Ausbildung career
Boat Builder (Technology Specialization) Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Bootsbauer/in - Technik
The apprenticeship as a Boat Builder with a specialization in Technology is a 3.5-year recognized profession in industry and skilled crafts. You will learn to build, maintain, and repair boats and yachts, with a focus on technical systems and construction. This profession combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technologies and materials.
What you do
- Construction and building of boat hulls and superstructures
- Installation and maintenance of technical systems (engines, electrics, navigation, plumbing)
- Processing various materials such as wood, GRP, metal, and plastics
- Repair and maintenance of existing boats and yachts
- Reading and implementing technical drawings and construction plans
- Performing quality controls and surface treatments
- Customization and assembly of fittings and equipment
Requirements
- Good manual dexterity and technical understanding
- Spatial imagination and precision
- Interest in boats, shipbuilding, and watercraft
- Ability to work in a team and solve problems independently
- Physical resilience and no fear of heights
- Basic computer skills for technical documentation
- Typically a secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss)
Career prospects
- 1Further training to become a Master Boat Builder (Bootsbauermeister/in)
- 2Specialization in specific areas (e.g., yacht building, restoration, engine technology)
- 3Further education to become a Technician (e.g., shipbuilding technology)
- 4Taking on leadership roles within a company
- 5Self-employment with your own boat building business
Open positions
There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.
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Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.
How much do you earn in a Boat Builder (Technology Specialization) 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 Boat Builder (Technology Specialization) Ausbildung?
Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Boat Builder (Technology Specialization) Ausbildung?
Good manual dexterity and technical understanding; Spatial imagination and precision; Interest in boats, shipbuilding, and watercraft; Ability to work in a team and solve problems independently.
Where can I find open Boat Builder (Technology Specialization) Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Boat Builder (Technology Specialization)
Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.
Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.