How to Become a Motor Mechanic

1. Start earlyIt’s never too early to start developing your skills. ● There are books and online articles you can read.● You can tinker around with old car parts.● You can help people you know work on their cars.● You can job shadow a professional mechanic .

● You can even start studying a Motor Mechanic course part-time from the age of 16.

2. Get your educationToday’s motors are much more technologically complex than those of 10 or 20 years ago. Technical training is thus a must. A great way to get training is to study part-time via distance learning, while starting to work at a garage.

Oxbridge Academy o�ers N1 to N3 courses in both diesel and petrol Motor Mechanic Engineering

3. Find a job or apprenticeshipYour �rst job will be an entry-level position or apprenticeship. There is a wide range of jobs you can get in a variety of work environments. You can work in a mechanic’s shop, or for a large company in their service department.

4. Get on-the-job trainingMost companies will give you on-the-job training. This is especially the case with specialist companies or companies where you are expected to fulfill a certain specialist role.

5. Pass your trade testIf you are working and have an N2 or an NQF 2 qualification, you might be able to do your trade test.This is a form of professional certi�cation you will need to build a career in this industry.

6. Start moving up!Moving up will mean getting a better job, more responsibility, and a bigger salary. This will come with gaining further experience, skills, training, and quali�cations.

To find out more about studying an N1-N3 course in Motor Mechanics (Petrol & Diesel) via distance learning, simply visit:

www.oxbridgeacademy.co.za/engineering-studiesOr call us on:

021 1100 200

Entry-level automotive technicians make an average of R99 300 per year.With more experience, you can earn up to R229 000 a year, or even more if you specialise in something like diesel or heavy equipment engineering (Source: Payscale).