Automobile Mechanics

Vehicles are becoming more complex every year, and mechanics who graduate from Aviron Technical Institute are trained to understand all of their components and intricacies.

Automobile mechanics are generalists. Their work consists primarily in maintaining motor vehicles in perfect working order while complying with health, safety and environmental laws and regulations.

We offer you the opportunity to become a great mechanic through our 1,800- hour program.

During the program, you will acquire 29 competencies, working on conventional and computer-controlled motor vehicle components and systems, including the drive train, standard and automatic transmissions, the differential and axles, hydraulic and air suspension, the steering system, brakes, carburetors and cold-start devices, the cranking and charging system, and electric and electronic accessories.

Mechanics perform the following activities:

• Take preventive and corrective action;
• Inspect vehicles in order to identify defects, their causes and their sources;
• Repair, replace and adjust parts;
• Installing optional equipment and accessories;
• Comply with occupational health and safety and environmental protection legislation
• Mechanics must also constantly refer to manufacturers’ plans, drawings, specifications and recommendations.

Mechanics need to be well-organized, independent, detail-oriented and interested in manual and intellectual work. They must also have diagnostic and problem-solving skills, a sense of responsibility, and good communication skills.

They have to be versatile and willing to continue learning about their trade throughout their career.