Careers in Automotive Technology
If you can imagine yourself with a career as an auto mechanic, you need to get training that will prepare you for real work challenges. Westwood College offers the hands-on training that can prepare you to work on cars, from the little problems to engine diagnostics. With an auto technician job you can enjoy working on cars in a professional, challenging environment. Graduates have earned career titles including Fleet Mechanic, Parts Sales Manager, and Automotive Technician/Mechanic.
Some examples of auto mechanic careers include:
Transmission Technician
- Work on gear trains, couplings, hydraulic pumps and other parts of transmissions.
- Use an extensive knowledge of computer controls, diagnose electrical and hydraulic problems and use other specialized skills to work on these complex components that employ some of the most sophisticated technology used in vehicles.
Mechanic
- Use high-tech skills to inspect, maintain and repair automobiles and light trucks that run on gasoline, ethanol and other alternative fuels, such as electricity.
Parts Sales Manager
- Achieve sales objectives and maintain existing customers while generating new ones.
- Provide product information and recommendations and respond to calls from existing and prospective customers.
The Automotive Technology program at Westwood College can help you gain the special skills and knowledge needed to solve problems with many different vehicles. Most of the people driving around have very little knowledge of how to fix their car when it breaks down. They need auto mechanics to solve those problems for them. To find out more about how you can train for an auto technology job, click here or call 1-800-281-2978 today!
