Retraining as an industrial mechanic

Industrial mechanics are qualified for work in the field of manufacturing and maintenance of machines and production systems due to their training.
Their tasks can include manufacturing, testing, commissioning, maintaining, inspecting, and repairing power machines, machine tools, and special-purpose machines, as well as linking them into systems. Industrial mechanics also manufacture assembly parts themselves when required.

The retraining program includes theoretical and practical training. It concludes with an examination administered by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK).

Target group & requirements

  • The retraining requirements of the respective requesting bodies must be met.
  • Secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss/Realschulabschluss)
  • technical understanding and professional experience
  • good German skills, both spoken and written

Goals

Upon successful completion of the training, participants are qualified to take up employment as an industrial mechanic.

Content & Services

  • Theoretical and practical instruction as well as vocational school instruction at BWNW
  • Placement in an 8-week work placement
  • Preparation for the final examination before the Chamber of Industry and Commerce [IHK]

The content of the lessons includes, among other things...

  • Occupational safety and accident prevention regulations
  • environmental protection
  • operational and technical communication
  • Planning and organizing work, evaluating work results
  • Distinguishing, classifying and handling materials and auxiliary materials
  • Manufacturing of components and assemblies
  • Maintenance of operating resources
  • Control technology
  • Customer focus
  • Manufacturing, assembling, and disassembling components, assemblies, and systems
  • Ensuring the operational capability of technical systems
  • Maintenance of technical systems
  • Assembly, expansion and testing of electrotechnical components of control technology
  • Business processes and quality management in the area of operation

Duration & Course

The retraining program lasts 24 months. The start date depends on the final exam dates and is usually at the beginning of February or August, but can also be arranged individually in special cases.

Lesson times

Monday - Thursday 7:15 am to 4:15 pm
Friday 7:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

New start dates

February 1st of each year | July 1st of each year

Financial support

The retraining is a further education measure approved according to AZAV and can be funded via an education voucher from the employment agencies or a job center.

Interested parties should therefore coordinate their entry into the retraining program with the relevant agency responsible for their needs.

contact

Michael Opfermann
Lilienthalstraße 146
34123 Kassel-Bettenhausen
: 0561 50726-34

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