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Hello!
I would like to ask your advice:
Where can I do to get the certificate “automotive technician”? I stopped at PennFoster. But would like to hear your opinion because you better know where it is worth learning and where is not.
I have 2 years working as a technician, but I do not have any evidence of my profession. Because of this, I have a little difficulty.
Thank you 😉
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Your question was not real clear but I am assuming you are asking about going to a school to get training in the automotive field.
Community colleges are great because the state pays for your education, unlike those schools you see on TV.
Some schools are nothing more than a “Certificate Mill” and you should avoid those unless you like to repay the loans on something that has little value.
Check with your state community college system, there should be a database of every automotive program offered and list the amount of tuition. In most cases, the federal PELL should cover most of your education except for tools. If the program is approved, the tool companies give you a real discount as an incentive to buy their stuff and give you a good start as a lifetime customer.
If you have been working in automotive, you might go to ASE and get a patch, that is one way to document what you are good at. There is a new G1 for basic service, check out Eric’s discussion on that.
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