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Vocational training in Germany (Ausbildung)

Event technician (Fachkraft für Veranstaltungstechnik)

Fachkraft für Veranstaltungstechnik

You set up and operate lighting, sound, video and stage structures for concerts, trade fairs and shows: a 3-year training, in a company and at a vocational school.

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LevelBaccalaureaterequired

Duration3 years36 months

GermanB2required level

Pay during training€970 to €1,100gross / month, during the training

The occupation in 30 seconds

What an event technician does

They prepare the technical equipment for an event, build the structures and systems, connect them safely, then run them during rehearsals and the show.

Plan

Analyse an event's technical needs, design the systems and draw up the running order.

Set up

Build stages, rigs, lighting, sound and projection, and connect the power supply and networks.

Operate

Run the lighting and sound desks and trigger projections during rehearsals and the show.

Is this occupation for you?Advantages and difficulties

This occupation is for you if…

you have a feel for technology and good manual dexterity
you are precise and take safety very seriously
you enjoy teamwork, often in the evening or at weekends
you adapt quickly to venues and conditions that keep changing

Less suitable if…

you want regular hours, with no evenings or weekends
you cope badly with noise, ladders and working at height
you dislike carrying equipment and heavy loads

Advantages

A lively job at the heart of concerts and trade fairs
Skills in electrics, sound, lighting and video
Varied openings: agencies, venues, television, cruise ships
Option to take the Meister or study afterwards

Difficulties

Evening and weekend hours are possible
Handling, ladders and working at height
Venues and conditions that constantly change
Heavy responsibility for the safety of installations

Day to day

A typical day and the key skills

A typical daySkills and qualities

08:00

Preparing the equipmentTake out, check and load the lighting and sound equipment from the job list.

10:00

Building the stagePut up the structures, hang the lights and secure every element.

13:00

Power supply and cablingCalculate the electricity needs, lay the cables and check the connections.

15:00

Lighting and sound set-upProgramme the lighting desk and run a sound check with the team.

19:00

Rehearsal and performanceRun the systems to the running order and react to surprises live.

23:00

Dismantling and storageTake everything down, note any losses or damage and store the equipment.

Technical skills

Rigging structuresStage lightingSound reinforcementVideo and projectionControl networksElectrical safetyProject planning

Personal qualities

Technical senseRigourSense of responsibilityFlexibilityTeam spirit

The training

How the Ausbildung works, year by year

In Germany you learn by working: this is the “dual system”. You are an employee of a company and a student at a vocational school (Berufsschule) at the same time.

3 to 4 days a week at the company

1–2 days school

Year 1

Equipment and rigging

≈ €970gross / month

Transporting and storing equipment
Building structures safely
Checking and maintaining devices

Year 2

Power and networks

≈ €1,010gross / month

Mobile power supply
Networks, lighting, sound and video
Intermediate exam

Year 3

Design and operation

≈ €1,100gross / month

Designing systems and schedules
Operating systems live
Project and final exam

Gross monthly pay during the training. Source: ausbildung.de, moyenne nationale selon tableau ausbildung.de (variable selon convention collective et entreprise, métier de la technique événementielle). These are averages: they vary by region, sector and collective agreement.

Exams and qualification

An intermediate exam (Zwischenprüfung) in the fourth half-year, then the final exam (Abschlussprüfung): carrying out a technical project, technical and event planning, power supply, economics and social studies. Qualification: the IHK final certificate (Abschlusszeugnis) from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Requirements and prospects

Applying, then moving on

What you need to apply

Education levelBaccalaureate level is required.

German levelThe required level is B2. Good technical vocabulary for the trade is a real plus.

Physical fitnessWorkplaces change, noise can be high at concerts, and work is also done on scaffolding and ladders. Helmet, safety shoes and gloves are worn as needed.

Documents to prepare

CV and cover letter in German
Translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts
German B2 level certificate

Where it can lead

Straight awayEvent technicianWork at an event agency, trade fair organiser, performance venue or studio.

With experienceMaster in event technologyPrepare the Meister (master craftsman) exam to lead a team and take on responsible posts.

Longer termStudies or own companyWith the required entry level, study event technology or start your own company.

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1. Check my eligibility (Campus Germany)
The test is done online on our website or at our Douala office.
2. Talk to an advisor (Campus Germany)
Review your profile, your wishes and the chosen occupation.
3. Learn German, from A1 to B2 (DZK)
Courses adapted to your starting level, up to the required B2 level. In Douala at our own language centre; elsewhere, with our partner centres.
4. Prepare the application file (Campus Germany)
CV and cover letter in German, translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts, B2 level certificate.
5. Find the company and sign the training contract (AZUFA)
We connect you with German companies that recruit apprentices, and follow your application through to the contract.
6. Prepare the visa and paperwork (Campus Germany)
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7. Prepare your departure and settling in (KAGEDEV e.V.)
Travel, housing and first steps in Germany: we prepare you before you leave.
8. First day of training in Germany (AZUFA)
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Check my eligibility
The test is done online on our website or at our Douala office.
Run by Campus Germany
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Talk to an advisor
Review your profile, your wishes and the chosen occupation.
Run by Campus Germany
3
Learn German, from A1 to B2
Courses adapted to your starting level, up to the required B2 level. In Douala at our own language centre; elsewhere, with our partner centres.
Run by DZK · Douala: DZK centre. Elsewhere: partners
4
Prepare the application file
CV and cover letter in German, translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts, B2 level certificate.
Run by Campus Germany
5
Find the company and sign the training contract
We connect you with German companies that recruit apprentices, and follow your application through to the contract.
Run by AZUFA · It is always us
6
Prepare the visa and paperwork
Support to gather the documents and complete the administrative steps.
Run by Campus Germany
7
Prepare your departure and settling in
Travel, housing and first steps in Germany: we prepare you before you leave.
Run by KAGEDEV e.V.
8
First day of training in Germany
You arrive prepared and supported, with a team that has known you since day one.
Run by AZUFA · It is always us

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Frequently asked questions

You may be wondering…

What German level is required?

Level B2 is required. You do not need perfect German, but you must be able to follow lessons and understand safety instructions.

How long does the training last?

36 months, i.e. 3 years.

Am I paid during the training?

Yes. You receive a monthly pay throughout the training, and it generally increases each year.

Where can I take the eligibility test?

Online on our website, or directly at our Douala office.

Where can I learn German?

In Douala, at our language centre DZK. Elsewhere, at our partner language centres: call us to find the nearest one.

Do I need a baccalaureate for this training?

The law prescribes no particular qualification. In practice, 55% of new apprentices in 2024 held a Hochschulreife (the equivalent of a baccalaureate).

Can I train in electrics during the apprenticeship?

Yes: an additional qualification as Elektrofachkraft für festgelegte Tätigkeiten (electrician for defined tasks) is possible during the apprenticeship.

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