Flashcards on Work, Employment, and the Car Mechanic

Work, Employment, & The Car Mechanic: Student Guide

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What are the main tasks of a car mechanic?

Repairing and maintaining cars, checking engines, brakes, and other parts, and using diagnostic tools to find problems.

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Car Mechanic Profession

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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.