Classic car occupations

In a meeting in early March 2009 with representatives of the ZDK, ZKF, IG Metall and vocational schools, it was established that it is appropriate to consider future qualifications for the maintenance, repair and restoration of historic vehicles. Because the opportunities and challenges associated with working on historic vehicles are currently still difficult to assess, and because the economic significance of this field is also only partially discernible, it was decided to prepare a study that primarily shows whether, and with what orientation, qualifications for work on historic vehicles should be provided. At the same time, the study is concerned with identifying various possible qualification pathways for people who can find employment in the restoration of historic vehicles or are already employed there. This is intended to contribute to the professionalisation of this field.