Nursing professional Get trained as a nurse: basic medical knowledge and carefully dealing with persons in need of nursing care are the vocational training’s main focus. Are you communicative and do you like working with people? Are you also interested in medicine and organisation, and are you reliable and conscientious? Then training to become a nurse could be just right for you. Here you will work in the care of people of all ages in various areas, e.g. in hospitals, long-term care facilitie...

Mechatronics engineer for air-conditioning/refrigeration Craftsmanship, a high degree of care and technical understanding – these are the skills you will learn during your vocational training as a mechatronics engineer for refrigeration technology. Course contents What are the different methods of joining components? How do you read assembly drawings and circuit diagrams? These are some of the fundamental questions trainees will deal with at the beginning of their vocational training. In the n...

Engineer for sanitary, heating and air-conditioning systems Master dealing with water, heat and environmental technology: As a plant mechanic, you can specialize in one of many fields. Vocational training content Engineers for sanitary, heating and air-conditioning systems lay the basis for fitting heating and air-conditioning systems as well as water pipes, sinks and toilets. This involves planning, building and maintaining pipes and connections. At the beginning, trainees choose one of the fol...

Training profiles at a glance What occupations that require training are the most demanded in Germany? In this category, you will find the currently most demanded training professions. Mechatronics engineer for air-conditioning/refrigeration Nursing Professional Train operator Industrial electronics engineer Engineer for sanitary, heating and air-conditioning systems...

How do I find vocational training? In Germany, there are almost 350 dual vocational training occupations: here, you will find several tips on how to find the vocational training programme which suits your expectations and wishes. Visa , school-leaving certificates or language skills – there are certain requirements you need to meet before being admitted to a vocational training course in Germany. More detailed information on the requirements can be found in the “ Do I qualify for vocational...

Prospects after your vocational training Have you already completed vocational training in Germany? Find out here which options are now available to you. You may think it’s still early days, but have you thought about what you are going to do after you have completed your vocational training? Here are some opportunities you may want to consider: Working for a company: Many German companies are currently looking for vocationally trained skilled workers. This means that your chances of being off...

What is vocational training? Would you like to know more about the topic of vocational training. Here, you will receive basic information on the different types of vocational training in Germany. One way of training for your future occupation in Germany is by pursuing a dual vocational training programme. Such programmes offer plenty of opportunities for on-the-job training and work experience. Programmes usually last between two and three and a half years and consist of theoretical as well as p...

Training in Germany This is how vocational training in Germany works: Here you can find useful information on the vocational training system, requirements and the industries in demand. What is vocational training? Do I qualify for vocational training? Vocational training profiles at a glance How do I find vocational training? Prospects after your vocational training...

Do I qualify for vocational training? Would you like to complete vocational training in Germany? In this category, you will learn more about the requirements to be able to undergo vocational training in Germany. Citizens of the EU, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Norway or Switzerland You are welcome to start vocational training in Germany at any time. You do not require a visa for entering Germany or for starting a vocational training programme. If you would like to live in Germany, you only have to re...