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 * MECHANIC **

1.how much do you get paid a hour? Pay varies, but according to industry sources automotive mechanics usually earn between the minimum wage and $30 an hour: Apprentice automotive mechanics and those with less than two years' experience usually start out on $15 to $18 an hour.

2.What do i need to have to be a mechanic? You need some knowledge in the field you will be working on e.g tractors, cars or motorcycles 3.Where could i work? Jeff Marshalls motorcycles

The sources I used to find this information. List these in order of usefulness

1.www.careers.govt.nz

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1. What would you enjoy about this job? What would I not enjoy about this job? Working with the motorbikes

2. How do I rate my interest in this job now? (Very high, high, low, very low)

I would rate this job very high

3. How well would this job match my qualities, skills, values and interests?

I am use to dealing with motorbikes, i need abit more knowledge.

4. What would I need to do to develop the knowledge, skills and qualities needed?

I would need to do well in the class that would help get into mechanicing and get an apprenticship

5. How is this job likely to change over time? What would that mean for me the engines getting more technical and electrical

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Summary The chances of getting work as an automotive mechanic are good due to the rising numbers of cars,motorcycles and trucks.

Task and Duties Automotive mechanics may do some or all of the following:


 * diagnose faults in vehicles, and work out what is causing them
 * dismantle engines, parts or systems requiring attention
 * rebuild, repair or replace any faulty parts or systems
 * service vehicles, including changing vehicle lubricants (such as oil) and coolants (such as radiator coolant)
 * carry out vehicle Warrant of Fitness checks
 * carry out performance modifications to vehicles.

Skills and Knowledge Automotive mechanics need to have knowledge of:


 * vehicle engines, parts and systems
 * vehicle electronic systems
 * Warrant of Fitness regulations and safety standards

Personal and physical qualities

Automotive mechanics need to be :
 * able to analyse and diagnose faults
 * accurate, logical and patient
 * safety-conscious
 * alert, with an eye for detail
 * able to provide good customer service and have good communication skills.

2. Working conditions:


 * usually work regular business hours, but may do shift work, weekends, and be on call
 * work in garages and workshops
 * may travel to repair vehicles that have broken down.