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Dual vocational education (duale Ausbildung) in Germany

Dual vocational education in Germany

Theory plus real practice in German companies

• The dual education system in Germany is unique. Such professional education usually takes 3 - 3,5 years. It combines theoretical training with practice. German companies in Germany hire students and pay them a salary during their studies.
• The approach to vocational training in Germany differs significantly from education systems elsewhere in the world. Only 17.6% of the population in Germany have a university degree. The vast majority of young people in Germany (47.5%) study in vocational schools under the dual system ("duale Berufsausbildung").
• Upon completion of their studies, most students stay and continue to work in the same companies. It is believed that the root cause of the great success of the German economy and the high quality of German products is the dual education system. It is noteworthy that more and more American companies are trying to follow the German model.

Purpose of study (ausbildung) in Germany

The goal of dual vocational education (Ausbildung) is legal work in Germany in this field after completing the education program. With EDUVISO you can be sure that you will find a reliable employer.

In what areas is it possible to study (ausbildung) in Germany?

All professions on this list are 3 - 3,5 year training at a very high level. Prospects for such education: improved skills, high income, successful work in these professions and security in Germany. Germany's high standards have made these professions in demand and well paid. For example, construction trades are high-tech and valuable. In turn, IT specialties require knowledge of both English and German languages, as well as exact sciences.

Currently there is a great demand in the following areas:

• Chemistry: Chemical technician, Chemical production specialist;
• Craft professions: Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter, Painter, Mason, etc.;
• Healthcare professions: Nurse, Geriatric nurse;
• Technical professions: Mechatronics technician, Industrial mechanic, IT specialist, etc.;
• IT professions: Software developer, System administrator.

Examples

Chemistry

Germany is one of the leading nations in the field of chemistry and pharmaceuticals. This applies to both industry and education. Employment and income prospects are excellent. The opportunities for vocational training are particularly good in the fields of chemical technician (Chemikant) and production specialist for chemistry (Produktionsfachkraft Chemie). Graduates work in chemical and pharmaceutical factories.

IТ Specialist (college)

IT Specialists (Fachinformatiker) plan and install information and communication systems and networks, including their electrical supply. They adapt hardware and software according to customer requirements and troubleshoot malfunctions. There are specializations in the areas of software development as well as system administration.

Industrial mechanics & mechatronics

Industrial mechanics organize and monitor production processes, ensuring that machinery and manufacturing facilities are operational. They construct machines or entire manufacturing plants, install and network them, and put them into operation. Mechatronics technicians assemble complex mechatronic systems from mechanical, electrical, and electronic components, such as robots for industrial production. They inspect individual components and assemble them into systems and installations.

Nursery

The medical and health care sector in Germany primarily seeks and trains professionals in the fields of Nursery and Geriatics (Pflegefachkraft). The training has a strong reputation in Germany. Graduates work in hospitals, geriatric centers, as well as in mobile care. EDUVISO has been training nurses together with German and international partners since 2019.

Construction specialists

There are many interesting apprenticeships in the field of construction in Germany. These include carpenter (Zimmermann), construction electrician (Bauelektriker), bricklayer (Maurer) and scaffolder (Gerüstbauer). Education in this field is very well developed in Germany and the earning opportunities are very good. The quality requirements in the construction industry in Germany are very high.

Hospitality

In the field of gastronomy and tourism, specialists are sought and trained in various areas. These include: restaurant professional (Restaurantfachmann; a training profession that includes other areas of responsibility in addition to the classic waiter training), chef (Koch) and hotel and tourism professional

This serves as a selection of potential career pathways. For further details on these options, as well as additional vocational education programs available in Germany, please don't hesitate to reach out to us for career counseling.