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As a garage manager or proprietor, you’ll oversee the day-to-day running of a garage business and the work of mechanics. Learn more about the day-to-day tasks in this role, how your career might progress and what you’ll need to do to get a job.
You don’t always need a degree to work in this field, but a qualification in one of the following subjects might be useful:
To work towards this role, you might also consider a T Level, Level 2 or Level 3 college course. Subjects to consider include vehicle maintenance and repair, vehicle technology and maintenance, installation and repair for engineering and manufacturing.
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A postgraduate degree isn’t usually asked for in this role, but it might help you secure management roles in some organisations.
You might consider a postgraduate course such as:
As well as a broad knowledge of how motor vehicles work and are repaired, you’ll need strong business management and leadership skills.
You’ll need a good understanding of motor vehicles to manage a garage facility, so experience working on and repairing cars will go a long way when applying for your first job. To get early experience you might shadow a mechanic for the day, get a summer job in a garage, or through a placement during your studies. An enthusiasm for the motor industry and knowledge of different car models will be helpful.
Experience in business management or admin will also be useful, even if it’s in a different industry.
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