Curriculum:
The three-year vocational training course for Life Cycle and Waste Management Specialists provides trainees with a wide variety of skills. In addition to learning about waste collection and electrical and process engineering, trainees are also taught basic commercial skills. The major difference to the other vocational training courses at SWB is that trainees also acquire knowledge on chemicals, which plays an important role, particularly in waste composition, plant process engineering and the handling of combustion residues. Besides the usual requirements, potential applicants should also possess a sound knowledge of mathematics and physics, as well as an interest in and knowledge of the basics of chemistry. Applicants should be aware that the theoretical component of the course takes place at the vocational training school in Gelsenkirchen. In addition, the course also envisages training measures at a company with processing facilities for the handling of mechanical-biological waste.
Academic Requirements:
Applicants should have at least the lowest secondary school leaving certificate, i.e. Hauptschulabschluss, and possess a sound knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, physics and biology. However, it is recommended that applicants possess the entrance qualification for an upper secondary vocational school (Fachoberschulreife).
Duration:
This vocational training course lasts three years.
Curriculum:
The Electronic Operating Systems Technicians will acquire skills and knowledge on the assembly, wiring and installation of electrical equipment and switching devices for energy technology installations.
They will acquire knowledge on basic and application electronic circuitry, analogue and digital technology, instrumentation and control engineering, and voltage technology. They will also learn about SPS technology circuitry.
The main areas of deployment will be general power supply, railway workshops, traction power supply, building and plant engineering and waste processing facilities.
The practical training will be accompanied by in-company training measures.
Academic Requirements:
Applicants should have at least the lowest secondary school leaving certificate, i.e. Hauptschulabschluss, and possess a sound knowledge of mathematics and physics.
However, it is recommended that applicants possess an upper secondary school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss).
Duration:
This vocational training course lasts three and a half years.
Curriculum:
The Electronic Technicians for Equipment and Systems will acquire skills and knowledge on the wiring, assembly and installation of components, devices and systems for information and data technology.
They will also learn to test, measure, adjust and calibrate components, devices and systems for instrumentation and control engineering, and information and data technology. Other components of the curricula will include the installation and maintenance of devices and systems for information and data technology and the instruction of users.
The practical training will be accompanied by in-company training measures.
Academic Requirements:
Applicants should have at least the lowest secondary school leaving certificate, i.e. Hauptschulabschluss, and possess a sound knowledge of mathematics and physics.
However, it is recommended that applicants possess an upper secondary school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss).
Duration:
This vocational training course lasts three and a half years.
Curriculum:
The Electronic Technicians for Equipment and Systems will acquire skills and knowledge on the wiring, assembly and installation of components, devices and systems for information and data technology.
They will also learn to test, measure, adjust and calibrate components, devices and systems for instrumentation and control engineering, and information and data technology. Other components of the curricula with include the installation and maintenance of devices and systems for information and data technology and the instruction of users.
The practical training will be accompanied by in-company training measures.
Academic Requirements:
Applicants should have at least the lowest secondary school leaving certificate, i.e. Hauptschulabschluss, and possess a sound knowledge of mathematics and physics.
However, it is recommended that applicants possess an upper secondary school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss).
Duration:
This vocational training course lasts three and a half years.
Curriculum:
The Motor Vehicle Mechatronics Technicians for utility vehicles will acquire basic skills such as the manual and machine processing of materials.
The course will focus on the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles, including all adjustments and inspection work on mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and electronic systems on the motor vehicles.
The practical training will be accompanied by in-company training measures.
Academic Requirements:
Applicants should have at least the lowest secondary school leaving certificate, i.e. Hauptschulabschluss, and possess a sound knowledge of mathematics and physics.
Duration:
This vocational training course lasts three and a half years.
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Curriculum:
The Industrial Mechanics will acquire skills and knowledge on the manual and machine processing of materials, as well as welding methods.
Other components of the curricula will include the installation, operation and maintenance of machines and systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics and electric hydraulics.
The practical training will be accompanied by in-company training measures.
Academic Requirements:
Applicants should have at least the lowest secondary school leaving certificate, i.e. Hauptschulabschluss, and possess a sound knowledge of mathematics and physics.
Duration:
This vocational training course lasts three and a half years.
Plant Mechanic for Piping Systems
Curriculum:
The Plant Mechanics for piping systems will acquire skills and knowledge on the manual and machine processing of materials, and handling of thermal materials, as well as welding methods, including plastics welding.
Other components of the curricula will include the installation and maintenance of piping systems and installations for supply and waste technology.
The practical training will be accompanied by in-company training measures.
Academic Requirements:
Applicants should have at least the lowest secondary school leaving certificate, i.e. Hauptschulabschluss, and possess a sound knowledge of mathematics and physics.
Duration:
This vocational training course lasts three and a half years.
Curriculum:
The Forest Workers will acquire skills and knowledge on forest management through timber harvesting and clearing, the planting of young trees, the protection of young forests against game damage, pest control, the creation and maintenance of forest pathways and general environmental and nature protection.
They will acquire skills on the sorting, measuring and storage of timber, the handling and processing of timber and the use, maintenance and repair of machinery. Due to the requirements health and safety protection will play and important role here.
The main area of deployment will be the area around the Wahnbachtalsperre and the drinking water treatment plant of the Wahnbachtalsperrenverband (WTV) in Siegburg-Siegelsknippen.
Academic Requirements:
Applicants should have at least the lowest secondary school leaving certificate, i.e. Hauptschulabschluss, and possess a sound knowledge of mathematics, physics and biology. In addition, physical fitness is an absolute necessity.
Duration:
This vocational training course lasts three years.
Curriculum:
The Industrial Management Assistants at SWB are trained in the general and commercial administration, accounting department and in the technical companies.
They are all-rounder and gain an overview of all the commercial activities of this profession, as well as an insight into technical procedures.
The aim of the vocational training course is to prepare the trainees for business process-oriented dealings. Besides the actual vocational qualification, trainees also acquire cross-functional qualifications throughout the entire vocational training course. Thereby the focus lies on the development of customer-oriented solutions for problems.
The practical training will be accompanied by in-company training measures.
Academic Requirements:
Applicants should have at least the lowest secondary school leaving certificate, i.e. Hauptschulabschluss, and possess a sound knowledge of the German language.
However, it is recommended that applicants possess a school leaving certificate from an upper secondary school (Realschule), commercial school (Handelsschule), commercial college (Höhere Handelsschule) or grammar school (Gymnasium).
Duration:
This vocational training course lasts two to three years depending on the applicant’s prior qualifications.
Curriculum:
The training of Office Communications Assistants occurs in the secretariats of the divisions and departments, where they learn all the necessary office and correspondence skills, and in the areas of commercial administration.
Their responsibilities include the use of modern communications equipment, as well as the organization and preparation of meetings, conferences and events, as well as general office work. This includes, for example, purchasing, public relations work, human resources management and accounting.
At the end of the vocational training course, they should be able to perform organizational desktop work and commercial/administrative work in general office positions.
The practical training will be accompanied by in-company training measures.
Academic Requirements:
Applicants should have at least the lowest secondary school leaving certificate, i.e. Hauptschulabschluss, and possess a sound knowledge of the German language.
However, it is recommended that applicants possess a school leaving certificate from an upper secondary school (Realschule), commercial school (Handelsschule), commercial college (Höhere Handelsschule) or grammar school (Gymnasium).
Duration:
This vocational training course lasts two to three years depending on the applicant’s prior qualifications.
Duration:
This vocational training course lasts two to three years depending on the applicant’s prior qualifications.
On 1 April 2005, an amended version of the German Vocational Training Act (Berufsbildungsgesetz – BBiG) came into effect. The adoption of section §8 BBiG on the reducing and extending of the duration of vocational training means that the option of part-time vocational training is now firmly anchored in the legislation.
In practice the average working time will be reduced to about five to six hours per day or 25 to 30 hours per week (including the attendance of vocational school). The standard duration of the vocational training remains unchanged. It is however possible to extend the duration of the vocational training if it becomes necessary due to the circumstances. Vocational trainees who opt for the part-time option will receive remuneration proportionate to their working hours. The requirement to attend the vocational school remains unchanged.
Further information on this vocational training option can be found under the “Office Communications Assistant” vocational training course.
