Empirical study of training needs for different occupational groups in the context of the increasing spread of electric vehicles

摘要

Dwindling fossil resources, avoidance of CO₂ emissions, and the reduction of noise emission in the cities are some of the reasons for the increasing sales numbers of alternative drive technologies worldwide. Besides the optimization of internal combustion engines, the automobile manufactures developed e.g. fuel cell vehicles, electric vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles in recent years. Regarding the previously mentioned global goals, this can be valuated as a generally positive development. However, the changes, tendencies and developments in the automobile sector also lead to new challenges. One challenge is the qualification of employees for working on electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles. This paper presents the training needs for different occupational groups based on an empirical study with 306 employees and expert interviews. The interviewees are firefighters, motor mechanics, and employees of breakdown and towing services. Based on the results, this paper shows some recommendations for the development of future training programs with regard to the topic electromobility.