Instrument engineering and precision mechanics
Organization of training
The job of a mechanical engineer in the field of instrument engineering and precision mechanics is a state-recognized occupation requiring special qualification.
The training period is 3½ years. This period may be reduced under special conditions.
The first year provides basic training in metal engineering. The specialist training in the field of instrument engineering and precision mechanics is based on this initial training and takes 2 ½ years.
In parallel to this practical training, the apprentices attend vocational classes at the Werner-von-Siemens school in Wetzlar one or two days a week.
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Course content
The courses provide apprentices with training in, for example:
- Importance of environmental protection and industrial safety.
- Knowledge about and the handling of materials and supplies.
- Planning and controlling of procedures and workflows.
- Manufacture of workpieces by manual cutting using different tools.
- Manufacture of workpieces by machining.
- Joining of workpieces by cementing, soldering, riveting and arc welding.
- Assembly of components in modules in accordance with technical documents.
- Building and testing of hydraulic circuits.
- Preparation of programs for computer-controlled machines.
- Review and assessment of work results.
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Examinations
After 1½ years, the interim examination required by German law is held. The objective of this examination is to establish the current level of performance achieved in the training. The interim examination comprises a practical and a written test.
At the end of the training period, a final examination is held at the Wetzlar Chamber of Commerce. Here, the examinees must show that they master different tasks from the field of instrument engineering and precision mechanics.
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Field of work after training
On the basis of their training, mechanical engineers in the field of instrument engineering and precision mechanics are qualified for work in the manufacture and maintenance of assemblies and systems.
At Carl Zeiss Sports Optics GmbH, this work comprises in particular the manufacture, the assembly, the testing, the startup, the inspection and the maintenance of mechanical and optical units. Possible areas of employment include the prototyping, assembling, servicing and batch production departments.
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Advanced vocational training
By attending evening school courses, mechanical engineers can obtain further qualifications, e.g. the BBAE (Bachelor of Business Administration and Engineering).
In addition, mechanical engineers can qualify themselves further by attending courses offered by various educational institutions.
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