You could take a college course to get some of the skills needed for this job.

Courses include:

• vehicle fitting principles
• specialist tyre fitting competence
• vehicle technology
• vehicle maintenance

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for these courses vary.

You could apply for an Autocare Technician Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship.

This can take up to 3 years to complete.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship

You can apply for jobs as a fast fit technician if you've got qualifications and experience in motor mechanics.

You'll find vacancies in fast fit centres, garages and dealerships.

You'll need:

• the ability to repair machines or systems
• the ability to work well with your hands
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
• the ability to work on your own
• customer service skills
• the ability to operate and control equipment
• to be flexible and open to change
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

As a fast fit technician, you could:

• check batteries, lights, exhausts, tyres, brakes and suspension
• repair or replace faulty parts
• test hybrid and electric vehicle systems
• repair or replace windscreens and glazing
• advise customers on vehicle care

You could work at a garage or in a workshop.

Your working environment may be physically demanding.

You may need to wear protective clothing.