What are the disadvantages of training as a maintenance specialist?

A maintenance specialist with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education is responsible for the inspection, maintenance and repair of technical building systems and production facilities. Their work ensures that the machines and systems have a long service life.

The main disadvantages of the maintenance specialist training are:

1. As the maintenance specialist course usually takes place over two to three semesters alongside work, it is very time-consuming and requires good time management.
2. Anyone who wants to work in maintenance needs not only specialist knowledge and technical understanding, but also organizational talent, a high sense of quality and responsibility as well as networked thinking and action. Not all of these skills can be acquired in an apprenticeship.
3. The Federal PET Diploma is not recognized abroad. Anyone wishing to work abroad must therefore request official proof of this professional qualification from the State Secretariat for Education, Research, and Innovation SERI in order to prove their eligibility.
4. The examination pressure at the annual federal final examinations is high, but is specifically prepared for during the maintenance specialist training. However, there are mock examinations and learning checks beforehand.
5. Working hours can be irregular, as some systems are operated in shifts or even around the clock. Depending on the area of operation, night and weekend work may also be required. The willingness to do so is a prerequisite.

Graduates work in commercial, industrial and service companies such as real estate management, banks and hospitals. Employment opportunities are available in all areas in which processes involving technical systems take place. As the use of technical systems continues to increase, the need for maintenance specialists will continue to grow in the future.

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