What kind of jobs can I get with an Automotive Fundamentals diploma?

	What kind of jobs can I get with an Automotive Fundamentals diploma? I want to become a mechanic the problem is I have no clue about cars or how to fix them so I want to go to a technical college and learn how so that I may become a mechanic. I was wondering about this Automotive Fundamentals diploma. What jobs can I get with one, does anyone that have this degree can give me pointers, and how much will I make with this career choice? Asked By: Ricardo Rodriguez - 4/16/2011

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The diploma by itself will get you jack diddly squat.. (sorry to burst your bubble).. Now add that to some experience (ANY) and now you have a LITTLE leg up on the other guys (Experience is MUCH better then classroom) In auto mechanics you need to start at the bottom. Get a job at a shop or parts store...ANY job. Even if it sweeping the floor at the shop. Then hang around and try to help the Mechanics...the more you show interest the more they will help you. Other way. Join the Military and get into the Machine (any machine) repair. Again not much use for Tank Repair folks outside the MIL but HEAVY mechanics (Tanks are heavy) are needed. Might try an AIR branch of a service. Aircraft certified mechanics ARE in demand. Again... the diploma by itself gets you nothing. You NEED to have Experience with that diploma. Answered By: My two cents - 4/16/2011

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