Become a teacher at vocational schools

The direct path to a future career as a teacher at vocational schools is to pursue a university degree program in Teacher Training – Vocational Schools. Admission to the program requires a university entrance qualification (HZB). The “Teacher Training – Vocational Schools” program culminates in the First State Examination for Teaching at Vocational Schools, which, in turn, requires—in accordance with LAPO I —vocational training or at least one year of work experience in the chosen vocational subject(s). The degree program is followed by an 18-month, paid preparatory service (teaching internship) with practical pedagogical training, which concludes with the Second State Examination. The degree program has a modular structure and a standard duration of 10 semesters. The Teacher Training – Vocational Schools program generally includes one vocational subject and one general subject, or two vocational subjects, along with educational sciences, supplementary studies, and practical school training (Block Internships A and B, and practical school exercises).

Further information on Teacher Training – Vocational Schools can be found in the SINS study information system . Additional information on university entrance qualifications can be found here under “Admission Requirements.”

TechLA – Teacher Training Degree Program for Vocational Schools in Technical Subjects

TechLA covers the commercial-technical subjeccts within the undergraduate degree program “Teacher Training – Vocational Schools.” The commercial-technical subjects provide all the knowledge and skills needed to work creatively, inspiringly, and innovatively at vocational school centers as well as in adult education, continuing education, and professional development.

Study Options for Technical Teaching

Since not all paths in life are straightforward, additional study options have been developed specifically for industrial-technical teaching, which offer alternative routes to a career in technical teaching depending on one’s personal circumstances. All paths lead to the “Teacher Training – Vocational Schools” degree program and culminate in the First State Examination.

Study Option TechLA+ – Teacher Training Program with a Vocational Qualification

The TechLA+ study option (formerly KAtLA) enables students in the “Teacher Training – Vocational Schools” degree program who lack vocational training or have limited practical work experience to complete a twelve-month field-specific internship in specific commerial-technical subjects as part of their teacher training program and thereby earn a vocational qualification.

Study Option IngPäd+ – Starting a Teaching Degree in the Region

The IngPäd+ study option (formerly OptlA) offers the opportunity to gain qualifications in engineering and education through the bachelor’s program in Engineering Education at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences or West Saxon University of Applied Sciences in Zwickau. Building on this foundation, students can aim to enter the “Teacher Training – Vocational Schools” degree program at TU Dresden. This program track also offers individuals with a vocational college entrance qualification the opportunity to enter the teacher education program at TU Dresden without a general university entrance qualification.

SchulAQ Study Option – Dual Teacher Training Program for Experienced Professionals

SchulAQ is a dual study option for master craftsmen and women / technicians in an commercial-technical subject and individuals with a Bachelor of Engineering (HAW / BA) and professional experience, who combine employment in the school system in Saxony with the “Teacher Training – Vocational Schools” program.