Chapter 1 Careers in the Automotive Industry Need

Chapter 1 Careers in the Automotive Industry

Need For Technicians • The U. S. Dept. of Labor predicts faster than average growth in technician job rates. • For 2007, the average technician earnings was $16. 24 per hour. • Courses such as electronics, physics, chemistry, English, computers, and math provide a good background for technicians.

Ongoing Service • Computerization and improved manufacturing has reduced the amount of services and maintenance needed. • Preventive maintenance, problem diagnosis, and repairs are still necessary for proper vehicle operation.

Typical Maintenance Schedule

Career Opportunities • Dealerships – Serve as a link between the manufacturer and the customer. • Independent Service Shops – May service all types of cars or specialize in a particular brand or vehicle system. • Franchise Repair Shop – Is usually run by large companies such as tire manufacturers.

Career Opportunities (cont’d) • Store-Associated Shops – Are usually associated with large department stores. • Fleet Service and Maintenance – May be a large business or municipality.

Job Classifications • Service Technician – Assesses, diagnoses and repairs vehicle problems. • Shop Foreman – Helps technicians with more difficult tasks. • Service Advisor – Greets customers and records their concerns on the repair order.

Related Career Opportunities • • • Aftermarket parts distribution Marketing and sales Recyclers Insurance claims adjuster Auto body technician Training and teaching

ASE Areas of Automotive Certification • Engine repair • Automatic transmission/transaxle • Manual transmissions and drive axles • Suspension and steering • Brakes • Electrical systems • Heating and air conditioning • Engine performance

Types of ASE Certification • One or more areas • All eight areas of automobile certification