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Electronics technician, crafts (Elektroniker/in)

Elektroniker / Elektronikerin

You install, commission and maintain electrical building systems or automated systems. A paid 3.5-year training, in a company and at vocational school.

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LevelBaccalaureaterequired
Duration3.5 years42 months
GermanB2required level
Pay during training€979 to €1,201gross / month, during the training
The occupation in 30 seconds

What an electronics technician does

The craft electronics technician designs and installs building or automated production systems, commissions them and maintains them. There are two specialisations: energy and building technology, or automation.

Install

Install power supply, lighting, climate control, monitoring and data network systems in buildings.

Program and configure

Program and configure the controls and regulation for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems.

Fix and maintain

Find the causes of faults, fix them and carry out maintenance on technical installations.

This occupation is for you if…

  • you work carefully and always check the safety protections
  • you have manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination
  • you like understanding how technical installations work
  • you accept the responsibility of working on live components

Less suitable if…

  • you cannot stand working at customers' premises or on building sites
  • you dislike applied mathematics and physics
  • you do not want to follow electrical safety rules strictly

Advantages

  • Paid training from the first year
  • A useful trade in building and energy
  • Two specialisations: building or automation
  • Progression to Meister or study possible

Difficulties

  • Long training of 3.5 years
  • Sometimes work at customers' sites
  • Absolute rigour on electrical safety
  • The first months in German take effort
Day to day

A typical day and the key skills

Preparing the jobThe trainer presents the day's work and recalls the electrical safety rules.
Reading plans and diagramsStudy the diagrams of an installation and prepare the materials and tools needed.
Laying and wiringLay cables, wire components and connect an appliance at a customer's premises or in the workshop.
Measuring and testingMeasure electrical quantities and check the protective devices of the installation.
Tracing a faultAnalyse a system, locate the fault and correct it methodically.
Commissioning and reportStart up the installation, explain it to the customer and write the test documents.

Technical skills

Electrical installationComponent wiringMeasurement and safety testsControl programmingFault findingData networks

Personal qualities

CareSense of responsibilityCautionTechnical understandingManual dexterity
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

Electrical basics

≈ €979gross / month
  • Safety, plans and diagrams
  • Assembling and wiring components
  • Measurements on installations
Year 2

Systems and controls

≈ €1,050gross / month
  • Networks and simple controls
  • Fault analysis and repair
  • Exam part 1 (18 months)
Year 3

Chosen specialisation

≈ €1,125gross / month
  • Energy and building technology
  • Or automation and systems
  • Projects with real customers
Year 4 (6 months)

Final exam

≈ €1,201gross / month
  • Commissioning systems
  • Tests according to standards
  • Final exam part 2

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

Exams and qualification
The journeyman's exam (Gesellenprüfung) has two parts. Part 1 takes place in the fourth half-year of training (the “electrotechnical installations and equipment” area); part 2, at the end of training, covers the customer order, system design, function analysis and economics and society. You obtain the Gesellenbrief, issued by the Chamber of Crafts (HWK).
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 fitnessThe work takes place at customers' premises, inside or outside buildings, or in the workshop; it demands dexterity, hand-eye coordination and care around live components.
Documents to prepare
  • CV and cover letter in German
  • Translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts
  • German B2 level certificate

Where it can lead

Straight awaySkilled electronics technicianWork in an electrical trades company, or in real estate (facility management, technical services).
With experienceBuilding energy adviserTrain as a building energy adviser (Gebäudeenergieberater) or take business management courses.
Longer termMeister or universityWork towards the Meister (master craftsman), which also allows study without the general baccalaureate.
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    Courses adapted to your starting level, up to the required B2 level. In Douala at our own language centre; elsewhere, with our partner centres.
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    Talk to an advisor

    Review your profile, your wishes and the chosen occupation.

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    Learn German, from A1 to B2

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    Prepare the application file

    CV and cover letter in German, translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts, B2 level certificate.

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    Find the company and sign the training contract

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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?
42 months, i.e. 3.5 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.
What are the two specialisations?
Energy and building technology (electrical installations, building systems) or automation and systems technology (programming and commissioning automated systems).
What does an electronics technician apprentice earn?
In 2025 the national collective-agreement average from BIBB is €979 per month in the first year, then €1,050, €1,125 and €1,201 in the fourth year (gross).
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