Course description

This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of dual vocational training in Germany. Participants will learn about the different types of vocational training programs available in Germany. They will also learn about the importance of vocational education and training in Germany and how it contributes to the country’s economic success.

• History of the dual vocational training system
• Dual vocational training in Germany
• Practical example of the construction industry
• Fundamentals of action-oriented vocational training
• Latest developments in dual vocational training
• Examination
• Certificates

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• 1 learning unit (LU) = 45 minutes

Course description

• Vocational didactics and methodology: planning of practical training units
• Coping with different tasks as a trainer
• Formulating learning objectives
• Development of learning situations
• Learning objective check
• Basic attitude of the trainer that promotes learning
• Help kit for difficult situations
• Individualized and cross-location support during training
• Collection of methods
• Mastering typical challenges in classroom communication
• Leading learning groups
• Examination
• Certificates

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• 1 learning unit (LU) = 45 minutes

Course description

• Curriculum development with German practical content in construction professions
• Implementation of dual study programs in civil engineering (University, company, training center)
• Management of a training center with basic and advanced training
• Building of practical workshops for training programs
• Vocational Pedagogy and different methods 
• Practical training of trainers in constrcution trades
• Linking of vovational education with the construction industry
• The training center for regional training and further education in construction
• Goals and challenges of a training center
• Examination
• Certificates

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• 1 learning unit (LU) = 45 minutes

Course description

• Design and analysis of PV off-grid systems, including the evaluation of physical phenomena related to solar energy production
• Battery storage, and energy use in buildings
• Principles of PV off-grid system components, including solar panels, charge controllers, inverters, and batteries
• Installation of PV off-grid systems for residential and commercial applications, maintenance, inspection, cleaning, and repair of PV off-grid systems
• Examination
• Certificates

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• 1 learning unit (LU) = 45 minutes

Course description

• Design and analysis of building automation systems, including the evaluation of physical phenomena related to HVAC, lighting, and security systems
• Use of sensors, data analytics, and machine learning to optimize building performance
• Principles of building automation system components, including sensors, actuators, controllers, and software as well as the principles of building automation system installation
• Design and installation of building automation systems for residential and commercial applications
• Principles of building automation system maintenance, including the inspection, cleaning, and repair of building automation systems
• Examination
• Certificates

In addition, the German construction industry has been adopting new technologies to improve efficiency and sustainability. For example, the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) has become increasingly popular in Germany, with the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMWI) promoting the development and utilization of BIM as a standard planning tool for all federal infrastructure projects as of 2020. Other new technologies being adopted in the German construction industry include digital construction files, tracking systems for construction machinery, and drones flying above a building site to control the construction status.

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• 1 learning unit (LU) = 45 minutes

Course description

• Energy-efficient refurbishment
• Principles of building physics
• Latest developments in energy-efficient building materials
• Examination
• Certificates

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• 1 learning unit (LU) = 45 minutes

Course description

• Potentiality and challenges of BIM, including the benefits and limitations of using BIM in construction projects
• Collaboration and interoperability of BIM, including the use of open standards and protocols to enable data exchange between different software applications
• Use cases of BIM, including the application of BIM in different stages of the construction process, such as design, construction, and operation
• National specifics of BIM, including the differences in BIM adoption and implementation across different countries
• Examination
• Certificates

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• 1 learning unit (LU) = 45 minutes

Course description

• What is an intelligent building?
• Developments in the German construction industry: intelligent buildings and prefabricated construction
• What is intelligent living?
• Precast construction in structural and civil engineering, in environmental technology, in infrastructure
• Precast concrete facades
• Occupational tasks and industry standards in precast construction
• Standards for professional qualifications
• Examination
• Certificates

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• 1 learning unit (LU) = 45 minutes

Course description

1. Sealing of joints:

• Practical examples
• Properties of compression sealing profiles
• Sealing of joints (processing)

2. Sealing with hydro-structure resins:

• Injection waterproofing
• Materials
• Implementation and processing

3. Flat roof waterproofing:

• Waterproofing by means of bituminous sheeting
• Planning, calculation and work preparation
• Processing and installation on site
• Basic: work safety, tools & materials, quality control
• Processing and installation on site
• Advanced: special components, drainage systems and repairs
• Examination
• Certificates

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• 1 learning unit (LU) = 45 minutes

Course description

1. Work safety on electrical installations:

• Electrotechnical basics
• Occupational safety measures and rules
• Operating equipment
• Tasks
• Consequences of accidents
• Various methods when working on electrical equipment
• Examination
• Certificates

2. First aid for electrical accidents:

• Electrical accidents and hazards
• First aid

3. Application of building automation technologies in passive and low-energy houses:

• Model house concept
• Air conditioning with heat pumps
• Energy generation by means of solar
• Control system
• Examination
• Certificates

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• 1 learning unit (LU) = 45 minutes

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Energetic renovation:

• Costs & benefits of renovation measures
• Component refurbishment: walls, roof, floor, windows, heat supply, hot water supply, ventilation
• Overarching quality requirements
• Combination of measures and individual renovation roadmap
• Examination
• Certificates

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• 1 learning unit (LU) = 45 minutes

Course description

1. Introduction to Passive Houses and Low-Energy Buildings:

• Definition and history
• Core principles and design strategies
• Comparison with traditional building standards

2. Building Automation in Energy-Efficient Houses:

• Role of building automation in energy conservation
• Smart home technologies and their integration
• Case studies of automated passive and low-energy homes

3. Advanced Ventilation Techniques:

• Importance of ventilation in passive houses
• Types of ventilation systems (e.g., Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery - MVHR)
• Design and implementation of efficient ventilation strategies

4. Heating Solutions for Low-Energy Buildings:

• Overview of heating systems suitable for passive and low-energy houses
• Solar heating, heat pumps, and biomass heating
• Balancing thermal comfort with energy efficiency

5. Building Envelope and Insulation:

• Role of the building envelope in minimizing energy loss
• Innovative insulation materials and techniques
• Achieving airtightness and thermal bridge free construction

6. Performance Monitoring and Maintenance:

• Tools and techniques for monitoring building performance
• Routine maintenance for efficiency
• Addressing common challenges and troubleshooting
• Examination
• Certificates

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• 1 learning unit (LU) = 45 minutes

Course description

• Principles of self-sufficient power supply, including the use of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydro power to generate electricity
• Gray water treatment, including the types of gray water treatment systems, their properties, and their applications in passive and low-energy houses
• Use of advanced gray water treatment techniques, such as constructed wetlands, sand filters, and membrane bioreactors
• Examination
• Certificates

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• 1 learning unit (LU) = 45 minutes