Automotive Technology

9940 Pre-Apprentice Automotive Mechanic

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The 9940 Pre-Apprentice Automotive Mechanic performs semi-skilled trainee work designed to introduce career options and role models in connection with the operation, maintenance and repair of automotive vehicles. As part of a Pre-Apprenticeship program, incumbents learn about the work environment, required skilled mechanical work, and real-life experience to help them find employment as an apprentice and eventually as a journey mechanic.

18 week training program, teaches basic technical and job-readiness skills to prepare participants for a IAM Local 1414 Registered Apprenticeship for the Automotive Mechanic, Auto Body Painter, or Body and Fender Repairer. Includes academic training through City College of San Francisco as well as paid on-the-job experience.


7383 Apprentice Automotive Mechanic 1

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7384 Apprentice Automotive Mechanic 2

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Under immediate supervision of a qualified journey-level Automotive Mechanic, assists the journey 7381 Automotive Mechanic in the performance of skilled mechanical work in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of automotive diesel, hybrid, and alternative fuel equipment. During the four year apprenticeship required by the trade, the apprentice is expected to complete satisfactorily the training and related instruction for each type of equipment, process, and procedure.

Learning is a huge part of the apprentice mechanic’s job. Apprentice mechanics learn how to repair vehicles through formal training sessions and hands-on work tasks supervised by journey mechanics.