Ausbildung career
Welder (Vocational Training for People with Disabilities) Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Schweißwerker/in (§66 BBiG/§42r HwO)
The vocational training as a Welder (Schweißwerker/in) is a specialized profession for individuals with disabilities, focusing on welding techniques and metal processing. This training typically takes place in vocational training centers (Berufsbildungswerke) or other professional rehabilitation facilities, and is aligned with recognized professions such as Plant Mechanic (Anlagenmechaniker/in) and Construction Mechanic (Konstruktionsmechaniker/in). The duration of the training varies depending on the responsible chamber.
What you do
- Preparing workpieces and components for the welding process
- Performing various welding procedures (e.g., MAG, TIG, manual arc welding)
- Reading and applying technical drawings and work plans
- Inspecting and finishing welds for quality assurance
- Operating and maintaining welding equipment and systems
- Adhering to occupational safety and health regulations
- Assembling metal constructions and components
Requirements
- Interest in metalworking and manual tasks
- Manual dexterity and precision
- Good spatial imagination
- Ability to work in a concentrated and careful manner
- Willingness to comply with safety regulations
- Basic technical understanding
- Meeting the requirements for training under §66 BBiG / §42r HwO (for people with disabilities)
Career prospects
- 1Employment in metalworking companies
- 2Work in plant construction, mechanical engineering, or steel construction
- 3Specialization in specific welding techniques
- 4Further training to become a Welding Specialist (Schweißfachmann/-frau)
- 5Opportunity for professional rehabilitation and integration into the labor market
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 Welder (Vocational Training for People with Disabilities) Ausbildung in Germany?
Usually 800 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 Welder (Vocational Training for People with Disabilities) Ausbildung?
Usually B1 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Welder (Vocational Training for People with Disabilities) Ausbildung?
Interest in metalworking and manual tasks; Manual dexterity and precision; Good spatial imagination; Ability to work in a concentrated and careful manner.
Where can I find open Welder (Vocational Training for People with Disabilities) Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Welder (Vocational Training for People with Disabilities)
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.