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Machinery and Transportation Equipment Mechanics (Except Motor Vehicle)

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What You Need | Educational Programs | Useful Experience | Useful High School Subjects
 

What You Need


You usually need a high school diploma.

To gain trade certification as an elevator constructor or mechanic, or refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic, you need a three- to five-year apprenticeship program or a combination of experience and formal education in your specialty.

To be a railway carman/women or a machine fitter, you need to complete an apprenticeship program or have on-the-job training.

Most recent entrants have a community college diploma.

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Required/Related Educational Programs*


Heavy Equipment Mechanic (T314)- T314

Mechanical Engineering Technologies (C315)- C315

Architectural and Construction Technologies - Other (C331)- C331

* These educational programs are listed in the order in which they are most likely to supply graduates to this occupation.


Useful Experience/Skills


Precision work

Mechanics

3-D visualization

Decision-making


Useful High School Subjects


Mechanics

Physics

Math

English

Physical Education