How to Become an Automotive Technician

Intermediate 30 min 16 steps 21943 views Rating: 4.3/5 Published: 2026-03-04

Gain some hands on experience.. Gauge your interest in aspects of the work.. Develop an understanding of the job.

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1

Gain some hands on experience.

Step 1

Gain some hands on experience.

2

Gauge your interest in aspects of the work.

Step 2

Gauge your interest in aspects of the work.

3

Develop an understanding of the job.

Step 3

Develop an understanding of the job.

4

Make sure you are physically capable.

Step 4

Make sure you are physically capable.

5

Consider the education requirements.

Step 5

Consider the education requirements.

6

Think about a specialty.

Step 6

Think about a specialty.

7

Enroll in a certification course.

Step 7

Enroll in a certification course.

8

Choose a career field.

Step 8

Choose a career field.

9

Consider internships.

Step 9

Consider internships.

10

Complete an automotive technician certification.

Step 10

Complete an automotive technician certification.

11

Create a resume.

Step 11

Create a resume.

12

Use the contacts you've gained through training.

Step 12

Use the contacts you've gained through training.

13

Apply for entry level technician jobs.

Step 13

Apply for entry level technician jobs.

14

Attend interviews dressed professionally.

Step 14

Attend interviews dressed professionally.

15

Negotiate salary and discuss benefits.

Step 15

Negotiate salary and discuss benefits.

16

Start your new career.

Step 16

Start your new career.

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