Electronics technicians for automation technology
The electronics technician for automation technology is a recognized training occupation in Germany by ordinance ( Federal Law Gazette 2003 I p. 1144 ). A comparable apprenticeship exists in the trade , the electronics technician specializing in automation technology .
The regular training period is 3½ years. Under certain conditions, the training period can be shortened to 2½ or 3 years. Electronics technicians for automation technology work in the field of low voltage up to 1000 V. They are responsible for automating processes to be processed or repetitive.
The main focus is on the automation of industrial plants . This includes:
- Drive technology
- Power electronics
- Measurement and control technology
- Pneumatics
- Sensors and actuators as well
- Control technology ( PLC and VPS ).
After 1½ years, the first part of the extended final exam follows , of which 40 percent is included in the final exam .
Electronics technician for automation technology is considered a shortage occupation for skilled workers in both the manual and industrial sectors in Germany and is on the positive list for foreign skilled workers from non-EU countries.
Graduates
The examination statistics for the final examination are published every six months by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Due to the new version of the training ordinance in 2018, most of the trainees in 2019 were still examined in accordance with the old training ordinance.
Final examination examination statistics
Electronics technician for automation technology |
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year | Summer 2019 | Winter 2019 | ||
Training regulation | 2007 | 2018 | 2007 | 2018 |
Number of participants | 429 | 4th | 1233 | 17th |
of which passed | 418 | 4th | 1179 | 17th |
Pass rate | 97.4% | 100.0% | 95.6% | 100.0% |
Average of the total score of 100 | 81 | 77 | 77 | 77 |
Related professions
Web links
- Electronics technicians for automation technology (industry) in Berufenet the Federal Employment Agency
- Electronics technicians for automation technology (craft) in Berufenet the Federal Employment Agency
- Electronics technician for automation technology in the series I'll do it! of the br-alpha
Individual evidence
- ↑ Shortage occupations for skilled workers. In: Mangelberufe.de. Christian Wisniewski, accessed August 10, 2020 .
- ↑ Announcement of the new version of the regulation on vocational training in industrial electrical trades. Bundesanzeiger Verlag GmbH, June 28, 2018, accessed on August 10, 2020 .
- ↑ Examination statistics of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. IHK Gesellschaft für Informationsverarbeitung mbH, accessed on August 10, 2020 .