How to become a Tyre Fitter and Repairer
Tyre fitters and repairers fit and repair tyres on vehicles and diagnose faults in tyre wear.
Personal requirements for a Tyre Fitter and Repairer
- Enjoy practical and manual activities
- No allergic reactions to petrol, grease, oil or other chemicals
- Interested in motor vehicles
- Good mechanical skills
Education & Training for a Tyre Fitter and Repairer
You can work as a tyre fitter and repairer without formal qualifications. You will probably get some informal training on the job.You can also become a tyre fitter and repairer through an apprenticeship or traineeship. Entry requirements may vary, but employers generally require Year 10.
Additional information
A drivers licence is desirable.
Duties & Tasks of a Tyre Fitter and Repairer
Tyre fitters and repairers:
- Inspect tyres and related components
- Repair tyres and tubes
- Select tyres and rims for particular vehicles
- Balance and align tyres and wheels
- Road test vehicles.
Tasks
- Operates air driven equipment to remove and refit tyres and tubes on vehicles.
- Balances wheels and tyres using static and electronic equipment.
- Inspects tyres to determine which repair action to implement and repairs punctures in tubes and tubeless tyres.
Employment Opportunities for a Tyre Fitter and Repairer
Tyre fitters and repairers and wheel aligners are mostly employed by tyre centres and wheel alignment specialists.
Specializations
Wheel Aligner
A wheel aligner identifies faults in vehicle stability and tyre wear. This involves checking and servicing the steering system and suspension, identifying and interpreting tyre and rim regulations, balancing wheels and making adjustments and doing post-alignment checks and road testing. Tyre fitters and repairers mainly work indoors.
Tyre Fitter and Repairer
Tyre fitters and repairers fit and repair tyres on vehicles and diagnose faults in tyre wear.
Average age
31 years
Future Growth
Stable
Gender Share
1% female
Average full-time
46 hours
Weekly Pay
$1,014
Skill level rating
Lower skill
Unemployment
Lower unemployment
Full-Time Share
90% Full-Time
Employment Size
6,200 workers
Employment by state
ACT: 0.7%
NSW: 26.7%
NT: 1.1%
QLD: 25.4%
SA: 9.3%
TAS: 2.3%
VIC: 19.3%
WA: 15.2%
Age brackets
15-19: 6.8%
20-24: 18.2%
25-34: 33.3%
35-44: 19.1%
45-54: 14.6%
55-59: 4.6%
60-64: 2.3%
65 and Over: 1.2%
Education level
Advanced Diploma/Diploma: 2%
Bachelor degree: 1.1%
Certificate III/IV: 25.5%
Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate: 0.1%
Year 10 and below: 38.1%
Year 11: 11.3%
Year 12: 21.8%
