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Metal Designer (Chasing Technology) Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Metallbildner/in - Ziseliertechnik

The training as a Metal Designer specializing in Chasing Technology is a recognized craft profession that spans 3 years. You will learn to artfully work with metals and design surfaces through chasing, repoussé, and engraving to create unique objects.

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What you do

  • Designing and planning metal objects and forms
  • Selecting and preparing various metals (e.g., copper, brass, silver)
  • Applying chasing, repoussé, and engraving techniques
  • Forming, bending, welding, and soldering metal parts
  • Surface treatment and finishing (e.g., polishing, patinating)
  • Reading and implementing technical drawings and designs
  • Repair and restoration of metal artworks

Requirements

  • At least a secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Mittlerer Schulabschluss)
  • Manual dexterity and fine motor skills
  • Creativity and spatial imagination
  • Meticulousness and patience
  • Technical understanding of materials and tools
  • Interest in art and design
  • Good German language skills (at least B1) for communication and understanding instructions

Career prospects

  1. 1Master Craftsman examination (Metallbildnermeister/in)
  2. 2Self-employment with your own workshop
  3. 3Specialization in restoration or artistic crafts
  4. 4Further training as a Designer in Crafts (Gestalter/in im Handwerk)
  5. 5Working in art blacksmiths, goldsmiths, or restoration companies

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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 Metal Designer (Chasing 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 Metal Designer (Chasing 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 Metal Designer (Chasing Technology) Ausbildung?

At least a secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Mittlerer Schulabschluss); Manual dexterity and fine motor skills; Creativity and spatial imagination; Meticulousness and patience.

Where can I find open Metal Designer (Chasing Technology) Ausbildung positions?

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

How to apply as a Metal Designer (Chasing 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.