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Automotive Body and Vehicle Construction Mechanic – Body and Vehicle Construction Technology Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Karosserie- und Fahrzeugbaumechaniker/in - Karosserie- und Fahrzeugbautechnik

The apprenticeship for an Automotive Body and Vehicle Construction Mechanic specializing in Body and Vehicle Construction Technology is a 3.5-year recognized vocational training program. It prepares you to manufacture, repair, and modify vehicle bodies and structures, working in industrial settings as well as in skilled trades.

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What you do

  • Repairing accident damage to vehicle bodies and frames
  • Manufacturing and assembling vehicle parts and components
  • Welding, riveting, bonding, and soldering metal and plastic parts
  • Measuring and testing vehicle systems and components
  • Surface treatment (e.g., sanding, filling, priming) in preparation for painting
  • Installing and maintaining electrical and electronic components in vehicles
  • Working according to technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions

Requirements

  • Minimum of a 'Hauptschulabschluss' (secondary school certificate) or equivalent
  • Good technical understanding and manual dexterity
  • Interest in vehicles, technology, and mechanics
  • Meticulous and precise way of working
  • Spatial imagination
  • Physical resilience and no fear of heights (depending on the work area)
  • Teamwork skills and willingness to learn

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in specific vehicle types (e.g., classic cars, commercial vehicles)
  2. 2Further training to become an Automotive Body and Vehicle Construction Master Craftsman (Meisterprüfung)
  3. 3Further training to become a Technician (e.g., in Automotive Engineering)
  4. 4University studies in Automotive Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (with appropriate higher education entrance qualification)
  5. 5Positions in quality assurance or workshop management

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Automotive Body and Vehicle Construction Mechanic – Body and Vehicle Construction Technology Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Automotive Body and Vehicle Construction Mechanic – Body and Vehicle Construction Technology Ausbildung?

Usually B1 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Automotive Body and Vehicle Construction Mechanic – Body and Vehicle Construction Technology Ausbildung?

Minimum of a 'Hauptschulabschluss' (secondary school certificate) or equivalent; Good technical understanding and manual dexterity; Interest in vehicles, technology, and mechanics; Meticulous and precise way of working.

Where can I find open Automotive Body and Vehicle Construction Mechanic – Body and Vehicle Construction Technology Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Automotive Body and Vehicle Construction Mechanic – Body and Vehicle Construction Technology

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.