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Car Forum / Driving, Maintenance, Tuning / General Car Topics / February 2006How to become an auto mechanic in Canada?
Hello: I am living in Toronto, Canada. I want to switch career. I used to be a computer programmer. But now it's so difficult to find a computer job - I find myself half year working and half year looking for a job. And it's getting more difficult for me to understand new technologies. I am getting old - I am 38. I have mechanical engineering background - I was graduated as a mechanical engineer in Russia in 1991, but worked as a computer programmer ever since. I love working with metal using my hands. I want to work as a car mechanic, and maybe open my own shop in a future. What should I do / Where can I start to become a car mechanic in Canada. Thanks, Vlad You are too late I am afraid. If you are already 'lost' trying to understand new technologies, you will not make it as a car 'mechanic' now a days. Everything is computerized so you 'really' need to understand new crap. There is very little mechanical skill called for these days, 'mechanics' these days are just parts changers that do what the computer tells them to do. Mike 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view! Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115147590 (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page) > Hello: > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Vlad > You are too late I am afraid. > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > little mechanical skill called for these days, 'mechanics' these days > are just parts changers that do what the computer tells them to do. I don't think thats true. Sure, many things are computerized, but there is a big difference between programming a computer and using its software. However, a mechanics job is challenging so I guess you'll really have to have motivation to find your way. I would start by trying to get a job in something related where you could advance over time. For example, perhaps start as a parts-runner or service writer and start taking evening courses. >> If you are already 'lost' trying to understand new technologies, you >> will not make it as a car 'mechanic' now a days. Everything is >> computerized so you 'really' need to understand new crap. There is >> very little mechanical skill called for these days, 'mechanics' these >> days are just parts changers that do what the computer tells them to >> do. > I don't think thats true. Of course it's not true. But they'll never believe it in Romainia! Thank you very much for your response: What are parts-runner or service writer ? Where can I take evening courses ? Thanks, Vlad > If you are already 'lost' trying to understand new technologies, you > will not make it as a car 'mechanic' now a days. Everything is > computerized so you 'really' need to understand new crap. There is very > little mechanical skill called for these days, 'mechanics' these days > are just parts changers that do what the computer tells them to do. I don't agree with this. He's got the computer experience, which is a major advantage in automobiles. The level of actual computer skill need for an auto tech is far less than to be a programmer. What you need is the knowledge of how computers relate to the physical automobile. If he can learn the auto mechanics and electrics then his knowledge of electronics could be really useful. I have some feel for this, having used computers in my office job while getting greasy on the weekends for a couple of decades until I retired. Go for it, Vlad! Why not empower yourself. What you have are marketable skills which can be used to generate revenue on your own time. Continue working for others, but in your downtime seek out those who can use the talents you have to offer. Offer your services as a backyard mechanic, etc.--beats the heck out of starting from scratch at minimum wage. > Hello: > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Vlad > Hello: > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Vlad Check out Centennial College's MAPs (Modified Apprenticeship Programs) . Centennial trains most of the mechanics in Ontario and they have some evening classes too. |
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