You could do a college course like a Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
Windscreen fitters repair and replace damaged glass on vehicles like cars, lorries and buses.
£16,000 Starter
to£24,000 Experienced
45 to 47 a week
on call as customers demand
You can get into this job through:
You could do a college course like a Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair.
You'll usually need:
You can get into this job through an automotive glazing technician advanced apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
There are no set entry requirements when applying directly for vacancies, but experience in the motor trade as a mechanic or body repairer would be helpful.
You can find out more about careers in the car industry from Autocity.
You'll need:
You'll usually need a driving licence.
You may be given a company car or van if you're directly employed. You'll need your own vehicle if you work for yourself.
Your day-to-day duties may include:
You could work in a fast-fit centre, at a car dealership, at a client's business, at a client's home or on call-out to wherever the car owner is.
Your working environment may be outdoors some of the time and involve using chemicals.
You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
With more training you could become a vehicle mechanic, breakdown engineer or workshop supervisor.
You could also start your own windscreen repair company.
We can't find any apprenticeship vacancies in England for a windscreen fitter right now.
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