1. In general, you usually need a high school diploma.

2. To gain trade certification as an oil and solid fuel heating, electrical, motorcycle, small-engine and equipment mechanic or repairer, you usually need a three- to four-year apprenticeship or a combination of experience and college or other courses.

3. You may need trade certification in the province/territory where you'll work.

4. Most mechanics may also obtain interprovincial (Red Seal) trade certification, which provides job mobility throughout the country.

5. To be a small appliance repairer or other small-engine and equipment mechanic, you usually need on-the-job training and college or other courses.

6. Most recent entrants have a trade/vocational certificate, and almost 2 in 5 have a community college diploma.

1. What is a day in the life of a Other Mechanics like?
   Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics install and maintain oil, coal, and wood heating systems in... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Other Mechanics?
   The job outlook for Other Mechanics is considered Average because: 1. Employment grew at an average rate. 2.... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Other Mechanics?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be close to the... more
4. How much does a Other Mechanics make?
   The average hourly wages for Other Mechanics is $16.76/HR, which is close to the average for occupations in the... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Other Mechanics"?
   4% of Other Mechanics are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for technical, professional, and skilled... more
6. How many Other Mechanics are employed part-time?
   7% of Other Mechanics are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 30,500 workers employed in these... more
7. How many Other Mechanics are self-employed?
   Roughly 21% of Other Mechanics are self-employed. This is considered Average for the industry as a whole. more
8. What is the average age of a Other Mechanics?
   The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average reflecting the age/retirement structure of the occupation. more