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Ausbildung in Germany

Clear requirements, timeline, common mistakes, and the next step you should take.

Popular Ausbildung Fields

Explore high-demand roles across healthcare, technology, skilled trades, and more.

Healthcare & Social Care

  • Pflegefachmann / Pflegefachfrau (Nursing)
  • Medizinische/r Fachangestellte/r (MFA) (Medical assistant)
  • Zahnmedizinische/r Fachangestellte/r (ZFA) (Dental assistant)
  • Pharmazeutisch-kaufmännische/r Angestellte/r (PKA) (Pharmacy assistant)
  • Notfallsanitäter/in (Paramedic)
  • Erzieher/in (Educator / kindergarten teacher)
  • Heilerziehungspfleger/in (Care for people with disabilities)

IT & Technology

  • Fachinformatiker/in – Anwendungsentwicklung (Software development)
  • Fachinformatiker/in – Systemintegration (IT systems & networks)
  • Fachinformatiker/in – Daten- und Prozessanalyse (Data/process analysis)
  • IT-System-Elektroniker/in (IT electronics technician)
  • Elektroniker/in für Betriebstechnik (Industrial electrician)
  • Mechatroniker/in (Mechatronics technician)

Engineering & Industry

  • Industriemechaniker/in (Industrial mechanic)
  • Zerspanungsmechaniker/in (CNC machining)
  • Konstruktionsmechaniker/in (Construction mechanic)
  • Werkzeugmechaniker/in (Tool mechanic)
  • Verfahrensmechaniker/in (Process mechanic)
  • Technische/r Produktdesigner/in (Technical product designer)

Automotive & Transport

  • Kfz-Mechatroniker/in (Car mechanic & electronics)
  • Berufskraftfahrer/in (Truck/Bus driver)
  • Fachkraft für Lagerlogistik (Warehouse logistics)
  • Speditionskaufmann/-frau (Freight forwarding clerk)
  • Eisenbahner/in im Betriebsdienst (Railway operations)

Construction & Skilled Trades

  • Anlagenmechaniker/in SHK (Plumber/heating/air systems)
  • Elektroniker/in für Energie- und Gebäudetechnik (Building electrical)
  • Maler/in & Lackierer/in (Painter & varnisher)
  • Tischler/in (Carpenter)
  • Maurer/in (Bricklayer)
  • Dachdecker/in (Roofer)
  • Metallbauer/in (Metal construction)
  • Fliesenleger/in (Tiler)

Food & Hospitality

  • Koch/Köchin (Chef)
  • Hotelfachmann/-frau (Hotel specialist)
  • Restaurantfachmann/-frau (Restaurant specialist)
  • Bäcker/in (Baker)
  • Konditor/in (Pastry chef)
  • Fleischer/in (Butcher)

Business, Office & Finance

  • Kaufmann/-frau für Büromanagement (Office management)
  • Industriekaufmann/-frau (Industrial management)
  • Einzelhandelskaufmann/-frau (Retail sales)
  • Verkäufer/in (Sales assistant)
  • Bankkaufmann/-frau (Bank clerk)
  • Kaufmann/-frau im E-Commerce (E-commerce management)
  • Versicherungskaufmann/-frau (Insurance clerk)

Public Service & Safety

  • Polizei (Ausbildung / duales Studium varies by state) (Police)
  • Feuerwehr (varies by city/state) (Fire service)
  • Fachangestellte/r für Bäderbetriebe (Lifeguard/pool operations)
  • Justizfachangestellte/r (Court clerk)

Environment & Nature

  • Gärtner/in (Gardener)
  • Forstwirt/in (Forestry worker)
  • Landwirt/in (Farmer)
  • Tierpfleger/in (Animal caretaker)
  • Fachkraft für Kreislauf- und Abfallwirtschaft (Waste & recycling)

Media & Design

  • Mediengestalter/in Digital und Print (Media designer)
  • Fotograf/in (Photographer)
  • Gestalter/in für visuelles Marketing (Visual marketing designer)
  • Veranstaltungskaufmann/-frau (Event management)

Who qualifies

  • You need a school-leaving certificate equivalent to German secondary education and a signed training contract.
  • The visa focuses on training fit: motivation, realistic career plan, and ability to finance living costs.
  • Some occupations are regulated or require health checks, especially in healthcare or childcare.

German level needed

  • Most employers expect at least B1; competitive or customer-facing roles often require B2.
  • Healthcare and childcare typically demand B2 for safety and communication standards.
  • Bring a recognized certificate (Goethe/telc/ÖSD) because employers and embassies ask for proof.

Timeline

  • 6–12 months: language preparation, CV/cover letter in German, and shortlist companies.
  • 3–6 months: apply, interview, and sign the training contract (Ausbildungsvertrag).
  • 2–3 months: visa processing, arrange housing, and arrive before the August/September start.

Common mistakes

  • Applying without enough German or with an incomplete contract (missing salary/start date).
  • Paying agencies for “guaranteed” contracts—legitimate employers never sell placements.
  • Underestimating living costs: training salaries can be low, so plan a realistic budget.

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