Program Overview
- Company-based Training (OJT): 24 months
- Theoretical Education (OFF-JT): 12 months
Total Duration: 36 months (not including the 18-month mandatory military service)
Ausbildung Timeline
On-site Curriculum
The on-site curriculum (lesson plan) of the Ausbildung program is based on the concept of the “Full Circle of Learning.” At each service center, 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.
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 one-third of the overall curriculum. This ensures that trainees develop the essential skills needed to fulfill their roles as active members of society.