Program Overview

University Program: Konstruktionsmechaniker*in

Introduction

The University of Konstanz offers a training program for Konstruktionsmechaniker*in, specializing in steel and metal construction. This program is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to work in the field of construction and manufacturing.

Arbeitsgebiet (Work Area)

The work area includes creating constructions from steel, stainless steel, or aluminum, as well as special designs for research equipment. The program focuses on the following areas:

• Creating automatic darkening tents
• Building floats for measurements on the lake
• Constructing shields for X-ray equipment
• Creating vacuum chambers

Special welding and soldering techniques are applied, including:

• WIG welding of stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and other precious metals
• MAG and electrode welding of steel and steel alloys
• Hard and soft soldering of various metals
• Special welding with plasma and laser beam welding

Berufliche Qualifikation (Professional Qualification)

The program requires the following skills and knowledge:

• Reading, applying, and creating technical documents
• Welding, soldering, gluing, and thermal separation of steel and non-ferrous metals using different methods
• Creating fixed and movable metal and steel constructions
• Manual and machine forming of sheets and profiles
• Fastening and transporting components and assemblies
• Creating workpieces by forging, working on locking and security devices
• Heat treatment of metals, creating templates and windings
• Surface treatment and corrosion protection of metals
• Recognizing technical facts considering safety regulations
• Maintenance and restoration

Einstellungsvoraussetzung (Admission Requirements)

The admission requirements include:

• A good secondary school diploma, especially in mathematics, physics, and technology
• Manual skills and the ability to work in a team

Ausbildungsdauer (Training Duration)

The training duration is 3.5 years and can be shortened to 3 years depending on prior knowledge. There are a total of 4 training positions available.

Ausbildungsarbeitsplatz (Training Workplace)

The training takes place in the scientific workshops, department of apparatus construction, with modern equipment, beautiful workshop rooms, and a pleasant working climate.

Pr㘹ungen (Exams)

The final exam consists of two parts:

• Part 1: At the end of the second training year
• Part 2: At the end of the training period

Bewerbung (Application)

The application process typically starts in January, and the available training positions are published in the local press and on the university's website.