3 answers
3
Questions
Asked
536 views
does master mechanics offer chance for advancement
#mechanics #engineer# automotive
Login to comment
3 answers
Updated
Isel’s Answer
Jason your question is unclear. Do you mean how do you get into an advanced degree like Mechanical Enginering? Or Do you mean if you become a Mechanic what possible future careers are out there?
Latricia Friend, MBA, CHM
Consultant and Trainer in Hospitality/Private Service
21
Answers
Updated
Latricia’s Answer
Hi, Jason
Most jobs and professional roles offer room for advancement. Regardless of the position most supervisors, hiring managers, and recruiters are looking for employees who are proactive in their ongoing personal and professional development.
Proactive personal and professional development includes what you do outside of work to learn new skills and improve current skills. For example,
~ Keep current in industry trends
~ Looking two roles above your position, identifying your weaknesses, and start addressing the skills that need improvement
~ Being prepared to assist the team as long as it is not detrimental to your tasks and responsibilities
The career progression for Master Mechanics can include,
~ Obtain a high school diploma, take as many automotive, electrical, math, and English electives as possible
~ Get some experience, at least two years of experience working as a mechanic while preparing for certification
~ Consider additional education in automotive technology, in the form of certification and/or an associate's degree programs in automotive technology
~ Earn a master mechanic certification, this involves passing eight (8) certifications that have to be renewed every five (5) - so it is ongoing professional development as technologies change
~ One could become specialized in motorcycles, high-performance vehicles, racing vehicles, design, and more
~ One could own their own automotive shop as entrepreneurship is another set of skills
Hope that this is helpful!
Most jobs and professional roles offer room for advancement. Regardless of the position most supervisors, hiring managers, and recruiters are looking for employees who are proactive in their ongoing personal and professional development.
Proactive personal and professional development includes what you do outside of work to learn new skills and improve current skills. For example,
~ Keep current in industry trends
~ Looking two roles above your position, identifying your weaknesses, and start addressing the skills that need improvement
~ Being prepared to assist the team as long as it is not detrimental to your tasks and responsibilities
The career progression for Master Mechanics can include,
~ Obtain a high school diploma, take as many automotive, electrical, math, and English electives as possible
~ Get some experience, at least two years of experience working as a mechanic while preparing for certification
~ Consider additional education in automotive technology, in the form of certification and/or an associate's degree programs in automotive technology
~ Earn a master mechanic certification, this involves passing eight (8) certifications that have to be renewed every five (5) - so it is ongoing professional development as technologies change
~ One could become specialized in motorcycles, high-performance vehicles, racing vehicles, design, and more
~ One could own their own automotive shop as entrepreneurship is another set of skills
Hope that this is helpful!
Updated
Sebastian’s Answer
Hi Jason,
If you refer about the future that Master mechanics can give, depends on what future are you looking for. Master Mechanics can give you lots of offers in the field and also as you gain experience and depending on your goals, you can achieve different positions in a mechanical workshop and also even have your own workshop. But know that is not easy job. Working in noisy areas, in uncomfortable positions, with oily parts and tools may be common.
Also, if you would like to know, Mechanical Engineer isn't related to Master Mechanics. The Engineer involves a lot of theory and practical and you can develop in all industries after all and not for a workshop. Your roof is much much higher. If you would like a career to advance, I would choose Mechanical Engineer despite that it is longer, harder and heavier. But if what you like is cars, trucks, motors and getting your hands in them, Master mechanics could be your option. Just think how you see yourself in 10, 20 years from now. Not only thinking about money but what really is going to make you happy.
If you can, go to a repair shop and really watch it and talk to the owner and his employees. That is going to make the difference knowing really what is all about.
Hope it helps Jason.
Goodbye
If you refer about the future that Master mechanics can give, depends on what future are you looking for. Master Mechanics can give you lots of offers in the field and also as you gain experience and depending on your goals, you can achieve different positions in a mechanical workshop and also even have your own workshop. But know that is not easy job. Working in noisy areas, in uncomfortable positions, with oily parts and tools may be common.
Also, if you would like to know, Mechanical Engineer isn't related to Master Mechanics. The Engineer involves a lot of theory and practical and you can develop in all industries after all and not for a workshop. Your roof is much much higher. If you would like a career to advance, I would choose Mechanical Engineer despite that it is longer, harder and heavier. But if what you like is cars, trucks, motors and getting your hands in them, Master mechanics could be your option. Just think how you see yourself in 10, 20 years from now. Not only thinking about money but what really is going to make you happy.
If you can, go to a repair shop and really watch it and talk to the owner and his employees. That is going to make the difference knowing really what is all about.
Hope it helps Jason.
Goodbye