The Need for Continuous Learning
Training in automotive technology and service does
not end with graduation. Nor does the need to read
end. A professional technician constantly learns and
keeps up to date. In order to maintain your image
as a professional and to keep your knowledge and
skills up to date, you need to do what you can to learn
new things. You need to commit yourself to lifelong
learning.
There are many ways in which you can keep up
with the changing technology. Short courses on specific
systems or changes are available from the manufacturers
and a number of companies that offer formal
training, such as such as Federal Mogul, NAPA, AC
Delco, and local parts jobbers. There are also several
on-line courses available. It is wise to attend update
classes as soon as you can. If you wait too long, you
may have a difficult time catching up with the everchanging
technologies.
In addition to taking classes, you can learn by
reading automotive magazines or the newest editions
of automotive textbooks. A good technician
takes advantage of every opportunity to learn.