Flashcards on Work, Employment, and the Car Mechanic
Work, Employment, & The Car Mechanic: Student Guide
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Car Mechanic Profession
12 cards
Card 1
Question: What are the main tasks of a car mechanic?
Answer: Repairing and maintaining cars, checking engines, brakes, and other parts, and using diagnostic tools to find problems.
Card 2
Question: Where do mechanics usually work?
Answer: In garages or service centres.
Card 3
Question: What makes the job of a mechanic physically demanding?
Answer: The work can involve physical labor and getting dirty.
Card 4
Question: Name three different positions within the car mechanic field.
Answer: Basic mechanic, diagnostic technician, and service advisor.
Card 5
Question: What does a diagnostic technician specifically do?
Answer: Works with computers and finds more complicated issues.
Card 6
Question: What is the role of a service advisor?
Answer: Communicates with customers and explains repairs.
Card 7
Question: What skills are important for a good mechanic?
Answer: Technical skills, manual skills, and problem-solving ability.
Card 8
Question: What personal qualities should a mechanic have besides skills?
Answer: Being careful and responsible.
Card 9
Question: How does a professional mechanic differ from a hobby mechanic?
Answer: A professional has education and experience, works in a company, uses better tools, and follows safety rules; a hobby mechanic works on cars in free t
Card 10
Question: List three advantages of being a car mechanic.
Answer: Good salary, practical work, and job opportunities.