How did the trade come about?

Nobody invented a whole trade in a day. Someone thought of one thing, and the next person built on it. Pick a trade and walk through time, one stop at a time.

There are no points, and nothing is being counted. You move on when you have understood the stop.

All the timelines

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Baker and Pastry Chef5 stop · ca. 12.400 f.Kr. — todaySource at every stop
Metal fabricator5 stop · ca. 300 f.Kr. — todaySource at every stop
Carpenter4 stop · ca. år 1030 — todaySource at every stop
Car mechanic6 stop · 1886 — todaySource at every stop
Train preparation training5 stop · 1847 — todaySource at every stop
Bus driver6 stop · omkring 1840 — todaySource at every stop
Road freight transport (HGV driver)5 stop · 1896 — todaySource at every stop
The airport education5 stop · 1925 — todaySource at every stop
Auto Assistance5 stop · 1906 — todaySource at every stop
Foundry technician5 stop · ca. 1700 f.Kr. — todaySource at every stop
Truck mechanic5 stop · 1896 — todaySource at every stop
Refrigeration technician6 stop · 1895 — todaySource at every stop
Maritime crafts5 stop · ca. 350 f.Kr. — 2021Source at every stop
Farrier6 stop · 500-tallet — todaySource at every stop
Building painter6 stop · 1100-tallet — todaySource at every stop
Building joiner6 stop · fra ca. år 1050 — todaySource at every stop
Paramedic5 stop · 1906 — todaySource at every stop
Landscape gardener6 stop · ca. år 1000 — todaySource at every stop
Bricklayer6 stop · 1000-tallets slutning — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Electrician6 stop · ca. 1880 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Dairy worker6 stop · omkring 1830 — 2000Word-for-word quote from the source for every date
Watchmaker6 stop · 1491 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Graphic technician6 stop · ca. 1050 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Forest and nature technician6 stop · 1805 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Hairdresser6 stop · 1363 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Beautician6 stop · slutningen af 1700-tallet — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Dental assistant6 stop · 1896 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Dental technician6 stop · 1794 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Roofer6 stop · 1160'erne — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Plasterer6 stop · slutningen af 1500-tallet — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Chimney sweep6 stop · 1300-tallet — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Stonecutter and stone technician6 stop · ca. 950 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Gardener5 stop · ca. år 1000 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Greenkeeper6 stop · 1457 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Agricultural education6 stop · ca. 3900 f.Kr. — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Animal keeper6 stop · 1857 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Photographer6 stop · midt i 1500-tallet — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Media designer6 stop · ca. 1796 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Film and TV production education6 stop · 1895 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Sign technician5 stop · 1912 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Butcher6 stop · 1421 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Gastronome (chef)6 stop · 1570 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Nutrition assistant6 stop · 1901 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Social and health helper6 stop · 1949 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Fine mechanic6 stop · 1598 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Industrial technician training6 stop · 1797 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Ship fitter6 stop · 1800-tallet — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Bodywork technician6 stop · 1700-tallet — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
CNC technician training5 stop · 1800-tallet — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Metal worker6 stop · ca. 1700 f.Kr. — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Warehouse and terminal training6 stop · 1600-tallet — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Gold and silversmith6 stop · ca. 1350 f.Kr. — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Contracting and agricultural machinery education6 stop · 1795 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Producer6 stop · omkring år 1900 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Woodworking trades' construction training6 stop · 1100-tallet — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
machine carpenter6 stop · 1500-tallet — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Furniture carpenter and organ builder6 stop · ca. 1390 f.Kr. — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Upholstery6 stop · 1448 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Electronics and low-voltage training6 stop · 1820 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Automation Technician5 stop · ca. 1769 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Electronics operator6 stop · 1898 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Web developer6 stop · 1843 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Plumbing and energy6 stop · ca. år 19 f.Kr. — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Technical insulator6 stop · 1877 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Utilities operator6 stop · sidst i 1500-tallet — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Property service technician6 stop · 1853 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Aircraft technician6 stop · 1903 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Boat mechanic6 stop · 1760'erne — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Port and terminal education5 stop · 1892 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Crane operator6 stop · ca. år 1400 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Pedagogical assistant6 stop · 1828 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Veterinary nurse6 stop · 1773 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Social and health assistant6 stop · 1836 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Waiter6 stop · slutningen af 1600-tallet — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Tool education6 stop · 1500-tallet — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Surface finisher6 stop · 1240 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Plastic worker6 stop · ca. 1855 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Technical designer6 stop · 1435 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Installation contractor, building contractor, and road layer5 stop · 1793 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Industrial operator5 stop · 1770'erne — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Process operator5 stop · 1712 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Production and assembly education5 stop · 1798 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Clothing craftsperson6 stop · 1349 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
The retail education with specialties6 stop · 1856 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Receptionist6 stop · 1795 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Service assistant6 stop · 1757 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Event Coordinator6 stop · 1583 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Theatre, event, and AV technician6 stop · 1545 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Security guard6 stop · ca. 1300 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Biomedical technician assistant6 stop · 1711 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Bicycle and motorcycle mechanic6 stop · 1817 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Glazier6 stop · 1549 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Gourmet butcher6 stop · 1800-tallet — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Orthotist6 stop · begyndelsen af 1300-tallet — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Data and Communication Education6 stop · 1850 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Digital media education6 stop · 1876 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Fitness and trainer education6 stop · 1814 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Office education with specialties6 stop · 1841 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Intestine technician5 stop · omkring 1800 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Plastic, epoxy & asbestos6 stop · 1873 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Welding5 stop · 1700-tallet — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Crane6 stop · 1873 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Warehouse & logistics6 stop · 1920'erne — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Service assistant6 stop · 1774 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
First aid & fire6 stop · 1569 — 2010Word-for-word quote from the source for every date
Sustainability & green transition6 stop · begyndelsen af 1900-tallet — 2007Word-for-word quote from the source for every date
Preparatory adult education (FVU)6 stop · 1814 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Staff development6 stop · 1911 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
HTX — Technical Upper Secondary School5 stop · 1959 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
EUX6 stop · 1889 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Finance education6 stop · 1736 — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Auto Painter5 stop · 1930'erne — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date
Trade education with specializations6 stop · midten af 1100-tallet — todayWord-for-word quote from the source for every date