Maintenance and Light Repair
AUTOMOTIVE AND MACHINE REPAIR
Test vehicle systems and parts, identify mechanical problems, perform basic maintenance, repair and replace parts, and interact with clients. Work on engines, transmissions, drive belts, brakes, electronic steering systems, diagnostic tools, power tools, and common hand tools.
Career Details
Skills
Students in Maintenance and Light Repair are trained in the following subject areas:
- Learn how to repair automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles
- Test automotive components and systems to ensure they are working properly
- Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions
- Repair and replace transmissions, brakes, and other automotive systems
- Perform basic automobile maintenance
- Repair and replace worn parts
- Disassemble and reassemble parts
Requirements
Before entering the program, students must:
- Complete all required activity in the Career Preparation Period, including Career Exploration and Career Success/Workplace Skills.
- Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
Credentials
As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.
Expectations
While on the job, you will be expected to display the following traits at all times:
- Attention to detail
- Cooperation
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Problem-solving skills
Maintenance and Light Repair Numbers to Know
$48K
National average earning potential for this career
Completion times vary by training area. Check with your admissions advisor.
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