electronics technician

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An Electronics Technician at Work (1978)

Electronics technician is an apprenticeship in Germany, Austria and Switzerland . In Germany, “electronics technician” is also a generic term for various professions in electrical engineering and electronics, both in trade and industry.

The profession is a classic male domain . In 2010, the proportion of women in training and professional practice was not more than 12%.

Germany

In Germany there are several apprenticeships with different orientations in addition to the skilled trade "electronics technician".

The professions are recognized by the ordinance of July 4, 2003 ( Federal Law Gazette I p. 1144 ) or July 2008, industrial electrical professions that can be practiced in both craft and industry. Depending on the company and specialization, electronics technicians can work, for example, in the field of high-voltage technology , production and assembly (device production, circuit board production, etc.), switch cabinet construction, data processing or communications technology .

In the craft these are:

and in industry :

as well as indirectly

since based on the same regulation.

All of these training occupations have in common that they are three and a half years old and specialization begins in the second year of training. So the first year is the same.

Electronics technicians are trained in the company and attend vocational school ( dual training system ) during their training .

In Germany, trainees who have successfully completed vocational school and, depending on the federal state, take additional German or English courses, obtain the secondary school leaving certificate .

Various disciplines are considered to be shortage occupations for skilled workers in Germany and are on the positive list for foreign skilled workers from non-EU countries.

Vocational school lessons

Vocational school lessons are theoretical training at vocational schools. Theoretical specialist knowledge is imparted in learning fields; In addition to mathematics, there are also German, English, (philosophy), social studies and sport. After two years of basic training, an electronics technician should have acquired the necessary specialist knowledge to be able to use it in a variety of ways.

Austria

On June 1, 2011, the electrician professions in Austria were combined to form the electronics module.

  • Basic module (2 years)
    • electronics
  • Main module (1.5 years)
    • Electrician for energy and building technology
    • Electrician for machines and systems
    • Applied electronics
    • Microtechnology
    • Communication electronics
    • Information and communication technology
  • Special module (0.5 years)
    • network technology
    • Railway telecommunications technology

predecessor

The vocational training lasts three and a half years and Austria there with the emphasis on "Applied Electronics" or "micro technology".

Switzerland

Names

Since January 1, 2009, the apprenticeship in Switzerland has been called “Electronics Technician” with a federal certificate of proficiency (EFZ).

Previously, the job was simply called “electronics technician”, a distinction being made between level G (basic requirements) and E (extended requirements (E)).

further previous name:

Course of training

The vocational training lasts four years. Electronics technicians are trained in the company and attend vocational school during their training . Additional training locations are inter-company courses in the first half of the apprenticeship . These courses have a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 64 days, with 8 hours per day.

Practical training

During the first half of the apprenticeship, a broad foundation of knowledge and skills is laid in the basic training . The focus calculating, sizing, constructing and sizing of electronic circuits , documenting the work, installation and wiring of equipment, loading and soldering of printed circuit boards as well as start-up and Troubleshooting. In addition, it is taught how microcomputer systems and programs ( firmware ) are written and tested. Furthermore, depending on the vocational school, the training can include the areas of PLC and robot programming .

The basic training is completed with the partial examination in the areas of production engineering, switching and measurement technology and microcontrollers.

In the second half of the apprenticeship, the focus is on training in the company's areas of activity. In this training phase, the apprentices deepen their knowledge and skills through exemplary learning on productive assignments and projects. During the entire training period, interdisciplinary skills such as learning and working methodology, creativity, flexibility, teamwork, independence, communication skills, etc. are promoted.

Vocational school lessons

Vocational school lessons are theoretical training at vocational schools. Theoretical specialist knowledge is conveyed in learning fields. Without vocational secondary school, mathematics (technical basics), physics (scientific basics), general education (language and communication), English and sport are added. After two years of basic training, an electronics technician should have acquired the necessary specialist knowledge to be able to use it in a variety of ways.

Professional baccalaureate

If they pass the entrance exam, Swiss apprentices can attend vocational secondary school and complete it with the vocational school-leaving certificate.

Career prospects

After completing the apprenticeship and with the skilled worker certificate (Germany) or federal certificate of proficiency (Switzerland), electronics technicians have many opportunities for further training.

Amongst other things:

Related professions

Related professions in Germany:

Related professions in Switzerland:

Related professions in Austria

See also

Extended journeyman's examination

Web links

Germany:

Austria:

Switzerland:

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Ordinance on vocational training for electronics technicians in "Laws on the Internet
  2. ↑ electronics technicians for automation technology in Berufenet the Federal Employment Agency
  3. ↑ Electronics technician - energy and building technology in the profession of the Federal Employment Agency
  4. ↑ Electronics technician - information u. Telecommunication technology in the occupation of the Federal Employment Agency
  5. ↑ electronics technicians for automation technology in Berufenet the Federal Employment Agency
  6. ↑ Electronics technician for electronics technician for devices and systems in the profession of the Federal Employment Agency
  7. ↑ electronics technician for motors and drive technology in Berufenet the Federal Employment Agency
  8. ↑ electronics technician for aviation systems in Berufenet the Federal Employment Agency
  9. ↑ electronics technician for building and infrastructure systems in Berufenet the Federal Employment Agency
  10. ↑ electronics / in Information and Systems Engineering in Berufenet the Federal Employment Agency
  11. ^ Text of the ordinance on vocational training in industrial electrical trades
  12. ↑ http://www.berufe-lexikon.de/berufsbild-beruf-elektroniker.htm
  13. ^ Positive list of shortage occupations: skilled workers , accessed on November 10, 2015
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