Ausbildung

What means Ausbildung?

‘Ausbildung’ is another term for ‘Lehre’ or ‘Berufsausbildung’ in German. It is a vocational training program (also called: apprenticeship) to prepare career starters in various professions with excellent job perspectives in Germany. There are only a few requirements to start an Ausbildung in Germany.

Can I apply for Ausbildung as a non-German?

Yes, foreigners from all countries are eligible to apply for an Ausbildung (apprenticeship) in Germany. German language requirements are at level B1 minimum.

Types of Ausbildung in Germany :-

Ausbildung in Germany can be of two types: dual (duale) and educational (schulische). The first one is much more common than the second.
Dual Ausbildung also provides students with a salary and a lot of hands-on practical experience when educational programs don’t always compensate participants and are more focused on the theoretical part.
Students of dual Ausbildung spend 3-4 days a week at work and 1-2 days in professional school. A block system is also possible when they visit a school for some months and some months spend at work.
Although educational programs are more theoretical, some include practical work in companies or organizations as well. If the chosen occupation has practice, trainees will attend school and work in blocks, for example, 3 months of school and 2 months of internships.
This allows students to fully focus on one activity at a time, whether it’s studies or work.
Some examples of dual Ausbildung will be training to become a salesperson, mechatronic technician, clerk, industrial clerk, etc.
Occupations that logically should include more practice are usually dual, and more theoretical ones are educational.
However, educational Ausbildung is also possible in technology, foreign languages, health and fitness, design, etc.
Some examples of educational Ausbildung are all medical professions, including nurses, educators, speech therapists, physical therapists, machine operators, technical assistants for computer science, and others.
The second type of Ausbildung requires practical experience in the fields you want to apply for, but only for some occupations.
Both Ausbildung variations last between 1 and 4 years, depending on the program. In most cases, a student receives a salary for the entire time; the salary also ranges widely from occupation to occupation.
Upon completion, participants can continue to work as experts in the company in Germany, obtain further qualifications (e.g., master craftsman, study at university), become self-employed, or return to their home country.