Front-End Mechanic (Apprenticeship Guideline) | U.S. Department of Labor (US DOL) Registered Apprenticeship

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingProgrammingReading ComprehensionSystems AnalysisActive LearningSystems EvaluationComplex Problem SolvingRepairingTroubleshootingOperations MonitoringEquipment MaintenanceOperation and ControlActive Listening

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsEnglish LanguageMechanicalEngineering and Technology

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningNear VisionInformation OrderingInductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionCategory FlexibilityManual DexterityFinger DexterityArm-Hand SteadinessControl Precision

Tasks

Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost
Develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures, programming, or documentation.
Confer with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to design systems and to obtain info
Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyze
Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareWord processing softwareDevelopment environment softwareObject or component oriented development softwareDocument management softwareFacilities management softwareInternet browser softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM software

Tools

Application serversComputer serversDesktop computersDigital camerasDirectory serversFlash disksGraphics processing unit GPUIn circuit emulators ICELogic analyzersMainframe computersMulti-core central processing unit CPUNotebook computers2-channel lab scopes3 pound sledge hammers5 pound sledge hammers5-gas emissions analyzersAdjustable wrenchesAir chiselsAir compressorsAir conditioner chargersAir drillsAir hammersAir sandersAir wrenchesAlignment wrenchesAllen wrenchesAlternating current/direct current AC/DC inductive current clamps

Work Values

SupportIndependenceRelationshipsAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: high15-1252.00	Software Developers	title_inference	$133,080 median$211,450 top	+15.8%	26,770
Match confidence: high49-3023.00	Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	title_inference	$49,670 median$80,850 top	+4.17%	3,360

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Apprenticeship)

Multi-file features — design and implement end-to-end within an existing service.
Integration points (APIs, queues, databases) — work across confidently in a familiar stack.
Test strategy (unit, integration, end-to-end) — apply appropriately to assigned features.
Production incidents on owned components — investigate and resolve with reduced guidance.
Performance and scalability concerns in code — recognize and address in routine work.
Code reviews for peers — provide substantive feedback on a team's pull requests.
Estimates and breakdowns for medium tasks — produce reliably in sprint planning.
Refactoring of legacy code — execute safely in well-tested areas of the codebase.
Cloud services and platform tooling — use correctly in standard team workflows.
Junior developers on routine work — guide on patterns and conventions during onboarding.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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