Ausbildung career
Technical Model Maker – Bodywork and Production Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Technische/r Modellbauer/in - Karosserie und Produktion
Technical Model Maker specializing in Bodywork and Production is a 3.5-year recognized vocational training program in industry and skilled crafts. During this apprenticeship, you learn to create precise models, molds, and prototypes for vehicles and other products. You will work with various materials and modern manufacturing techniques.
What you do
- Read and interpret technical drawings and construction plans
- Create 3D models and prototypes using CAD software
- Manufacture models, molds, and tools from various materials (e.g., wood, plastic, metal)
- Program and operate CNC machines and 3D printers
- Perform quality checks on manufactured parts
- Process and refine the surfaces of models
- Collaborate in a team on the development of new products and vehicle parts
Requirements
- At least a good secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) or intermediate school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss)
- Excellent spatial reasoning abilities
- Manual dexterity and technical understanding
- Diligence and precision in work
- Interest in mathematics, physics, and computer science
- Teamwork skills and willingness to communicate
- Good German language skills for technical instructions (B2 level)
Career prospects
- 1Further training to become an Industrial Master (Model Making) or Technician (e.g., Mechanical Engineering)
- 2Specialization in areas such as CAD design, 3D printing, or prototype construction
- 3Advancement to leadership positions such as team leader or workshop manager
- 4Possibility of studying engineering sciences (e.g., mechanical engineering, automotive engineering) with appropriate higher education entrance qualification
- 5Self-employment in model making or prototype construction
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 Technical Model Maker – Bodywork and Production Ausbildung in Germany?
Usually 900 to 1,200 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.
What German level do I need for a Technical Model Maker – Bodywork and Production Ausbildung?
Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Technical Model Maker – Bodywork and Production Ausbildung?
At least a good secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) or intermediate school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss); Excellent spatial reasoning abilities; Manual dexterity and technical understanding; Diligence and precision in work.
Where can I find open Technical Model Maker – Bodywork and Production Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Technical Model Maker – Bodywork and Production
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.