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Carpenter / Joiner Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Tischler/in

Carpenter / Joiner is a 3-year recognized vocational training program in the skilled trades. In this apprenticeship, you will learn to manufacture, assemble, and repair furniture, windows, doors, and other wood products. You will work with various types of wood and modern machinery.

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What you do

  • Planning and designing wood constructions and furniture
  • Selecting and processing various types of wood
  • Measuring, cutting, and shaping wood materials
  • Operating woodworking machinery (saws, planers, routers)
  • Assembling furniture, windows, doors, and other building components
  • Repairing and restoring wood products
  • Surface treatment (sanding, varnishing, oiling)

Requirements

  • Manual dexterity and technical understanding
  • Spatial imagination
  • Diligence and precision
  • Interest in wood and working with machines
  • Good physical condition
  • At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss)
  • Teamwork skills and reliability

Career prospects

  1. 1Further training to become a Master Carpenter (Tischlermeister/in)
  2. 2Specialization (e.g., restorer, furniture designer)
  3. 3Technician for Wood Technology
  4. 4University studies (e.g., Wood Technology, Interior Architecture)
  5. 5Self-employment with your own workshop

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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 Carpenter / Joiner 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 Carpenter / Joiner Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Carpenter / Joiner Ausbildung?

Manual dexterity and technical understanding; Spatial imagination; Diligence and precision; Interest in wood and working with machines.

Where can I find open Carpenter / Joiner Ausbildung positions?

Right now there are 125 open positions at 118 companies, for example at Dula-Werke Dustmann & Co. GmbH, Handwerkskammer Reutlingen, and Köhnlein GmbH.

How to apply as a Carpenter / Joiner

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.