Apprenticeship in Germany

 

What tasks do industrial clerks have?
  • Support of the complete processes in the company from the initiation of orders to service and implementation 
  • Responsibility for tasks in the areas of materials and production management, purchasing sales, human resources, accounting, controlling, and IT

What qualifications do you need to have?

Good secondary school leaving certificate, advanced technical certificate, or general higher education entrance qualification

Interest in the basic economic interrelationships of an industrial company

Team spirit, willingness to learn, reliability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently

How is the apprenticeship period structured?

The three-year apprenticeship period is divided into different learning fields in order to optimize the academic and practical learning content. A reduction in the apprenticeship period is possible with good academic and practical performance. The apprenticeship is rounded off with factory instruction as well as internal and external courses related to learning fields.

Key points of the apprenticeship

  • Structure and organization of the apprenticing company
  • Business processes and markets
  • Information, communication, work organization
  • Integrative business processes
  • Sales
  • Procurement and stockpiling
  • Personnel
  • Service provision and invoicing
  • Specialist tasks in the area of application

 

Remuneration

  • Collective remuneration the Hessian metal industry
  • 1st year of apprenticeship €1,049 plus vacation and Christmas bonuses as well as other additional payments under collective agreements
  • For good or excellent results: bonus and permanent contract offer