Furnace and chimney builders
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The furnace and chimney builder is a state-recognized training occupation according to the Vocational Training Act and the Crafts Code .
Duration of training and structure
The duration of training to become a furnace and chimney builder is usually three years. The training takes place at the training company, training center and vocational school . The training is in block lessons. It is the second stage of a level training to become a building construction worker .
Work areas
Furnace and chimney builders produce fireproof structures for furnaces and flue gas ducts from stones. They build chimneys , manufacture exhaust systems from prefabricated parts and take care of adequate lightning protection . They find their job in industrial construction , in residential construction and in public construction. They can be used in the renovation , modernization and repair of refractory structures as well as in new buildings.
Training allowance
The amount of the training allowance is often based on collective bargaining agreements . For example, the Bauindustrieverband Hamburg eV has agreed the following remuneration:
- 1st year of training: 614.00 euros
- 2nd year of training: 943.00 euros
- 3rd year of training: 1,191.00 euros.
Well-known chimney builders
- Fred Dibnah was an English chimney builder ( steeplejack ) specializing in demolitions and a television presenter for technical history programs.
Individual evidence
- ↑ [1] (PDF; 630 kB) Training regulations for the construction industry on juris. Retrieved October 11, 2010.
- ↑ [2] (PDF; 385 kB) Framework curricula of the Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs for vocational training in the construction industry. Retrieved October 11, 2010
- ↑ Archived copy ( memento of the original dated August 20, 2010 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. (PDF; 69 kB) Information on training remuneration from the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce . Retrieved October 11, 2010
Web links
- Training profile at the BiBB . Retrieved October 11, 2010.
- Website of the German construction industry. Accessed October 11, 2010.
- Website of the Central Association of the German Construction Industry. Accessed October 11, 2010.