Field of activity Vulcaniser and tyre mechanics plan, maintain, test and service components and subassemblies of vehicles, par-ticularly inner tubes, tyres and wheels, fit special wheels and tyres onto vehicles, upgrade chassis, modify the visual appearance of vehicles, renew tyres, maintain and service belt conveyors, and produce and maintain rub-ber linings and rubber coatings. Occupational
Violin Maker
Field of activity Violin makers craft, in traditional manner and independently, all types of stringed musical instruments, for example violins, violas, cellos and viole da gamba. Another important part of their work is the professional repair of stringed musical instruments. Occupational skills Violin makers can recognize and distinguish between different types of stringed instrument and
Upholstery and Interior Furnishings Seamer/Seamstress
Field of activity Upholstery and interior furnishings seamers/seamstresses work in enterprises specialising in interior decoration, in the upholstered furniture industry, for stitching companies producing ready-made cur-tains and in enterprises offering services in this field, e.g. in interior decoration and interior furnishing departments in department stores. Occupational skills Production of curtains and interior furnishings Production of
Upholsterer
Field of activity Upholsterers manufacture upholstered furniture and matresses in compliance with industrial safety and environmental protection requirements and taking due account of functional and commercial considerations. They use various materials, including wood and wood derivatives, sheet textiles, leather, synthetic leather, plastics and metals. Likewise varied are the duties which these skilled workers carry out
Toy Maker
Field of activity Toy makers (m/f) manufacture toy figures, fabric toys and wooden toys, e.g. dolls, soft toys, doll’s house furniture, wooden vehicles and model railway accessories, working with different materials, in particular textiles, wood and derived timber products and plastics. In their work they are required to take into account aspects of health and
Tools Mechanic
Field of activity Tools mechanics work mainly in industrial enterprises in the fields of moulding, instrument, stamping and appliance technology. They work primarily in the industrial series manufacture of products made of synthetic materials and metals, as well as in the manufacture of surgical instruments. Occupational skills Tools mechanics: plan and control working procedures, work
Thermal and Noise Insulation Fitter
Field of activity Thermal and noise insulation fitters work both on new constructions and on refurbishment, modernization and rehabilitation projects at various job sites, for example on industrial construction or building services management projects. They provide for insulation against heat, cold, noise and fire, for example on ceilings and walls or on production facilities such
Textile Production Mechanic
Field of activity Textile production mechanics work predominantly in the classic textile production areas, such as weaving mills, spinning mills, embroiders and braiders, in the stitched goods industry and in the tufting and fleece industry, as well as in the car industry, in the environmental protection technology sector, the aerospace technology sector and the medical
Textile Product Finisher
Field of activity Textile product finishers work predominantly in industrial textile finishing companies, mainly in the fields of proofing, coating, printing and dyeing. Occupational skills Textile product finishers: use textile finishing processes and consider the physical and chemical influences select testing procedures and devices and conduct quality tests specify physical values, conduct optical measurements and
Textile Mechanic – Weaving
Field of activity Textile mechanics in the field of weaving use their specialist skills to manufacture different type of (wide) fabric, while at the same time observing work safety requirements and taking into account quality and economic efficiency considerations. They are proficient in setting up and maintaining (wide) looms and have a thorough knowledge of
