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Stonemason and Stone Sculptor – Stone Sculpting Specialization Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Steinmetz/in und Steinbildhauer/in - Steinbildhauerarbeiten
As a stonemason and stone sculptor specializing in stone sculpting, you will learn the traditional craft of natural stone processing during a 3-year apprenticeship. You will design, restore, and create artistic works and building components from stone, working with various tools and techniques.
What you do
- Selecting and processing natural stones (e.g., sandstone, marble, granite)
- Reading and implementing designs and technical drawings
- Creating sculptures, reliefs, ornaments, and inscriptions
- Restoring and conserving historical stone objects and building components
- Cutting, shaping, grinding, and polishing stone surfaces
- Erecting and assembling stone elements on buildings or outdoors
- Maintenance and care of tools and machinery
Requirements
- Good spatial imagination and drawing skills
- Creativity and a sense for shapes and aesthetics
- Manual dexterity and precise work
- Physical resilience and stamina
- Diligence and attention to detail
- Interest in art, history, and materials
- Good German language skills for instructions and technical terms
Career prospects
- 1Master Stonemason and Stone Sculptor (Meister/in)
- 2Self-employment with your own workshop
- 3Specialization in restoration or monument preservation
- 4Further training as a technician or designer
- 5Teacher in vocational schools or training centers
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 Stonemason and Stone Sculptor – Stone Sculpting 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 Stonemason and Stone Sculptor – Stone Sculpting Specialization Ausbildung?
Usually B1 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Stonemason and Stone Sculptor – Stone Sculpting Specialization Ausbildung?
Good spatial imagination and drawing skills; Creativity and a sense for shapes and aesthetics; Manual dexterity and precise work; Physical resilience and stamina.
Where can I find open Stonemason and Stone Sculptor – Stone Sculpting Specialization Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Stonemason and Stone Sculptor – Stone Sculpting Specialization
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.