What education and training do you need to become a mechanic?

Answer 1

To begin with for A.S.E. (automotive) certification, on average you'll have two years of school with almost as much studying as a doctor to learn all the different designs and systems used by the various manufacturers and pass the certification tests for all areas of repair; engine, suspension, electronics & ignition, A/C system, A.B.S. sytems, etc... You will also have constant updates and re-certification tests for new models and system designs.

You will need to have attention to details and the ability to simply look at something and figure out how it works, know how to test it, and determine exactly what it takes to repair or replace it. You will need the ability to properly utilize various tools and improvise if and when specific tools are not available.

You need to be in shape to work in all sorts of positions in, around and under the car and have the hand strength to loosen and tighten nuts & bolts. You cannot be afraid of a few scratches or scraped knuckles.

Learn your MATH !!! You will need to be able to work with numbers including decimals, fractions and both standard & metric units of measurement as well for most all aspects of automotive repair, including electronics.

Being an automotive mechanic can be a very rewarding career if you like challenges and the sense of pride in doing the job right the first time as people's lives may depend on the quality of your workmanship. If you decide against this as a career, it also pays to learn as much about your car as you can so you do not have to pay someone else like me to do it for you. ;-)

Other fields like motorcycle & snowmobile repair are easier systems to learn and a good place to start. Aeronautical repair may have similar aspects, but require far more specific training and stringent qualifications.

You can take courses from institutions that specifically teach the different areas of mechanics, attend a community college, or work yourself up from a laborer position at a auto repair shop. However, you should be cautious of taking student loans for large amounts, because you will most certainly begin your career at minimum wage.

you need no training to become a mechanic but if you want to have a more professional outlook and higher pay certain certifications are necessary.

I think it depends on what you want to become, there are many different kinds of mechanic, since you're writing in Science -> cars and vehicles I understand that you're speaking about how to become an automotive mechanic.
It depends on where you plan on working. Most only require good working knowledge of mechanics. However, keep in mind that chances are, if you have only a high school education (or less) you might be stuck earning minimum wage, but you would still be a mechanic. The more competitive jobs would require college or technical school education along with perhaps some on-the-job training.

Answer 2

You need to learn doctor stuff. <---- nope! you need 2 years of Secondary school over 2 for Semi-mechanics. they'll teach you everything you need to become a mechanic! btw who asked this?

Answer 3

Try to get hired by a company that will hire you and show you the ropes and give you experience. If you decide to go to a school, you should be very aware that, while it gives you more knowledge, in this case it will not allow you to start working at higher pay. The problem then is to be able to pay a hefty school loan off at $8/hour, even if you live at home. It takes 4 to 5 years of experience to reach a decent pay rate.

Answer 4

Automotive technology is rapidly becoming more sophisticated, and most employers prefer applicants who have completed a formal training program in automotive body repair or refinishing. Most new repairers complete at least part of this training on the job. Many repairers, particularly in urban areas, need a national certification to advance past entry-level work.

Answer 5

There are different schools and training programs you can attend to become an auto mechanic, but this is a field that you can also work your way up in if you are not willing to commit to school. There are different apprenticeships and opportunities out there for you to develop your skills.