Study information SchulAQ

SchulAQ - dual teaching degree option for experienced professionals

SchulAQ is of interest to people with a Bachelor of Engineering (HAW / BA) and professional experience as well as professionally qualified people with advanced training, such as a technician or master craftsman's degree in an industrial-technical department, who want to take another professional career step and switch from companies to vocational schools. SchulAQ is a dual study option in which students complete the Teacher Training - Vocational Schools degree part-time at TU Dresden. At the same time, they are employed as qualified school assistants in the Saxon school service. The study option concludes with the First State Examination for Teacher Training - Vocational Schools.

The Teacher Training - Vocational Schools degree program is completed part-time at TU Dresden. The duration of study is usually 9 - 11 semesters, depending on credits from the vocational advanced training. The study option concludes with the First State Examination for Teacher Training - Vocational Schools, which in turn is the prerequisite for the preparatory service for Teacher Training - Vocational Schools in Saxony.

As part of the study option, it is possible to study in one of six first departments. These first departments must be combined with a second subject or a second specialization. Possible first departments are:

• Civil engineering
• Electrical engineering and information technology
• Color technology, interior design and surface technology
• Wood technology
• Chemical engineering
• Metal and Mechanical Engineering

Combination restrictions apply, which are listed in the Student Information System(SINS).

In order to ensure the smoothest possible start to studies, which is often associated with challenges, intensive support and guidance is provided to school assistants in training. Among other things, specialist preparatory courses are available from the start of recruitment (beginning of August).

• Online preparatory courses in mathematics, physics and computer science at TU Dresden
• In-person bridge courses to prepare for engineering studies

The following formats are also available to support you beyond the start of your studies

• Support with planning your studies
• Time and learning management
• Regular meetings
• Introduction to academic work
• Support during the final examination phase

The work as a school assistant in qualification is completed at a vocational school in Saxony and, in addition to supporting teachers in the classroom, includes the implementation of device-supported lessons together with the teacher, the preparation of lessons and support for the school management in the administrative and maintenance area. All of the internships provided for in the degree course can be completed as part of the work as a school assistant at vocational school centers.

The application for a position as a school assistant in qualification is made directly to the vocational schools in Saxony, which advertise a position. The current vacancies are published on the Saxony Careers Portal at the relevant time. If you have any questions about the procedure or the course itself, please contact the staff of the study option.

The application procedure is as follows:

Recruitment as a SchulAQ in the Saxon school service takes place via the State Office for Schools and Education.