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Specialist Practitioner – Sewing and Tailoring (Vocational Training for People with Disabilities) Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Fachpraktiker/in - Näherei, Schneiderei (§66 BBiG/§42r HwO)

This vocational training program for a Specialist Practitioner in Sewing and Tailoring is specifically designed for individuals with disabilities, providing comprehensive skills in textile processing. It typically lasts 3 years, though the exact duration and qualification name can vary depending on the responsible chamber. The training often takes place in vocational training centers (BBW) or vocational rehabilitation centers (BFW) and is based on recognized tailoring professions.

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What you do

  • Measuring and cutting fabrics and materials according to templates
  • Sewing textiles by hand and with various sewing machines
  • Altering, repairing, and adjusting garments
  • Operating and maintaining sewing, ironing, and cutting machines
  • Reading and interpreting patterns and technical instructions
  • Performing quality control on finished products

Requirements

  • Interest in textiles, fashion, and manual work
  • Good manual dexterity and fine motor skills
  • Diligence, precision, and patience
  • Willingness to engage with various materials and techniques
  • Typically, a medical assessment confirming the need for special support in this form of training
  • Teamwork skills and reliability

Career prospects

  1. 1Employment in alteration shops or tailor studios
  2. 2Work in textile and fashion companies (e.g., in production or quality assurance)
  3. 3Employment in costume departments for theaters or film productions
  4. 4Opportunities for further specialization or advanced training in related professions

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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 Specialist Practitioner – Sewing and Tailoring (Vocational Training for People with Disabilities) 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 Specialist Practitioner – Sewing and Tailoring (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 Specialist Practitioner – Sewing and Tailoring (Vocational Training for People with Disabilities) Ausbildung?

Interest in textiles, fashion, and manual work; Good manual dexterity and fine motor skills; Diligence, precision, and patience; Willingness to engage with various materials and techniques.

Where can I find open Specialist Practitioner – Sewing and Tailoring (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 Specialist Practitioner – Sewing and Tailoring (Vocational Training for People with Disabilities)

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.