Potential Career Outcomes for Automotive Technicians
| Update: September 05, 2024
If you have decided that you want to be an automotive technician, there is training that you will need to undergo to ensure you are ready to get underneath a car and repair it. Automotive technicians work on vehicles and ensure they are in good working order for their customers.
As you can imagine, automotive technicians work in all types of weather conditions and are responsible for working on all types of vehicles including a variety of makes, models, and types. One day you may find yourself working on a hybrid and the next making repairs to a traditional gasoline engine.
Automotive technicians are needed and heavily relied on as people need help when their vehicle breaks down, is letting out an odd sound, or is in need of maintenance.
Below, we will talk about some of the career outcomes, general duties, and training needed for automotive technicians. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to one of the UEI advisors today.
CAREER OUTCOMES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS
There are many different job titles automotive technicians can hold, with minor discrepancies in the work performed by each job title. As you look for career opportunities, do make sure you explore some of these additional job titles because you will likely be qualified for them as well.
Common job titles and career outcomes for automotive technicians:
- Auto Technician
- Automotive Service Technician
- Dealer Auto Service Technician
- Service Writer
- Retail Parts Associate
- Parts Specialist
- Independent Shop Auto Technician
- Performance Engine and Suspension Tuning
- Preventative Maintenance Technician
- Alternative Fuels Technician
TRAINING NEEDED TO BECOME AN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
Most employers prefer students have undergone some type of training. UEI College offers a career training automotive technician program that is geared to provide you with the training and skills needed to be successful in any entry-level role.
In our program, you will learn how to diagnose vehicles and have an understanding the way an engine, brakes, and transmissions work. Our program can be completed in as few as 10 months and employers recognize our program and know that our students come out ready to work.
Becoming an automotive technician does not need to take years. If you are interested in beginning a career in this field, you can do so by following just three simple steps:
- Obtain your high school diploma. A high school diploma is the minimum education requirement for most automotive technician positions. If you do not have a high school diploma yet, you do not need to let that stop you from moving forward! At UEI College, we can assist with obtaining your high school diploma while you are completing your career training.
- Begin Training. Potential employers want to know you have the skills necessary to do the job. Not many are interested in teaching on the job. The best way to prove your ability is with a degree from an automotive training program. The Automotive Technician Program at UEI College can be completed in as few as ten months.
- Apply for positions. Once you have completed the automotive tech program, you can begin applying for entry-level positions in the field.
For more tips and tricks about getting started in the automotive industry, visit our Automotive Technician Guide, which will provide you with everything that you need to know about how to become an automotive technician at UEI College
