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Automotive Technician > Career Ladder

Career Ladder
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An entry-level automobile technician can advance in her career and earn higher wages as she gains more on-the-job experience and/or additional training (See page 3). Below is a sample career path an entry-level automobile technician can take to advance in her job (listed from experienced to novice). If you are currently an automotive technician see the Training section to learn how you can advance in your job.

Automotive Technician


Start Here  
  • Student
  • Helper (apprentice)
  • Certified technician
  • Master technician
  • Service advisor
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    Advance to Here  
  • Service manager
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    Data Sources:

    • U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics; women working in or training for the nontraditional job
    • Phelps Career Senior High School AutoTech 2000
    • Department of Labor; State of New York
    • National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
    • Automotive Service Association
    • National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence

     
     
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