with most companies in general, each certification earned usually comes with a pay raise. In some cities it is the difference between $15.00 and $50.00 an hour