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Electrician / Mechanic
Keeps the world running
Demand: High Building & Fixing Cars, Planes & Machines Science Experiments
What they do
Installs, repairs and tests wiring, machines and vehicles, a skilled trade that is always needed.
Try it now
With an adult, take apart a broken toy or old appliance (unplugged!) and see how it works.
Study path
Technical diploma or apprenticeship, then licence or certification. Many run their own business.
Future outlook
Electric vehicles and smart homes need new kinds of skilled technicians.