Partial qualification as a materials testing technician in metals technology (IHK)

Modular Vocational Qualification is a modular form of vocational training leading to qualification as a materials testing technician in metals technology (IHK). The training content is taught in several self-contained subject modules.

This structure offers maximum flexibility: participants can learn the entire occupation, prepare for the external examination or deepen their knowledge of an individual subject area, such as non-destructive testing.

Participants can therefore learn their new occupation step by step, while companies can specifically develop employees for new areas without having to do without staff for the duration of a conventional vocational retraining programme.

Each module concludes with an assessment of competence and a work placement. Every individual module equips participants and employees to work in specific areas of materials testing. After completing several modules, they can take an external skilled worker examination with the IHK.

Not everyone can complete 28 months of training in one continuous period, whether for organisational, family or financial reasons. A partial qualification allows the route to the qualification to be spread over a longer period: module by module and step by step.

A partial qualification offers maximum flexibility: you take only the training content you need. If you wish to take several modules, their sequence, the intervals between them and their number can largely be chosen freely.

Particularly attractive for employers: the TQ programme is eligible for funding from the German Federal Employment Agency. Funding covers 100% of course costs, and subsidies of up to 100% are available for pay, social security contributions, travel and local accommodation costs.

Employers who wish to use continuing education funding for employees, and individuals looking for modular, flexible vocational training.

For employers, participation is arranged in cooperation with the Employer Service of the German Federal Employment Agency under the Qualifizierungschancengesetz (Qualification Opportunities Act), formerly the “WeGebAU” programme.

There is no single answer to this question, as the costs vary depending on the modules selected.

Our partial qualification programmes are AZAV-certified and therefore eligible for funding from the German Federal Employment Agency. Depending on company size and employees’ age and qualification level, participation in a partial qualification programme may be subsidised by up to 100% of course costs and up to 100% of pay, as well as social security contributions, travel and local accommodation costs.

Funding is always preceded by an individual assessment and consultation with the responsible Employer Service or employment placement service of the German Federal Employment Agency.