| Author |
Message |
Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
| | Posted on Monday, September 24, 2001 - 5:32 am: | |
I take classes at the local community college. Two years ago I couldn't change my own oil, this semester I'm rebuilding several American engines. There are about 12 classes in the total curriculum, after I took the prerequisites of Intro (basically safety and tools) and Electrical, then you can take any of the courses. Right now I'm taking engine rebuilding and will take suspension in the Spring and manual transmission in the fall. They run about $70 and the facilities are great. We have a 10 bay garage with all the tools/lifts and about 50 cars to work on. Most are late model donations from manufactures like GM and Ford. Most communities should have a similar program. |
'75 308 GT4 (Peter)
| | Posted on Sunday, September 23, 2001 - 9:53 pm: | |
The various regions of the FCA (and I'm sure the FOC as well) hold tech sessions every now and then. |
James H. (Jamesh)
| | Posted on Sunday, September 23, 2001 - 1:21 pm: | |
Sure would be nice if someone would hold classes for Ferrari owners who would like to learn how to service and repair their own cars. |
William H (Countachxx)
| | Posted on Friday, September 21, 2001 - 9:07 pm: | |
Another thought is to join a racing team, there r lots of Ferrari 355, 348, & 360 Challenge cars out there |
Paul Sloan (Sloan83qv)
| | Posted on Friday, September 21, 2001 - 7:13 am: | |
Both BMW and MB have set up schools inside Univeriasl Techinical Institute (UTI) They have an 800# and advertise all the time on Speedvision.
All Grads of these schools are hired by BMW and MB. |
Herbert Edward Gault (Irfgt)
| | Posted on Friday, September 21, 2001 - 4:47 am: | |
DESIRE is the primary asset that a future Technician can have. It requires constant study and an investment in equipment and tools and books. The information is out there without the necessity of going to a school or having formal training. That is where the desire comes in. If this is what you really want, are are willing to sacrifice and can afford the time and expense required to become a Technician, then the opportunity is out there. Schools may make it easier if you do not have a basic knowledge, but if you learn it on your own, then you will never forget it and it will seperate the truely dedicated ones frome the rest. |
'75 308 GT4 (Peter)
| | Posted on Friday, September 21, 2001 - 3:27 am: | |
So, all of the ads that you see for various dealers/independants who have mechanics with "factory trained technicians"?
Maybe I should go for this too. I have experience now, from working on my car J. Although I love welding, I'm getting tired of the political bullshoot at where I work, I need a change. |
Danny R. West (Dan_West348ts)
| | Posted on Thursday, September 20, 2001 - 12:27 pm: | |
Daniel,
What you need to do is take ASE Certification classes. There are a series of them. They deal with basic skills of automotive repair, electrical, AC etc.
After that you need a work history with a shop that repairs European cars. The FNA web site posts openings for technicians for the United States.
Good Luck.
Dan |
BretM (Bretm)
| | Posted on Thursday, September 20, 2001 - 8:47 am: | |
I know some dealerships start a mechanic out in an apprenticeship type deal until they learn the ropes. Some dealerships actually send mechanics over to Italy or bring people from Italy over to learn about new products/cars. My point is that most of the training is done at the dealership, after you're hired, in one way or another.. |
Greg Rodgers (Joechristmas)
| | Posted on Thursday, September 20, 2001 - 6:27 am: | |
I asked Ferrari of Atlanta this question. They had informed me that they hire ex-Jaguar, Mercedes, and BMW mechanics. Many of which were service managers at the former dealerships that they worked for. They said that there was no formal program after they had arrived to the Ferrari dealership. I hope that this helps. |
magoo (Magoo)
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 19, 2001 - 11:56 pm: | |
Daniel, I would start by going to the service dept. of a authorized Ferrari dealer and talking to their service director. I am sure he can give you some pointers or maybe even hire you in a non-tech. position. I am sure you will find it is not for those who just want a job but for those who want to be a professional. MAGOO |
Daniel Pevahouse (Dhp0526)
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 19, 2001 - 11:34 pm: | |
Hello,
My name Daniel Pevahouse. I work in a garage
in a small town in Tennessee with no formal
Training. Which is fun, but being uncertified
makes it imposible to pay my bills. So I've
been looking into training for a career for a
while. I've been looking for Ferrari Specific
Training for a while but have found nothing what I really need help with is
how can I get Trained to Service Ferrari
Thanks |