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Vocational training in Germany (Ausbildung)

IT systems electronics technician (IT-System-Elektroniker/in)

IT-System-Elektroniker / IT-System-Elektronikerin

You install, configure and troubleshoot IT networks and equipment while paying close attention to electrical safety: a paid 3-year training split between a company and vocational school.

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LevelBaccalaureaterequired

Duration3 years36 months

GermanB2required level

Pay during training€1,219 to €1,376gross / month, during the training

The occupation in 30 seconds

What an IT systems electronics technician does

They design, install and commission IT systems and networks, connect equipment to the power supply, advise customers and repair faults in the infrastructure.

Install

Choose hardware and software, assemble the devices, configure them and put them into service at the customer's site.

Secure

Check electrical safety and apply data protection rules and IT security measures.

Advise and repair

Explain the system's possibilities to customers, locate faults and restore normal operation.

Is this occupation for you?Advantages and difficulties

This occupation is for you if…

you enjoy understanding how computers, networks and electrical circuits work
you are meticulous, especially about safety and data protection
you like explaining a technical solution to a customer
you are ready to keep learning as technologies change

Less suitable if…

you only want to write code at a screen, without touching hardware
you dislike changing workplace or visiting customers
you struggle with strict electrical safety rules

Advantages

Paid from the first year
Certificate recognised throughout Germany
A job combining IT and electrical work
Jobs in almost every sector of the economy

Difficulties

Many technical concepts to learn in German
Sometimes visits to customers or shift work
Knowledge must be kept up to date constantly
Strict electrical safety rules to follow

Day to day

A typical day and the key skills

A typical daySkills and qualities

08:00

Briefing on the day's requestsThe trainer presents the planned jobs and reminds you of the safety instructions to follow.

08:45

Setting up a workstationChoose the components, install the system and configure the workstation to the customer's request.

10:30

Connecting and checking powerConnect devices to the power supply and check electrical safety with measuring instruments.

13:00

Configuring a networkCommission network components and test the connection between the different workstations.

14:30

Tracking down a faultIsolate the cause of a malfunction, fix it and record the intervention in the file.

16:00

Instructing the userExplain to the customer how to use the workstation, including the safety and data protection rules.

Technical skills

IT system installationNetwork configurationIT securityElectrical measurementsFault diagnosisCustomer advice

Personal qualities

RigourService mindsetTechnical curiosityCautionCommunication

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

≈ €1,219gross / month

Hardware, networks and IT tools
Electricity basics and safety
Installing and configuring a workstation

Year 2

Going deeper

≈ €1,289gross / month

Networks and data transmission
Power supply and electrical measurement
Part 1 of the final exam

Year 3

Independence

≈ €1,376gross / month

Project carried out in a company
Installation and customer service
Part 2 of the final exam

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

Exams and qualification

The final exam (Abschlussprüfung) has two parts. Part 1, in the fourth semester, is a 90-minute written test on setting up an IT workstation. Part 2 takes place at the end of training: a company project with a presentation, then written papers. You obtain the IHK final certificate 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 fitnessThe work alternates between offices, workshops, data centres and customer visits, sometimes in shifts; it calls for caution 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 awayJob in ITWork for a manufacturer, a service provider or in the IT department of a company.

With experienceTechnician (Techniker)Train as an IT technician, with a specialisation in network technology.

Longer termStudies or self-employmentWith university entrance qualification: a bachelor's in electrical engineering; or open a computer shop.

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1. Check my eligibility (Campus Germany)
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2. Talk to an advisor (Campus Germany)
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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.
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The test is done online on our website or at our Douala office.
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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
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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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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Prepare the visa and paperwork
Support to gather the documents and complete the administrative steps.
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Prepare your departure and settling in
Travel, housing and first steps in Germany: we prepare you before you leave.
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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.

Does this job involve developing software?

The core of the job is hardware, networks and electrical connection. You also learn the basics of algorithms and programming, as well as IT security.

Is there an exam before the end of the training?

Yes: part 1 of the final exam takes place in the fourth semester. Its result counts towards the final grade, together with part 2 taken at the end of training.

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