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Motor vehicle mechanic

Finding out why a vehicle stopped, and fixing it

What people in this work actually do

Diagnose faults by listening, testing and using diagnostic tools, repair or replace engine, brake, suspension and electrical parts, service vehicles to schedule, and explain honestly to the owner what is wrong.

This may suit you if…

You like taking things apart to understand them, you are persistent with a problem that does not give up easily, and you do not mind dirty hands.

The hard parts

Dirt, oil, heat and heavy lifting. Modern vehicles are increasingly electronic, so you must keep learning or fall behind. Customers often want it cheap and immediate.

We show these because nobody else will.

What people get wrong about this

That two-wheeler repair is a lesser trade. Two-wheelers are the vehicle most Indian families own, and a mechanic trusted by a neighbourhood has a very reliable living.

What this looks like in a smaller town

Almost every village road has a two-wheeler repair shop. Electric vehicles are creating demand for mechanics who understand batteries and motors, which is worth learning early.

Ways into this work

There is almost always more than one route, and the cheapest is often perfectly respected.

Short two-wheeler repair course

Short skill course · Starts from Class Classes 9 and 10

A three to six month course on two-wheeler servicing and repair.

How long
6 months
What it costs
Not yet verified
Available near you?
In most districts

How to do it
Find a recognised two-wheeler service training course in your district and ask what tools you would need.

Electric vehicle service course

Short skill course · Starts from Class Classes 9 and 10

A short course on electric two- and three-wheeler batteries, motors and controllers.

How long
6 months
What it costs
Not yet verified
Available near you?
In district towns

How to do it
Ask two local vehicle dealers whether they are servicing electric vehicles yet, and who they send them to.

ITI motor mechanic trade

ITI trade course · Starts from Class Classes 9 and 10

The two-year motor vehicle mechanic trade at an ITI.

How long
2 years
What it costs
Not yet verified
Available near you?
In most districts

How to do it
Check which vehicle trades your nearest ITI runs, and whether any covers electric vehicles.

Skills that matter here

Essential

Looking after a customer

Dealing with people so they come back and tell others.

Essential

Using hand tools

Holding and using tools safely and accurately.

Essential

Working safely

Spotting a hazard before it hurts somebody.

Useful

Spotting an opportunity

Noticing something people need that nobody is providing.

See whether this fits your family

School is one of five parts of growing up. See how your child is doing across all five, what to try next at their age, and what it would honestly cost in your area.

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