Allgäu technical school
| Technical School Allgäu (TSA) | |
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| type of school | Public technical school under municipal sponsorship |
| founding | 1966 |
| address |
Kotterner Strasse 43, 87435 Kempten |
| place | Kempten (Allgäu) |
| country | Bavaria |
| Country | Germany |
| Coordinates | 47 ° 43 '4 " N , 10 ° 18' 57" E |
| carrier | Association of vocational school centers |
| Website | www.tsa-kempten.de |
The Technikerschule Allgäu (TSA) in Kempten is a public technical school that trains people to become a " state-certified technician " in construction, electrical or mechanical engineering. The full-time training lasts two school years and ends with a final exam. The school is located on the premises of the vocational school center in the building of vocational school I.
The German Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework place the successful completion of the technical school on the same level as an academic bachelor's degree at the college or university.
history
It was founded in 1966 as a part-time school for mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering was added two years later. The great response led to a conversion to a full-time school in 1971, and the field of construction engineering has been supplementing the continuing education offer since 1975.
Admission requirements
According to the Bavarian Technical School Regulations, the following applies to admission:
- Usually the successful completion of the vocational school.
- Proof of relevant professional training, e.g. B. through training and at least one year of professional experience in the chosen subject.
In the case of dropouts who meet the admission requirements and have at least 70 ECTS points in a related subject, admission can take place in the second school year.
Since the number of registrations far exceeds the capacity and in order to assess the success of school attendance, interested parties must take an entrance examination with general and subject-specific tasks.
Department of Civil Engineering
While the focus in the first school year is on teaching the basics, the second school year is divided into the areas of building construction and timber construction. Those interested have the additional opportunity to be trained as a master in the building trade. Furthermore, as in the other disciplines, the so-called AdA certificate can be acquired.
Electrical engineering department
Since many companies in the mechanical engineering sector are located in the area, one of the main focuses in this area is on automation technology. In addition, information technology basics, programming and electronics knowledge are imparted. The school focuses on current industry trends such as B. digital twin and artificial intelligence and prepares the graduates for the demands of the professional world in the region.
Mechanical engineering department
The greatest change in the professional world is currently taking place in the mechanical engineering industry. Current trends, such as B. Additive manufacturing , intelligent manufacturing processes, keyword: Smart Factory , and information technology are influencing the area more and more and are therefore the focus in addition to teaching the basics in the classroom.
costs
There are fees for attending the school. They currently amount to 500 euros per year, for the final exam you have to reckon with 100 euros. The income goes towards equipping the school. Graduates are rewarded with a bonus on successful completion, and in most cases they are also entitled to BAföG .
Support association
The friends' association, in which most of the important companies in the region are members, supports the Allgäu technical school primarily in material, technical and political terms. There is a lively exchange between the companies, the school and its students. B. takes place during company tours and joint projects.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ FSO: § 5 Admission - Citizen Service. Retrieved November 22, 2019 .
- ↑ TSA department of structural engineering. Retrieved November 22, 2019 .
- ↑ IMU industry study on digitization in mechanical engineering 2018. Accessed on November 27, 2019 .
- ↑ Master's bonus for passing a school training test. Retrieved November 22, 2019 .
- ↑ Friends of the TSA. Retrieved November 22, 2019 .