Automotive Maintenance

Automotive Maintenance

Employment Outlook

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

Sample of reported job titles:

Automobile Mechanic (Auto Mechanic), Automotive Drivability Technician (Auto Drivability Tech), Automotive Mechanic (Auto Mechanic), Automotive Service Technician (Auto Service Tech), Heavy Line Technician, Lube Technician, Master Automotive Technician (Master Auto Tech), Mechanic, Quick Service Technician (Quick Service Tech), Service Technician (Service Tech)

Earning Potential in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN:

● Workers on average earn $46,850. ● 10% of workers earn $29,010 or less. ● 10% of workers earn $74,520 or more.

Earning Potential in Tennessee:

● Workers on average earn $42,000. ● 10% of workers earn $28,280 or less. ● 10% of workers earn $63,890 or more. ● 2028 Projected Employment 17,400 ● Projected Annual Job Opening 2018-2028 1,680

Class Objective Certification

This training program is designed to give participants basic skills and knowledge for an automotive certificate or an entry-level position in automotive maintenance.

Fees None

Delivery Method

Interest Assessment using an Automotive Fundamentals VR class Hands-on classroom job training

Duration

2 weeks (or until VR module is completed) and/or 4 weeks Mon-Fri 9am-2:30pm

Prerequisites & Assessments

Valid ID, pass basic math and reading assignments, Northstar, O*Net and CASAS tests, 18 years or older, an interest and motivation to work in automotives, some basic automotive knowledge (provided by VR training)

Complete interview with automotive maintenance directors after talking with career coach/going through VR classes

Curriculum

Transfr VR Automotive Fundamentals Once you complete the VR module and the interview, participants will move through 3 levels of technicians. In level 1, the participant just needs to have a valid interest and motivation to stick with the program long term and have some basic automotive knowledge. Next, level 2 includes learning how to change tires, change doors, change oil, etc. Finally, level 3 moves on to more advanced topics such as replacing parts, rebuilding different parts, etc.

Accreditation

Transfr VR Automotive Fundamentals Completion

Space Requirements

Goodwill Fleet Management shop and classroom space

Staff

1 Master Technician Trainer 1 Construction Recruiter

Equipment

Provided in the Goodwill fleet management shop Tires, supplies to change oil, practice vehicles, etc.

Supplies

Provided with tool starter pack (about a $2,500 value)

Stipends

$100 per week