Tyre, Exhaust and Windscreen Fitters
Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters fit, repair and adjust tyres, exhausts and windscreens on cars, buses, motorcycles and other motor vehicles.
view coursesAbout this Career
£21,351
Median salary
New workers start around £14,458.17. Normal pay is £21,351 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £33,676.49.
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Annual Openings
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Daily Tasks
- Replaces faulty parts of exhaust and refits exhaust or windscreen to vehicle.
- Inflates tyre to correct pressure, refits wheel to axle and balances wheel using balancing machine.
- Separates tyre from wheel and fits replacement tyre using automatic machine or by using a wheel stand and hand tools.
- Removes wheel, exhaust or windscreen using semi-automatic machinery or hand and power tools.
- Carries out inspection and assesses the nature and extent of repair necessary.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
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Skills
Job postings
Critical Thinking
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Learning Strategies
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Active Learning
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Monitoring
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Active Listening
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Reading Comprehension
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Speaking
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Writing
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Mathematics
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Science
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Available Courses
IMI Level 4 Award in the Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components (VRQ)
Other
Truro College
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering
Extended Diploma
STEM & Health Skills Centre Bodmin
MOT Tester Annual Assessment & CPD
Other
Penwith College
HNC Mechanical Engineering
Higher National Certificate (HNC)
Truro College
