Precision mechanic
Apprentice at the 5-axis CNC milling machine
Apprentice with Obi-Wan lightsaber (own design)Precision mechanic
(specialisation: precision mechanics)
Are you fascinated by machines? Do metals arouse your curiosity? Are you precise and skilful? Then turn your interest and skills into an academic appointment and train as a precision mechanic at the University of Oldenburg. In the university workshops, you will benefit from a quality of training that has been recognised for decades, as evidenced by the success of the apprentices in competitions at chamber, state and national level.
What does a precision mechanic do?
During your training you will learn
- the manufacture of metallic and non-metallic precision components for machines and precision mechanical devices
- assemble them into functional units
- operate and adjust computer-controlled machine tools
- the planning of work processes
- processing metals using processes such as turning, milling and drilling on machine tools
- the maintenance and repair of precision mechanical devices
As a precision mechanic specialising in precision mechanics, you will mainly work in craft or industrial companies after completing your training.
How does the training work?
Training always begins on 1 August each year and usually lasts 3.5 years. It can be shortened to three years if you perform very well.
Practical and theoretical blocks alternate. The practical part takes place in the mechanical workshops at the University of Oldenburg. You will acquire theoretical knowledge at the Training Centre for Technology and Design of the City of Oldenburg.
At the end of the second year of training, you will take the journeyman's examination part 1. You will complete your training after 3.5 years with the journeyman's examination part 2.
What requirements do I need to fulfil?
At least a secondary school leaving certificate and manual skills are required.
Who will train me?
In addition to the training manager Frank Steltenpohl, the practical training is supported by many dedicated apprentices and skilled workers in the various departments of the mechanical workshops.
Where can I find more information about this academic appointment?
- Vocational school/training centre for technology and design Oldenburg
- Federal Employment Agency
- Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB)
- Academic appointments lexicon
- Wikipedia
- Training in the mechanical workshops at the University of Oldenburg
- Press release on vocational training as a precision mechanic University of Oldenburg
- Press release on the second national winner (2005)
Remuneration and working hours
The monthly training allowance for apprentices is currently:
| in the first year of training | 1,236.82 euros |
| in the second year of training | 1,290.96 euros |
| in the third year of training | 1,340.61 euros |
| in the fourth year of training | 1,409.51 euros |
Apprentices who are in a training relationship on 1 December are entitled to a special annual payment.
The weekly working time is 39.8 hours and the holiday entitlement is 30 days per year.
Perspectives
The aim is to take on apprentices for a period of at least 12 months; if there are vacancies that can be filled, they may be offered permanent employment.
Further services
- Payment according to collective agreement incl. special annual payment
- 30 days holiday
- Payment of a final bonus for successfully passing the final examination
- Possibility of temporary employment for apprentices for a period of one year
- In the case of vacancies that can be filled, the possibility of permanent employment
- Provision of an iPad
- Induction days for all new apprentices at the university
- Annual training day with interesting events for apprentices of all years
- Extensive internal training programmes
- Opportunity to spend four weeks abroad within Europe
- Participation in the health promotion programmes offered by university sports (swimming pool, fitness and health centre)
- Use of the VBN JobTicket
- Use of the canteen at the Haarentor and Wechloy campuses
- A modern training centre in a convenient location with free parking spaces
- Interesting contacts on a lively campus