To work as a coin and vending machine repairer, you typically need to:

• have a high school diploma or equivalent; and
• complete short-term, on-the-job training.

Education after high school

No formal education beyond high school is required. However, some coin and vending machine repairers complete a formal training program in electronics. Professional-technical schools and two-year colleges offer these programs. You earn a certificate or associate degree when you complete the program.

On-the-job training

Most coin and vending machine repairers learn their skills on the job from an experienced repairer. In general, you begin as a helper. As you gain experience you work on more complex tasks. Training includes:

• filling machines;
• making repairs; and
• providing customer service.

The length of training varies by employer. It generally lasts about one month.