Production Specialist (formerly Production Specialist): Further education, training, overview of schools
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How long does the training to become a production specialist take?
The duration of continuing education, further training to become a Production Specialist with Federal Diploma of Higher Education (formerly Production Specialist) can vary depending on the school and amounts to two to three semesters while working. In addition, you will need six weeks to complete the project work.
How does the final examination for continuing education, further training as a production specialist work?
The final examination of the Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Production Specialist (formerly Production Specialist) consists of a written project, which is weighted three times and presented in a 20-minute presentation (single weighting). This is followed by an approximately 40-minute technical discussion, which is weighted twice. Detailed information on the content, structure and scope of the project work can be obtained directly from the Schools of Mechanical Engineering and Metalworking.
Is a specific apprenticeship mandatory for the FPE as a production specialist?
A Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training or an equivalent qualification in the following professions is mandatory for admission to the final examination Production Specialist with Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (Production Specialist):
- Federal VET Diploma design engineer
- Polymechanic Federal VET Diploma
- Federal VET Diploma mechanic
- Production mechanic Federal VET Diploma
Do I have to attend a preparatory course for the Federal Professional Examination for Production Specialists?
Attendance of a preparatory course for the Federal Professional Examination (FPE) for Production Specialist or Production Specialist FA must be accompanied by all required module qualifications or certificates of equivalence confirming the required qualifications and skills acquired by other means.
What modules does the production specialist consist of?
The continuing education, further training for the Federal Professional Examination (FPE) Production Specialist or Production Specialist with Federal Diploma of Higher Education comprises six specialist modules and a specialist elective module. These are
- Mathematics and physics
- Materials engineering
- Construction technology
- Applied Computer Science I
- Production planning
- Labor market methodology
- CNS / CAM techniques as well as process control and basic electrical engineering
Or
- Automation as well as CNC / CAM systems and basic electrical engineering
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