Motor Vehicle Maintenance Level 1 course (OCN). worth it?
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don't really know how much mechanics make where you are,Ive been a mechanic running shops for people,and now own my own shop for the last 19yrs.this business has seen a lot of changes in technology not to mention tool requirements.when and if you decide to get into this trade I would suggest to learn one area of knowledge at a time.your education will take years to be really good at what you do.
you will be better off specializing in one field,get to know it inside and out .that way you could use that to feed your family and continue your education further,
there are many schools with different programs available now,but in reality it will be experience of doing that will teach you the most.
I'M always Glad to see young people with interest in this trade,hope fully you can get with a garage or a dealer willing to bring you along with pay while you learn
over the years I have trained many people in my shop some made it some just didn't want it bad enough
having patience of great proportions will be required,also the ability to work with a lot of different types of personalities ,oh yeah did I mention frustration to the max.
whatever you decide be good at it and stay honest its hard but admirable
working on cars is hard. you need good strength in your hands and wrists.
I am a 35 year old woman that works on my car. I took auto shop in school, but most of my learning came from hands on work. if you can't afford the course, you should consider community colleges. They have grants just for people like you. If you have a comm. college nearby, go to there web site and research. In the long run, being certified is worth the money. (And it helps on those days you brake down taking the kids to school in the rain.)
i did it up to level 3 from when i left school, and im now in a good job that pays good money and i love it but believe me its hard to find decent pay and in all honesty theres easier jobs out there for more money doing other stuff. But if uve got a passion for it then go for it, i wouldnt give this up for anything.
Don't bother i did a 4year apprenticeship and it was the biggest mistake of my life. Its a dirty low paid job and no one respects you. Theres much better careers out there like electrician or plumber. much less dirty and allot more pay.
Yes, this would be a great course to take, it will bring you from not knowing about cars to understanding the basics That will enable you to at least maintain your own car. Then if your still interested in furthering your knowledge, then you can pick what you like best about cars and start learning about that area, like air conditioning or engine performance which is technically harder to diagnose these problems but can pay better. either way you wont be wasting your time with the basic course if your interested.
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