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How will education help?
So you want to be an auto mechanic?????
What education do I need to be a mechanic?
Required Education High school diploma plus formal mechanic training
Certification Options National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence certification is standard
Projected Job Growth (2012-2022)*9%
Average Salary (2013)*$39,450
You must have a high school diploma plus training from a school like UTI.edu. So after high school you still must attend a technical school. Most programs are 45-51 weeks and you must attend daily and PASS all requirements. So you have to learn and study and pass the test. The certificate test is a pencil and paper test, not just practical learning.
Do I need Math to be an auto-mechanic?
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You need a lot of measurements (screw sizes and such), plus figuring out how to adjust a carborater if you rebuild one.
In addition, you may have to learn how to order parts and such which also requires math.
Even if you never actually have to use algerbra again, it's a good thing for you to take (teaches you how to think in another way).