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Vocational training in Germany (Ausbildung)

Geomatics technician (Geomatiker/in)

Geomatiker / Geomatikerin

You turn geographic data into maps, plans and 3D models: a paid 3-year training for an office-based career where fieldwork and computing meet.

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LevelBaccalaureaterequired
Duration3 years36 months
GermanB2required level
Pay during training€1,265 to €1,370gross / month, during the training
The occupation in 30 seconds

What a geomatics technician does

They gather geographic data, either by carrying out surveys themselves or by reusing existing information, then process it with software to produce maps and models.

Collect

Carry out surveys or reuse existing geographic information to obtain reliable data.

Process

Clean, link and analyse the data with specialist software to create maps and graphics.

Present

Produce 3D representations and multimedia applications, then advise the client on the conclusions to draw.

This occupation is for you if…

  • you like working on a computer with maps and data
  • you have a sense of space and like reading plans
  • you are careful when checking and cross-referencing data
  • you like alternating between the office and, sometimes, fieldwork measurements

Less suitable if…

  • you cope badly with sitting in front of a screen for long periods
  • you are looking for an almost entirely physical job
  • you dislike working with data and software

Advantages

  • Paid from the first year
  • Office-based trade with few physical demands
  • Digital field that uses maps and data
  • Route to technician or further study

Difficulties

  • A lot of screen work
  • Great rigour needed to check data
  • Employers in fairly specialised sectors
  • Pay varies between the public and private sectors
Day to day

A typical day and the key skills

Start of shift and prioritiesLook at the day's requests and check the geographic data to be processed.
Collecting the dataImport measurements and images, and check their accuracy and consistency.
Processing in softwareCombine several data sources in a geographic information system.
Producing a mapDraw a map or plan from the data and choose the clearest presentation.
Visualisation and 3D modelBuild a three-dimensional representation and highlight the key points.
Checking and documentingCheck the result, save the data and note the steps followed.

Technical skills

Geographic information systemsGeodata processingCartography3D modellingDatabasesFieldwork surveys

Personal qualities

PrecisionSpatial senseLogicAnalytical mindIndependence
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

The basics

≈ €1,265gross / month
  • Geoinformation basics
  • Data collection
  • Intermediate exam
Year 2

Technique

≈ €1,318gross / month
  • Processing and visualisation
  • Databases and GIS
  • Maps, plans and models
Year 3

Independence

≈ €1,370gross / month
  • Analysing and linking data
  • Geodata management
  • Final exam

Gross monthly pay during the training. Source: BIBB 2025, moyenne nationale du secteur public. These are averages: they vary by region, sector and collective agreement.

Exams and qualification
An intermediate exam (Zwischenprüfung) takes place at the start of the second year and covers the first year. The final exam (Abschlussprüfung) has five areas, of which geodata processes count for 40 per cent. You obtain the final training certificate, issued by the Chamber of Commerce (IHK) or, in the public sector, by the competent body.
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 fitnessIt is mainly office work in front of a screen; occasional fieldwork calls for being at ease outdoors and handling measuring instruments precisely.
Documents to prepare
  • CV and cover letter in German
  • Translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts
  • German B2 level certificate

Where it can lead

Straight awaySkilled geomatics technicianJobs in a land-registry authority or in a company that uses geographic information systems.
With experienceFurther trainingDeepen your skills in earth sciences or surveying technology through short training courses.
Longer termTechnician or degreeBecome a surveying technician (Techniker), study or offer geodata visualisation services as a freelancer.
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    Learn German, from A1 to B2

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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.
How much do you earn in the private sector?
In engineering and architecture offices, the recommendation ranges from €857 to €903 gross a month in the first year and from €1,259 to €1,325 in the third year. The public sector pays more.
How does it differ from a surveying technician?
The two trades share the first year. The geomatics technician works mainly on data, the surveying technician (Vermessungstechniker) mainly in the field.
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