STUDYING AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN IN GERMANY

AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

What is your job in this profession?

Automotive mechatronics technicians may choose one of the following areas:

• Car technology, commercial vehicle technology, two-wheeler technology The duties of an Automotive Mechatronics Technician are:
• Car maintenance,
• Testing vehicle technical systems,
• Carry out repairs and equip vehicles with spare parts and special equipment

What do you learn during your training?

In the vocational training of automotive mechatronics, you will learn the basics and daily tasks: replacing spare parts, changing oil and performing maintenance. The most modern technologies also play an increasingly important role. Laptops, tablets and scanners are indispensable in the workshop, software helps you to read and fix errors. Mechanics and electronics always bring new challenges to the automotive mechatronics industry.

Where will you work?

Vocational training enterprises:

Automotive mechatronics technicians will work at

• Repair shops; chassis assembly shops,
• Manufacturers and suppliers of spare parts, automotive industry,
• Freight forwarding and shipping companies

Place of study and work:

Automotive mechatronics technicians study and work mostly at:

• Repair shops,
• Car dealers,
• Training centers and vocational colleges.

How long is your vocational training?

Vocational training lasts 42 months, usually starting on 01.09. 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
• Willing to live and work abroad for many years.

You must have …

• High school diploma with good or excellent results
• 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.

• Tools/techniques:

Example for performing repair work

• Maths:

For example when calculating set values and interpreting measurement results

• Physics:

Example to understand motor vehicle technology

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 Automotive Mechatronics Technician, you will first work in repair shops, car dealerships or transport companies.

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 lead technician, service technician or automotive service consultant. If you qualify for university, you can also study for a degree in communications technology or commercial vehicle technology.

What is your starting salary when you graduate?

The total annual salary including payroll tax can be up to €23,040. But if you have a lot of professional experience and have the required qualifications, you will be paid more during your career. For example, after a few years of work, you can continue training to become a car service consultant and will receive an average annual salary of around €35,856.

If you then decide to continue your studies to obtain a chief technician or specialist qualification, you will receive an average annual salary of around 41,760 € before tax. The highest salary for a chief technician can be as high as 47,520 € per year. So with hard work and dedication, you have the opportunity to earn twice the average salary. In principle, it is not just about money, but above all, that you are satisfied with your work and that it offers good prospects for the future.

What is brutto and net?

Programme vocational training in Germany Your career has started and you are eagerly waiting for your first salary. But don't be surprised that the amount you receive is different from the salary stated in your contract. Because as an employee you are responsible for transferring a part 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 insurance funds and various 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. In addition, 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.