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Vocational Training in Germany. Here is What You Need to Know About “Ausbildung” in Germany

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Vocational training in Germany known as Ausbildung is vocational training that can be learned in companies or stores and at the same time the student is obliged to finish his studies, that is to say to work and study at the same time.

The good thing about it is that after the Aspeldung the student will have a certificate of studies and at the same time a certificate of work experience which helps him to find work quickly and in good professions.

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Germany is one of the few countries that have succeeded in setting up vocational training programs adapted to the country’s labor market.

Who is eligible for vocational training in Ausbildung?

Usually, students between the ages of 16 and 18 are the ones who benefit the most, as they want to enter the labor market as soon as possible.

Professionals can also benefit from Ausbildung to improve their professional level and also to obtain a certificate of recognition of professional experience.

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Immigrants who are legally in Germany and over 20 years old can also benefit from this training provided they have a good knowledge of the German language.

German is the only language taught in the Ausbildung institutions

What privileges does Ausbildung offer?

The first privilege that a student can obtain is very good professional training in many different fields that allow the student to strongly enter the labor market.

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Depending on the chosen profession, the duration of the Ausbildung is 3 to 4 years.

But the advantage is that the student receives a monthly salary ranging from 500 to 1100 euros, depending on the chosen profession and the number of years.

In addition, the student can also complete his university studies at the same time.

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After graduation, the student obtains a university degree and work experience. These two elements open the doors to the future.

Types of vocational training in Ausbildung 2019

If you decide to do an apprenticeship, it is very important to know that there are 3 main types of Ausbildung and this is what we will learn now

1- Dual vocational training (Duale Berufsausbildung):

This training is usually taught in a vocational school – Berufsschule and is one of the most popular models for students.
The dual vocational training gives the student a respectable monthly salary, in addition to holding the most vacant jobs in the labor market.

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The duration of this training varies from two to three and a half years.

2- School-based vocational training (Schulische Ausbildung)

Organized school-based training is offered at the Berufsfachschule or Berufskolleg.

This form is approved as a supplement and the allowance is not paid to students, except for nursing courses.

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When the salary is paid only for the period of on-the-job training.

The duration of this training varies from 3 to 5 years, including the period of on-the-job training.

3- Ausbildungsorientiertes duales studium:

This dual degree is taught by universities or as it is called “Berufsakademie”.

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Students receive an approved certificate and certification in training, and the trainee-level salary is paid during the training period.

The duration of this training also varies from 3 to 5 years, including the vocational training period.

Here is some information about vocational training in Germany. For more information, please visit the Ausbildung website for vocational training in Germany.

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