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Goldsmith and Silversmith – Silversmithing Specialization Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Gold- und Silberschmied/in - Silberschmieden

The vocational training (Ausbildung) to become a Goldsmith and Silversmith (specializing in Silversmithing) is a 3.5-year recognized profession in crafts and industry. You will learn how to design, create, and repair jewelry, utility items, and art objects from precious metals like silver and gold.

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What you do

  • Designing and sketching jewelry and objects
  • Processing precious metals like silver and gold (e.g., sawing, filing, soldering, forging)
  • Setting gemstones and other materials
  • Repairing and restoring jewelry and silverware
  • Surface treatment (e.g., polishing, matting, engraving)
  • Advising customers on design and material selection

Requirements

  • Good manual dexterity and fine motor skills
  • Creativity and a sense of aesthetics
  • Precision and meticulousness
  • Good spatial reasoning
  • Patience and perseverance
  • Minimum secondary school certificate (e.g., Hauptschulabschluss)

Career prospects

  1. 1Further training to become a Master Goldsmith / Master Silversmith (Meister)
  2. 2Specialization in specific techniques (e.g., engraving, restoration)
  3. 3Self-employment with one's own workshop or studio
  4. 4Working in the jewelry industry or in artistic crafts

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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 Goldsmith and Silversmith – Silversmithing 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 Goldsmith and Silversmith – Silversmithing 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 Goldsmith and Silversmith – Silversmithing Specialization Ausbildung?

Good manual dexterity and fine motor skills; Creativity and a sense of aesthetics; Precision and meticulousness; Good spatial reasoning.

Where can I find open Goldsmith and Silversmith – Silversmithing Specialization Ausbildung positions?

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

How to apply as a Goldsmith and Silversmith – Silversmithing Specialization

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.