Vehicle maintenance
Vehicle care workers (also known as vehicle cleaners , vehicle conditioners, or vehicle dressers ) is a profession that revolves around cleaning vehicles . This includes, in particular, the care of the body , the engine, the interior and the windows of the vehicle. Vehicle care workers find employment, among other things, in car washes , vehicle preparation and at car dealerships and brokers.
activities
Typical activities of a vehicle carer include:
- Prewash and preparation for cleaning (e.g. removing antennas)
- High pressure cleaning
- Cleaning of engines, rims, tires, underbody and vehicle interiors
- Polishing and care of the vehicle paintwork with special wax
- Corrosion protection
- if necessary re-parking
- If necessary , carry out an inspection for damage and suitability of the vehicle, maintenance and transfer trips
The processes can take place manually or with the aid of a machine. The machines include, for example, polishing machines , vacuum cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, brushes and rags. In addition, cleaning agents , chemical care and corrosion protection agents , lacquers and paints are used.
Training and access
Vehicle maintenance can be learned as a training occupation in a two-year dual training . The training takes place in the vocational training center and in a vocational school . Company internships are carried out during the training . At the end of the training period, a corresponding final examination is taken. The class B driving license should be obtained during the training ; The vocational training center bears the costs for this if necessary. Special regulations apply to people with disabilities .
No specific educational qualification and not a mandatory apprenticeship qualification is required for exercising the activity. The activity can therefore also be carried out as a secondary activity . Training in the field of motor vehicles or professional experience in this area can also be helpful. In addition, a class B driving license can be required as approval, so that, for example, the vehicles can be brought from the parking lot to the cleaning station.
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Additional career opportunities can open up through advanced training as a specialist in innovative vehicle preparation.
Web links
- Job description appealed to the Federal Employment Agency
- Professional portrait on I'll do it! from Bayerischer Rundfunk
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Berufenet - easy to find job information - job titles. Retrieved on July 17, 2018 (German).
- ↑ Appointed - find job information easily - work items. Retrieved on July 17, 2018 (German).
- ↑ Federal Association of Vocational Training Centers - Vehicle Care Service. (No longer available online.) Formerly in the original ; accessed on July 17, 2018 (German). ( Page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Appointed - find job information easily - access to the job. Retrieved on July 17, 2018 (German).
- ↑ Appointed - easy to find career information - advanced training. Retrieved on July 17, 2018 (German).
