STUDYING ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN AND AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN IN GERMANY

What is your job in this profession?

Automation technology electronics technician:

• Control cabinets connected to wired networks or even the entire system
• Programmed machines and systems
• Installation of highly complex computer-controlled industrial machinery
• System check and troubleshooting
• Adjust the operating system, bus or network

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What do you learn during your training?

Do you enjoy solving complex problems at work? You should definitely consider studying an associate degree in electronics and automation technology because you will be assembling complex computer-controlled industrial machinery systems on a daily basis. There are many individual components that must be assembled together in a process that eventually forms a complete automated system. Electronics technicians who specialize in automation technology program, design, test, and install controls for computer-controlled machinery.

FOR EXAMPLE: for automated manufacturing machines, traffic control systems or building systems and their maintenance.

Where will you work?

Vocational training enterprises:

An automation electronics technician will work in:

• Factories manufacturing industrial process control equipment
• Electronic installation companies

Place of study and work:

During the apprenticeship, the Automation Electronics Technician will work primarily at:

• Factory, workshop
• Customer office and location
• Vocational colleges

How long is your vocational training?

Vocational training lasts 42 months, usually starting on September 1st of the academic year. If the course starts earlier, the training period may be extended.

What qualifications do you need to meet?

You must …

• At least 19 years old, but not older than 25 years old
• Be in good health and well-trained
• Highly independent and
• Willing to live and work abroad for many years.

You must have …

• Graduated from high school with honors
• Complete a multi-week internship with positive results in the profession to be trained.

Necessary conditions …

The knowledge of the basic subjects learned in secondary school is essential for the success of vocational training. During the apprenticeship, this knowledge will continue to be taught in depth and advanced.

• Mathematics:

Example: Calculating and representing flow, resistance and capacity

• Physics:

For example: Understand the structure and operation of different components

• Tools/techniques:

For example: To operate a machine; technical drawing

How are you paid during your apprenticeship?

Contact SHB, the predecessor of SHD Academy, for details on monthly allowances. Ensure enough expenses for you, if you spend economically, you can still save a large amount of money during 3-3.5 years of vocational training.

What are your prospects after graduating from vocational training?

After graduating with a degree in Automation Technology Technician, you will first work in the electronics engineering industry.

Through vocational training courses adapted to the job market, you can continue to improve and expand your knowledge. In case your employer recognizes your potential and your positive efforts, they can take on the costs of your vocational training.

How can you continue to learn and improve your skills?

Advanced vocational training can help you advance your career and potentially move into leadership positions. You can continue your advanced training to become a management specialist in the electrical engineering industry. If you qualify for university, you can also study for a degree in mechatronics or electrical engineering.

What is your starting salary when you graduate?

The total annual salary including payroll tax can be up to 38,880 €. From 2019, the basic salary will certainly be 11.40 € per hour. But if you have a lot of professional experience and have the required qualifications, you will be paid more during your years of work. For example, after a few years of work experience, you can study further to become a process manager in the field of electronic engineering and earn an average of 44,640 € per year. If you then decide to continue your studies to get a degree in electronic engineering, you will receive an average annual salary of around 72,000 €. So with hard work and dedication, you have the opportunity to earn much more than the average salary. In principle, it is not just a matter of money, but first of all, that you are satisfied with your work and that it gives you good prospects for the future.

What is brutto and net?

Your apprenticeship has started and you are eagerly awaiting your first paycheck. But don't be surprised if the amount you receive is different from the amount stated in your contract. Because as an employee you are responsible for transferring a portion of your salary to the State in taxes. In addition, you have to pay various amounts into the social insurance system.

The contributions to the social insurance system include: compulsory pension insurance, health insurance, unemployment insurance and old-age insurance. The amount of your salary after payroll tax is deducted is your net salary.

In short, the gross salary minus taxes and social security contributions leaves you with the net salary. This is the amount that is actually paid into your account.

In addition, your business must also pay an amount identical to yours into your social insurance fund.

These contributions to the social insurance fund are beneficial to you because they are paid into various insurance funds and funds for you. That means: every time you are sick, you do not have to pay for your own doctor's fees and treatment costs, and later in life, you will receive a certain amount of pension.

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Article reposted from duhocducshb.com, the official website of SHB Education Organization. September 13, 2024, SHB brand officially converted into SHD ecosystem towards comprehensive development Accordingly, the website https://shdacademy.vn/ will be the official website of SHD specializing in the field of Vocational Study in Germany.