Study options for technical teaching at vocational schools

the options at a look

On the path of the traditional teacher training program, you will learn everything you need to know to work at vocational school centers as well as in adult further and continuing education. With previous vocational training, you can profitably bring experience and knowledge into your studies. But even without a vocational qualification, you have the opportunity to gain important practical insights by working for one year in areas of your chosen specialization.

KAtLA

a study model for students of vocational specializations without prior relevant vocational training. KAtLA offers the possibility of acquiring a vocational qualification within the framework of a 12-month internship (compulsory internship according to LAPO I). In this case, the standard period of study is extended by 2 semesters.

OptLA

A bachelor's degree in engineering education at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences or Zwickau University of Applied Sciences in Western Saxony offers the first entry into a pedagogical profession. Graduates thus have the opportunity to continue their studies in the degree program for teaching at vocational schools at the TU Dresden in order to qualify for the Saxon civil service as a teacher.

SchulAQ

ein duales Studienkonzept für das gewerblich-technische Lehramt. Erfahrene Fahrkräfte, z. B. Techniker:innen oder Meister:innen, haben die Möglichkeit das Studium Lehramt an berufsbildenden Schulen in Teilzeit zu absolvieren. Gleichzeitig sind Sie bereits als „Schulassistent:innen in Qualifizierung“ im sächsischen Schuldienst angestellt.

The target groups

The direct route to a later career as a vocational school teacher is the university course Teacher Training - Vocational Schools. This concludes with the first state examination, which in turn requires vocational training or at least one year of work in the chosen first department.

However, not all paths are direct. This is why additional study options have been and are being developed, particularly for the industrial-technical teaching profession, which allow alternative paths depending on personal circumstances:

LA BBS - Teacher Training - Vocational Schools

Teacher Training - Vocational Schools is of interest to students with and without a vocational qualification who wish to work as a teacher in a vocational school. This undergraduate course gives you the opportunity to deepen your enthusiasm for technology in a department of your choice, to acquire the know-how for didactic knowledge and to study a second subject according to your interests.

KAtLA - cooperative education in the technical teaching profession

KAtLA is particularly interesting for students on the Teacher Training - Vocational Schools degree program without vocational training or with little practical work experience.

OptLA - Option to study to become a technical teacher

OptLA is particularly interesting for people with an industrial-technical education or professional experience who want to gain engineering and teaching qualifications close to home. Building on this, they can aim to enter the civil service as a teacher at vocational schools.

SchulAQ - school assistance in qualification

SchulAQ is of interest to vocationally qualified people with advanced training, such as technician or master craftsman qualifications, who want to take another career step and move from the company to the vocational school.