car controls
The functioning of specific car equipment such as how to operate and handle the clutch, throttle, lighting, instrumentation, transmission and the brakes.
Vehicle restoration technicians overhaul old and classic vehicles as cars.
Competences and skills
32 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
2 competencestypes of vehicle engines
Types of car engines in road and racing cars, including those with emerging technologies like hybrids and electric motors, and how they work.
green
types of vehicles
Field of information which distinguishes rental agency classification systems, containing types and classes of vehicles and their functioning and components.
Essential skills and competences 14 competences
Occupation specific
4 competencescarry out repairs of convertible roof covers
Repair/replace the vinyl or canvas roof covers of convertible cars.
perform full leather conversions
Decorate the inside of a vehicle with customised leather upholstery.
repair door panels
Repair vehicle door panels using materials such as leather, vinyl or plastic.
restore upholstery of classic cars
Preserve and repair/restore the upholstery of vintage or classic cars. Add a new look to the vehicles’ original aspect.
Sector-specific
6 competencesestimate restoration costs
Estimate the cost implications of restoring and replacing products or parts.
guarantee customer satisfaction
Handle customer expectations in a professional manner, anticipating and addressing their needs and desires. Provide flexible customer service to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
measure parts of manufactured products
Operate measurement instruments to measure parts of manufactured objects. Take into consideration specifications of manufacturers to perform the measuring.
perform technical tasks with great care
Avoiding possible risks and unwanted outcomes by watching carefully over all parts of a machine, device or vehicle and executing processes of production, maintenance or repair with great care.
perform upholstery repair
Repair/restore damaged upholstery for a wide range of vehicles; use materials such as fabric, leather, plastic or vinyl.
provide customized upholstery
Install custom upholstery, according to the customer's individual requests and preferences.
Cross-sector
4 competencesassemble final product
Install and mechanically adjust all components and subsystems, according to factory regulations and legal standards.
ensure client orientation
Take actions which support business activities by considering client needs and satisfaction. This involves understanding what customers want, providing advices, selling products and services or processing complaints, while adopting a positive attitude.
ensure quality assurance standards for vehicles
Implement and monitor the maintenance, repair and/or recondition of vehicles ensuring all quality assurance standards are met.
use color matching techniques
Apply specific techniques in order to match different colours.
Optional knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesleather products maintenance
The way to maintain the quality of leather products, the product types and their effects.
parts pricing
The prices of vehicle parts on the market from various suppliers and their trends.
Cross-sector
3 competenceselectrical wiring plans
Pictorial representation of an electrical circuit. It shows the components of the circuit as simplified shapes, and the power and signal connections between the devices. It gives information about the relative position and arrangement of devices and terminals on the devices, to help in building or servicing the device. A wiring diagram is often used to troubleshoot problems and to make sure that all the connections have been made and that everything is present.
fabric types
Woven, non-woven, knitted fabrics and netting fabrics, technical fabrics such as Gore-Tex and Gannex.
types of paint
Varieties of paint and chemicals used in their composition.
Optional skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencesgather information to substitute parts
Gather information from sources such as manuals and manufacturers; identify appropriate replacements for broken, rare or obsolete parts.
maintain parts inventory
Maintain stock levels in accordance with organisation procedures and policies; estimate upcoming supply needs.
maintain vehicle records
Maintain vehicle records by accurately recording service operations and repairs.
perform manual work autonomously
Show the ability to pursue basic manual tasks without the help or assistance of others, not needing supervision or guidance, and taking responsibility for one's actions.
perform minor vehicle repairs
Repair or replace non-essential vehicle parts such as turn signals, lights, fluid hoses, etc.
purchase vehicle parts
Order specific parts required for maintenance and repair of a wide variety of vehicles.
Cross-sector
4 competencesdrive vehicles
Be able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.
maintain work area cleanliness
Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.
perform metal work
Work with metal and iron materials in order to assemble individual pieces or structures.
process payments
Accept payments such as cash, credit cards and debit cards. Handle reimbursement in case of returns or administer vouchers and marketing instruments such as bonus cards or membership cards. Pay attention to safety and the protection of personal data.