Program Overview

Industrial Mechanic Training Program

The Humboldt-Universit酹 zu Berlin offers a training program in industrial mechanics, which is a multifaceted profession that involves the manufacture, maintenance, and monitoring of technical systems.

About the Profession

Industrial mechanics are employed in various areas, including maintenance, mechanical and plant engineering, production technology, and precision engineering. The training program at Humboldt-Universit酹 zu Berlin focuses on precision engineering, taking into account the university's teaching and research activities.

Prerequisites

To be eligible for the training program, applicants must have at least an advanced vocational qualification or a lower secondary school leaving certificate (MSA) or equivalent level of education. Additionally, they should have good working and social behavior, a good grasp of things, a sense of responsibility, physical agility, and a sound knowledge of mathematics and physics.

Training Content

The training program consists of both practical and theoretical components.

Practical Training

The practical training teaches the following skills:

• Manual and mechanical production of workpieces and components from various metallic and non-metallic materials
• Operating and setting up machine tools
• Programming machine tools
• Assembling and disassembling components, assemblies, and systems, as well as maintaining equipment
• Installing, expanding, and testing pneumatic and electro-pneumatic control technology components
• Operational and technical communication
• Independent planning and organization of work
• Quality assurance, occupational safety, and customer orientation

Theory

The theoretical training takes place at the OSZ "Georg Schlesinger-Schule" in Berlin in block lessons. The extended final examination is divided into two parts: Part 1 takes place after 18 months and is weighted at 40%, while Part 2 is taken at the end of the training period and relates to the skills and knowledge taught during the entire training period, as well as the vocational school lessons.

Training Duration and Salary

• Duration of training: 3.5 years
• Payment (according to TVA-L BBiG):
  • 1st year of training: 1,236.82
  • 2nd year of training: 1,290.96
  • 3rd year of training: 1,340.61
  • 4th year of training: 1,409.51
• Training time: 39 hours 24 minutes per week
• Holiday: 30 days per year

Trainer and Contact Person

• Trainer: Roy Scholz
• Contact person for questions: Carola Hahn

Additional Information

The training program at Humboldt-Universit酹 zu Berlin offers a unique combination of theoretical and practical knowledge, with a focus on precision engineering. The program is designed to provide trainees with a wide range of skills and knowledge, making them versatile and employable in various industries.