Engineering pedagogue
Engineering pedagogues teach at vocational schools as teachers for technology-specific lessons. The prerequisite is study at a university and the successful 2nd state examination as the conclusion of the 18-month preparatory service. In addition, subject teachers teach at vocational schools who are used in practical vocational classes. These have a degree as a master craftsman or technician and, like the teachers with studies, complete a preparatory service with a final exam. In contrast to the student councils, they are not assigned to the higher service (level A13), but to the higher service (level A9).
In most cases, the course consists of a technical main subject and vocational pedagogy, although a second theoretical subject usually has to be studied.
With successful completion of the course, the final degree of Diplom-Ingenieur-Päd. (Abbreviated: Dipl.-Ing.-Päd.) Was previously awarded. (see list of academic degrees (Germany) ) Today, almost all German universities graduate with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree.
This is followed by either the preparatory service for teaching at vocational schools or another activity that complies with the qualification. (see career prospects)
Possible courses of study for engineering pedagogues
- Construction engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Metal technology
- manufacturing engineering
- mechanical engineering
- Energy and automation technology
- Food technology (teaching post at vocational schools for food, nutrition and home economics)
- Business education (business and administration)
Career prospects
- Entry into the preparatory service for teaching at vocational schools in the higher service
- (Leading) activity in job-related education and training in public and private sponsorship
- Possibility of a doctorate in educational sciences
- Entry into relevant engineering activities
- Entry into a managerial position in corporate education and human resources
- Career entry with private educational service providers
See also
- Engineering-Pedagogical Knowledge Society (IPW)
- International Society for Engineering Education (IGIP)