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Plumber/Roofer Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Klempner/in

The Ausbildung (vocational training) as a Plumber/Roofer is a 3.5-year recognized apprenticeship in the skilled trades sector. You will learn to work with metals, cover roofs, and install and maintain plumbing and heating systems. This profession requires manual dexterity and technical understanding.

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What you do

  • Reading and implementing drawings and plans
  • Processing pipes, sheets, and profiles (cutting, bending, soldering, welding)
  • Installing gutters, downpipes, and other sheet metal claddings
  • Installing plumbing fixtures (sinks, toilets) and heating systems
  • Identifying and repairing defects in systems and pipelines
  • Performing maintenance on existing systems

Requirements

  • Good manual dexterity and technical understanding
  • Spatial reasoning ability
  • Physical resilience and no fear of heights (for roof work)
  • Diligence and precision in work
  • Interest in metal processing and installation technology
  • Teamwork skills and reliability

Career prospects

  1. 1Further training to become a Master Plumber/Roofer (Meister)
  2. 2Specialization in specific areas (e.g., solar technology, monument preservation)
  3. 3Self-employment with your own business
  4. 4Position as a foreman/forewoman or construction manager

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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 Plumber/Roofer 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 Plumber/Roofer Ausbildung?

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

What are the requirements for a Plumber/Roofer Ausbildung?

Good manual dexterity and technical understanding; Spatial reasoning ability; Physical resilience and no fear of heights (for roof work); Diligence and precision in work.

Where can I find open Plumber/Roofer Ausbildung positions?

Right now there are 29 open positions at 29 companies, for example at Gramm Spenglerei GmbH, Hartmann SHF GmbH & Co. KG, and Dachdeckerei Markus Greiner GmbH.

How to apply as a Plumber/Roofer

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.