Program Overview
- Company-based Training (OJT): 24 months
- Theoretical Education (OFF-JT): 12 months
Ausbildung Timeline
*Total Duration: 36 months (not including the 18-month mandatory military service)
On-site Curriculum
The on-site curriculum of the Ausbildung program is based on the concept of the "Full Circle of Learning." Trainees complete their practical training (70%, 24 months) at the company under the guidance of in-house trainers who have completed a certified trainer qualification. The theoretical training (30%, 12 months) takes place at a partner college, supervised by the college’s academic staff.
In all workshops, trainees work together with their trainers following a six-step process:
- Research
- Planning
- Decision-making
- Execution
- Review
- Evaluation
After completing their tasks, the relevant outcomes are documented in the “Record Book” on the Ausbildung online platform.
“I used to think I was walking a really long road, but looking back, it wasn’t that big of a deal. By taking it one step at a time, and putting in the effort, those steps will eventually turn into ten — and I think that is how I was able to achieve satisfying results.”
- Trainee Heon-Jin Ha
College Curriculum
Partner colleges operate dedicated classes within their automotive engineering departments for Ausbildung trainees (training occupation: general repair), offering high-quality theoretical education combined with hands-on training adapted to the German curriculum.
Unlike traditional curricula that focus on individual subjects, the Ausbildung approach emphasizes practical, task-based learning. In this model, not only core technical subjects but also courses such as politics, economics, and social studies make up 1/3 of the overall curriculum. This ensures that trainees develop the essential skills needed to fulfill their roles as active members of society.