Mathematical-technical assistant

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Mathematical-technical assistant (MaTA, MA or MTA for short; also: mathematical-technical software developer) is the job title of a recognized training occupation under the Vocational Training Act in Germany, which has existed since the mid-1960s. It is the first non-academic training occupation in data processing. The first examination regulations were issued in 1965 by the Palatinate Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Ludwigshafen am Rhein . One of the original tasks of the profession was to help scientists implement the algorithms they had developed on the mainframe computers of the time . Since then, the job description has fundamentally changed, since today stand-alone computers including standard software (e.g. for statistical evaluations) are available that can be operated by the scientists themselves. In the public service , the training qualifies for a position in the higher service , since one assumes the comparability with a completed relevant technical college training.

There are various official job titles:

  • State-certified mathematical-technical assistant
  • Mathematical-Technical Assistant / Computer Science (IHK)

As of August 1, 2007, the mathematical-technical assistant in the area of ​​dual vocational training was replaced by the federally standardized training occupation for mathematical-technical software developer (MATSE). In the field of full-time assistant training, on the other hand, there is still the training occupation of mathematical-technical assistant with a comparatively higher proportion of business training content.

job profile

Since there are different training and examination conditions for mathematical-technical assistants across Germany, an exact definition of the profession is difficult. In addition, mathematical-technical assistants are used in very different areas of work, some of which differ significantly from the professional content prescribed by the training.

Originally, the main task of the MaTAs was the application of mathematical procedures to solve problems from science, technology and business. To do this, they analyzed data processing processes and designed and implemented (also on mainframes ) computer programs and database systems .

With the development of information technology , the areas of responsibility have also expanded; today they include:

  • Installation, configuration and maintenance of programs , computer systems and networks
  • Analysis of problems from a wide variety of requirement areas, development and implementation of solutions with the help of EDP
  • Development, modification and adaptation of programs, databases and intranet and internet applications
  • Training and support for customers and / or employees in the field of user software

This results in possible uses in all areas of data processing . Mathematical-technical assistants can therefore often be found in branches of the economy that deal with the development of software or whose products are heavily based on software (e.g. mobile communications industry ). They can also be found in all larger companies or companies that have their own larger, also internally developed IT infrastructure, such as banks , insurance companies , research institutions and university institutes .

Training

The requirements for admission to training differ depending on the training location or examination facility; In many places the only GCSE ( secondary school certificate ) is required, while elsewhere a successful university entrance ( Abitur ) is required. In most cases, aptitude tests also ask about mathematical and technical talent or previous knowledge.

The focus of the (theoretical) training is:

The scope of the mathematical part of the training varies depending on the training institution. In addition, business administration or digital technology content is taught in the course, sometimes with a different focus.

See also

literature

  • Kurt Nawotki, Klaus Wenke: Mathematical-technical assistant . Sheets on vocational studies, 2 - 1 A 30, Bertelsmann Bielefeld, 2nd edition 1970

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b Volume 2, Sheets on Vocational Studies: Mathematical-Technical Assistant / Mathematical-Technical Assistant, 3rd edition 1985
  2. ↑ Ordinance on the one-year training course and the final examination for mathematical-technical assistant and mathematical-technical assistant from November 14, 1990. Citizens' service Hessenrecht. Retrieved May 25, 2020.