Operating technician: training, further training, information and schools at a glance
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Please note: In fall 2022, the HF technician courses (formerly "HF technician specialization") received a separate framework curriculum and a new title for each specialization. In addition, the specializations have been abolished. The course "Technician HF Industrial Engineering" is now called "Process Technician HF".
Find the right school for your further training to become an HF technician in industrial engineering
Operating technicians maintain electrical and electronic control systems as well as communication systems. On instruction, they rebuild existing systems and look after special machine and system components. They are also jointly responsible for the building management and organize the on-call service. The technical building systems to be maintained include heating, ventilation, air conditioning, etc.
Schools that offer further training to become an operating technician require at least three years of vocational training in the machine, apparatus or plant industry, possibly also in the electrical industry. You should also have the following skills: independence, flexibility, reliability, knowledge of computer-controlled systems and electrical engineering, crane and conveyor technology, hydraulics, pneumatics and experience with large systems. An interest in planning, scheduling and controlling as well as organizational talent and analytical thinking skills are also important. Skills in dealing with people, the ability to work in a team and the willingness to take on responsibility are also part of the skills of a prospective operating technician.
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