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The degree program has a standard period of study of ten semesters, i.e. a total of five years.

The "Teacher Training - Vocational Schools" degree program in Saxony is completed with the First State Examination. The title "Diplom Berufspädagog:in" can also be obtained by defending the final thesis.

As a teacher at vocational schools, you have the opportunity to secure a future as a teacher in the public sector with the possibility of becoming a civil servant. There are opportunities for promotion within the school (subject leader, head teacher). However, there are also opportunities to work, for example, in the areas of sales or training in industrial and trade companies or in the Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs. Employment as a Research Associate at universities with the opportunity to work on research projects and complete a doctorate is also conceivable.

Yes, with a degree as a Techniker:in / Meister:in you automatically have the university entrance qualification (HZB) and can therefore study any degree program and thus also Teacher Training - Vocational Schools. The SchulAQ study option offers technicians and master craftsmen the possibility of a dual study option in the industrial-technical departments of Teacher Training - Vocational Schools. In addition to studying "Teacher Training - Vocational Schools", students are employed at a vocational school center in Saxony, where they have the opportunity to participate in everyday school life and provide support in the classroom.

Teacher Training - Vocational Schools can be studied in Saxony at the University of Leipzig and TU Dresden. In Saxony, it is also possible to first complete a Bachelor's degree in "Engineering Education" at the Mittweida University of Applied Sciences or the West Saxon University of Applied Sciences Zwickau and then complete the "Teacher Training - Vocational Schools" course as part of IngPäd+ at TU Dresden.

There are many reasons to become a teacher at vocational schools.

• After graduating, you have a wide range of career opportunities. There are opportunities for promotion within the school (subject leader, head teacher). However, there are also opportunities to work, for example, in the areas of sales or training in companies in industry and trade or in the Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs. Employment as a Research Associate at universities with the opportunity to work on research projects and complete a doctorate is also conceivable.
• Working with teenagers and young adults is fun and meaningful. As a teacher, you accompany and support young people on the path to their future.
• There is never a dull moment as a teacher - by working with different people, you experience something new every day and have the opportunity to keep developing. You will also be involved with the latest technologies and keep your finger on the pulse with your students.
• The profession not only offers you a good starting salary (starting with TVL E13/ A13), but also long-term financial and social security - because forecasts show that teachers will still be needed at vocational schools in the coming years.

It is possible to have credits from master craftsman or technician training as well as credits from previous studies recognized. The extent of the crediting depends on the fit between the previous qualification and the content of the chosen departments/subjects. The academic advisors of the respective departments will be happy to assist you with the credit transfer procedure before you start your studies.

• The following commercial-technical subjects are available as a first choice:

• Construction technology
• Chemical engineering
• Electrical engineering and information technology
• Color technology, interior design and surface technology
• Wood technology

The following commercial-technical subjects are available as a second subject area:

• Chemical engineering
• Electrical engineering and information technology
• Automotive engineering
• Metal and machine technology
• Textile Technology and Clothing (the course is offered in cooperation with the West Saxon University of Applied Sciences Zwickau)

In the "Teacher Training - Vocational Schools" degree program, a first subject area and a subject or a second subject area must be selected. Combination restrictions apply, which are listed in the study information system(SINS)

Various school internships take place as part of the Teacher Training - Vocational Schools course at TU Dresden. A four-week work placement (Blockpraktikum A) is completed in the third semester. This is followed by the practical school exercises (SPÜ) for both departments / subjects in the fifth semester, where the first teaching experiments take place under supervision. This is followed in the seventh semester by four weeks of school internships in both departments/subjects with a larger proportion of supervised teaching (block internships B).

Or get involved in the Paper.Plane project as a learning mentor at schools and support children and young people there with individually tailored learning opportunities. Not only will you gain practical pedagogical experience, but you will also earn some money with this socially relevant work.