The following apprenticeships are important for a future in the regional energy sector:

Electronics technicians for industrial engineering ensure that electrical systems, including power supply and control, function properly. They work, for example, in transformer stations, on assembly and production lines in the automotive industry or in the commissioning of wind turbines.

• This is what it's all about
  Installing energy and heavy current technology
  Installing switchgear and control systems
  Programming automation systems
  Providing communication and lighting technology
  Planning IT systems, control technology and energy management
  Installing pneumatic and hydraulic components
  Repairing and maintaining production systems and building technology
  systems
• 3 ½ years of training
• Further information:
  www.ihk-oldenburg.de
  berufenet.arbeitsagentur.de

IT systems electronics technicians plan and install customised information and telecommunications technology, configure it and put it into operation. They maintain the systems, analyse faults and rectify malfunctions. They also advise and train customers.

• This is what it's all about
  Planning and installing computer systems, PC networks and telecommunications networks
  Developing customised system solutions
  Informing and advising customers about IT systems
  Assembling system components
  Installing and implementing software
  Providing service and support for customers
  Maintaining and servicing IT devices
• 3 years of training
• Further information
  www.ihk-oldenburg.de
  berufenet.arbeitsagentur.de

Whether it's the autopilot in an aeroplane or a programmable washing machine - modern machines and systems contain mechanical, electronic and often computer-controlled components. Mechatronics engineers assemble these individual components into complex systems, install control software and maintain the systems.

• This is what it's all about
  Machining mechanical components
  Assembling machines and systems
  Building electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic control systems
  Installing hardware and software components
  Programming mechatronic systems
  Measuring electrical variables
  Working according to circuit and design diagrams
• 3 ½ years of training
• Further information
  www.lvm-metallhandwerk.de
  berufenet.arbeitsagentur.de

From window frames and metal staircases to wind turbines - everything is made by metalworkers specialising in construction technology. They build machines, tools and parts for metal and steel structures, assemble them and maintain them.

• This is what it's all about
  Roofing, gates, window frames,
  Manufacturing and assembling components for wind turbines
  Processing metals or steel by hand or with machines
  Welding, riveting and screwing components
  Assembling locking and security systems
  Maintenance and servicing work
• 3 ½ years of training
• Further information:
  www.metallausbildung.info
• www.lvm.metallhandwerk.de
  www.beroobi.de
  berufenet.arbeitsagentur.de

"Active for the environment" - Chimney sweeps clean and inspect heating, flue gas and ventilation systems.
They sweep chimneys, measure and test flue gases, ensure optimum energy consumption and are experts in fire and environmental protection.

• This is what it's all about
  Measuring pollutant emissions
  Cleaning chimneys and flue gas ducts
  Checking firing and ventilation systems
  Advising customers, e.g. on energy-saving measures
  Assisting with building inspections
  Ensuring fire protection and safety
  Using electronic testing and measuring devices
  Finding heat losses with a thermal imaging camera
• 3 years of training
• Further information:
  www.schornsteinfeger.de
  www.schornsteinfeger-innung-oldenburg.de
  berufenet.arbeitsagentur.de

Dealing with customers, suppliers and modern information technology characterise this job profile. Industrial clerks bring a business perspective to all areas of the company. They can work in marketing, sales, controlling, human resources and many other specialised areas.

• This is what it's all about
  Planning and monitoring production processes
  Purchasing, goods receiving and warehousing
  Creating calculations and price lists
  Financial and business accounting Negotiating with suppliers
  Developing service and organisational plans
  Developing marketing and advertising strategies
  Advising customers
• 3 years of training
• Further information:
  www.beroobi.de
  www.ihk-oldenburg.de
  berufenet.arbeitsagentur.de