Automobile technicians, or mechanics, keep our cars on the road, essential in today's world where we all depend on our vehicles.

Automobile technicians need to understand the construction and engineering of vehicles. This includes all car systems like handling, electronics, petrol and diesel engine systems, transmission and gear boxes and the chassis and steering system.

Technicians need to be able to diagnose problems, troubleshoot and solve them for their customers, using their time and materials efficiently.

Future development in this area will be dramatic, with cars becoming ever more digitally active, as satellite navigation and digital communications are increasingly installed; technicians will need to adapt to these challenges.

Fast Facts

Jo Johnson, Snap-on’s Co-founder, pioneered the idea of interchangeable sockets and wrench handles in 1918. He manufactured 5 interchangeable handles and 10 sockets to create a set where 5 tools would do the work of 50.
Source: Snap-on Industrial

Featured Competitor

Jack Frederick

Nation: United States of America
Competition: 2009
Skill:

Why did you get involved in skills competitions?

I joined to sharpen my leadership skills, public speaking skills and become a more employable individual. The hands on competition experience and success has been icing on the cake, really good icing!

Results

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