CH01 careers in the automotive industry STUDENT VERSION rev

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Chapter 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 ... background for technicians Ongoing Service • Computerization and improved manufacturing has reduced the amount of services and maintenance needed • Preventive maintenance, problem diagnosis, and... 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. .. their concerns on the repair order Related Career Opportunities • • • • • • Aftermarket parts distribution Marketing and sales Recyclers Insurance claims adjuster Auto body technician Training