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Turn Your Power Hobby into a Powerful Career

You've got a strong passion for cars and engines, and you'd like to take your skill with mechanics a step further by building a successful career out of it. Does this sound like you?

You can quickly gain the means to turn your automotive hobby into a powerful, lucrative career by enrolling in an intensive, hands-on training program at a qualified automotive institute. Automotive programs are fast, high-tech, and geared toward giving you real-world skills you can immediately put to use in the garage.

Learn to excel in areas like:

• Basic Engine and Mechanical Repair
• Automotive Electronic Systems
• Auto Frame and Body Work
• Motorcycle Repair
• Diesel Mechanics

You can find automotive training near you right now by using the search form to the right. Just decide which program sounds best, then click to request detailed program information straight from the school. Get enrolled today and start building your power career.

*Please Note: Program outcomes vary according to each institution's specific curriculum and employment opportunities are not guaranteed

Auto Technician Job Description

Automotive technicians repair, maintain and inspect a variety of cars, trucks and other vehicles that run on gasoline, diesel, electricity, or alternative fuels such as ethanol. They may also choose to specialize in areas such as motorcycle or diesel mechanics.

The job of a modern automotive technician can involve anything from simple mechanical repairs to complex electronic work. Their tools can include basic hand tools, hydraulic shop tools, or laptop-based diagnostic programs. With advancements in automotive technology, the mechanic industry has evolved as well, creating demand for technicians who are skilled in a variety of equipment. Training programs are designed in part to familiarize technicians with this equipment.

To find an automotive program near you, use the search form to the right to request information from schools in your area.

Auto Technician Training

The automotive industry has evolved considerably in recent years, and automotive training has evolved to match it. Technicians learn complex diagnostic and repair procedures related to emissions and on-board computers, in addition to basic mechanical repairs to brakes, ignition and other systems.

Programs can last anywhere from a few months to two years, usually awarding certificates or associate degrees. Graduates usually continue training on the job, and typically pursue ASE certification, which makes them more desirable to employers.

You can find training programs near you and request enrollment information by using the search form to the right.

Auto Technician Salary Info

Most auto technicians earn around $44,800 annually, with wages varying based on location and level of experience.

Average national salaries for the most popular industries are:

To find a training program near you, complete the search form to the right and request enrollment info from schools in your area.

Job Outlook

Automotive technician employment is expected to grow 14% over the next decade -- faster than average according to the US Labor Bureau. About 110,000 new jobs will be added to the field.

Industry growth is coming from an increased number of cars on the road, owning to a growing population and more multi-car families. The most growth will be seen in auto dealerships and independent repair shops.

To find a training program near you, complete the search form to the right and request enrollment info from training schools in your area.