Electronics and data technology assistant
Do you sometimes work on your computer or mobile phone yourself to fix things or find out how things work? Then this line of work is definitely an interesting option for you.
State-certified electro-technical assistants are all-round technicians in the IT sector who deal with various systems and processes in data and information and communication technologies.
Oh yes: With this course, you also acquire the entrance qualification for a university of applied sciences (Fachhochschulreife), and if you are interested, you can go straight to university.
Course dates
Almost done... just quickly change the language: The instruction language of this course is German, therefore you will find all start dates and course contents only in the German version of the website
Entry requirements
- Secondary school leaving certificate (MSA)
- German is not your mother tongue? Language level German B1
Plan, install, configure
As an electro-technical assistant, you will plan, install, configure and maintain information technology and telecommunication systems and provide both pre-consultation and technical support to customers at various technical levels. You also have the opportunity to get to know the latest tools and systems as part of advancing digitalisation and in direct cooperation with engineers and developers.
Training schedule
The three-year training programme at the GPB College takes place in a modular system, which means that on these four days a week you will work on one subject at a time, while on the fifth day - the so-called school day - you will be taught the basic subjects such as German, mathematics and English.
In the second year of your training, you will complete a three-month internship in a company, where you will consolidate and deepen the knowledge you have acquired.
At the end, you will take the state examination for the advanced technical college entrance qualification in the basic subjects and in the main subjects of information technology and telecommunications systems as well as business management processes.
Is the profession right for you?
Ideally, the following skills are required for training as an electronics technician:
- enjoy working with computers and electronics
- no fear of dealing with intricate systems
- manual dexterity
- logical and systematic thinking
- good with numbers
Don't worry if you don't meet all the criteria. Just apply anyway, and together we will find out in a conversation whether the job suits you.
Career
With this training, you can work in companies in the electrical industry, for example:
- Manufacturers of telecommunication technology devices and equipment or electronic components
- Companies in the vehicle or machine and plant construction industry
- In systems and software companies
- In engineering offices for technical planning
But you will also be welcome as a system administrator in any other company with its own IT department.
During the three-year training course you also have the opportunity to acquire various manufacturer certificates. This will help you stand out from potential competitors and improve your career opportunities.
With the additional acquisition of the advanced technical college entrance qualification, you are fit for a postgraduate course of study at a university of applied sciences and thus lay the foundation for a successful professional career.
Next steps
We would like to get to know you and would be happy if you simply registered for one of our information events.
Here we will introduce you to your desired profession or suitable alternatives and explain the training process at GPB College. We will also discuss the possibilities of financial support for your studies.
You are welcome to send us your application documents in advance, consisting of a short cover letter, a curriculum vitae in table form and your most recent school report.
Once all the basic conditions have been clarified, you can start at the earliest possible date. Any questions? Click here for the answers!