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This skill is mainly useful for repairing things, but is also needed to advance in some [[careers]]. A Sim's mechanical skill determines the chance of getting electrocuted when attempting to repair a broken electrical or electronic object. It can be studied from a book, or learned by repairing broken items or by using the [[TraumaTime "Incision Precision" Surgical Training Station]]. In [[The Sims 2 (console)|console]] versions, machanical skill may be gained from the "Jimmy three fingers" rocket bench.

The Handiness skill (renamed from Mechanical) will allow a Sim to tinker with objects, repair broken electrical and plumbing objects, and finally, upgrade many household items. The higher the skill the less chance of electricution, breaking, and failing whilst [[upgrading Sims 3|upgrading]] an object. Like every skill in [[The Sims 3]] it comes with unique challenges to even further your Sims mechanical skill and knowledge. Following is a list of the three mechanical challenges.

'''Electrician''' Electricians have repaired at least 10 electrical objects. The eperience gained means they will never be electrocuted by an electrical object again - what insurance!