Building & fixing
What does a
mechanic do?
Finds faults in vehicles and machines and fixes them.
A career guide for curious students · Grades 3–12
A day in the life
Listens for odd sounds, tests parts, repairs or replaces them, and tests the vehicle again.
Skills to practise
Problem solving, practical skill, patience.
How to explore this path
Workshop training or a technical course.
Training, qualifications and professional rules vary by country. Check current local requirements with a teacher or careers counsellor.
School subjects & interests
Mechanic connects with Physics. You may enjoy this work if you like hands-on.
TRY A LITTLE OF THIS CAREER
A hands-on activity
With an adult, look at how the chain of a bicycle turns the wheel.
Ask an adult to help. Follow the safety notes in the activity. Print this activity or save it as a PDF in your chosen language. Downloadable PDF files are in English.
For younger explorers: a simpler explanation
What do they do?
Mechanics fix cars, bikes, and machines when they break.
What helps?
Being curious about how things work and not afraid of tools.
Learning about the path
You learn in a workshop or take a technical course.
Questions to explore next
- Which part of this work sounds most interesting to me?
- What did I enjoy when I tried the activity?
- What could I ask someone who works in this field?