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Mechanics Will Soon Need a Degree in Computer Science to Work On Your Car
More advanced vehicles means technicians have to be able to diagnose computer-related issues.
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Training for automotive mechanics is in the middle of a revolution, as cars are becoming more computerized.
"The old days of being a 'motor head' or a 'wrench jockey' and coming up through the school of hard knocks have kind of changed," says James Armitage, a professor in the Waubonsee Community College's Automotive Technology Program. "Cars today are basically rolling computers and we fill in the blanks."
As vehicles adopt more technology, they become harder to fix, which is why an entry-level position as a technician requires getting a special certification, the school says. With cars continuing to incorporate more technology, traditional mechanics may disappear, paving the way for more certified ones that have more hands-on experience with computers.
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