Restoration Technician Metal, Machinery & Related Trades Workers
SaveWhat Does a Restoration Technician Do?
Restoration technicians overhaul old and classic cars.
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Where Do I Start?
Types Of Vehicle Engines
Types of car engines in road and racing cars, inclusing those with emerging technologies like Hybrids and electric motors, and how they work.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Restoration Technician
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialTypes Of Vehicle Engines knowledge
Types of car engines in road and racing cars, inclusing those with emerging technologies like Hybrids and electric motors, and how they work.
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EssentialCar Controls knowledge
The functioning of specific car equipment such as how to operate and handle the clutch, throttle, lighting, instrumentation, transmission and the brakes.
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EssentialTypes Of Vehicles knowledge
Field of information which distinguishes rental agency classification systems, containing types and classes of vehicles and their functioning and components.
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EssentialCarry Out Measurements Of Parts skill
Operate measurement instruments to measure parts of manufactured objects. Take into consideration specifications of manufacturers to perform the measuring.
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EssentialEnsure Customer Focus skill
Attitude that puts customers at the centre of the business in all cases.
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EssentialEstimate Restoration Costs skill
Estimate the cost implications of restoring and replacing products or parts.
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EssentialGuarantee Customer Satisfaction skill
Handle customer expectations in a professional manner, anticipating and addressing their needs and desires. Provide flexible customer service to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
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EssentialProvide Customized Upholstery skill
Install custom upholstery, according to the customer's individual requests and preferences.
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EssentialAssemble Final Product skill
Install and mechanically adjust all components and subsystems, according to factory regulations and legal standards.
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EssentialCarry Out Repairs Of Convertible Roof Covers skill
Repair/replace the vinyl or canvas roof covers of convertible cars.
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EssentialEnsure Quality Assurance Standards For Vehicles skill
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EssentialPerform Full Leather Conversions skill
Decorate the inside of a vehicle with customised leather upholstery.
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EssentialPerform Technical Tasks With Great Care skill
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.
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EssentialPerform Upholstery Repair skill
Repair/restore damaged upholstery for a wide range of vehicles; use materials such as fabric, leather, plastic or vinyl.
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EssentialPerform Upholstery Restoration Of Classic Cars skill
Preserve and repair/restore the upholstery of vintage or classic cars; add a new look to the vehicles' original aspect.
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EssentialRepair Door Panels skill
Repair vehicle door panels using materials such as leather, vinyl or plastic.
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EssentialUse Color Matching Techniques skill
Apply specific techniques in order to match different colours.
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Optional Skills (5 of 15 displayed)
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OptionalFabric Types knowledge
Woven, non-woven, knitted fabrics and netting fabrics, technical fabrics such as Gore-Tex and Gannex.
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OptionalElectrical Wiring Plans knowledge
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 …
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OptionalTypes Of Paint knowledge
Varieties of paint and chemicals used in their composition.
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OptionalLeather Products Maintenance knowledge
The way to maintain the quality of leather products, the product types and their effects.
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OptionalParts Pricing knowledge
The prices of vehicle parts on the market from various suppliers and their trends.
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OptionalDrive Vehicles skill
Be able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.
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OptionalMaintain Work Area Cleanliness skill
Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.
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OptionalPerform Manual Work Autonomously skill
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OptionalProcess Payments skill
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 …
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OptionalCarry Out Parts Purchasing skill
Order specific parts required for maintenance and repair of a wide variety of vehicles.
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OptionalGather Information To Substitute Parts skill
Gather information from sources such as manuals and manufacturers; identify appropriate replacements for broken, rare or obsolete parts.
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OptionalMaintain Parts Inventory skill
Maintain stock levels in accordance with organisation procedures and policies; estimate upcoming supply needs.
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OptionalMaintain Vehicle Records skill
Maintain vehicle records by accurately recording service operations and repairs.
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OptionalPerform Metal Work skill
Work with metal and iron materials in order to assemble individual pieces or structures.
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OptionalPerform Minor Vehicle Repairs skill
Repair/replace non-essential vehicle parts such as turn signals, lights, fluid hoses, etc.
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