Apprenticeship Materials Tester – Metal Technology (m/f/d)
Professional Tasks
- Sampling and preparation of specimens for quality control.
- Performing and evaluating material tests. These include both destructive and non-destructive testing methods such as various hardness tests, ultrasonic testing, testing of mechanical material properties, metallographic testing methods, and many more.
- Defining heat treatment specifications and verifying the resulting outcomes.
- Compliance with standards, regulations, and testing specifications.
- Conducting failure analyses and investigations to optimize component properties.
- Documenting test results and preparing inspection reports.
Practical Training
- Learning the correct use and execution of testing devices and testing methods on relevant materials and components.
- Practicing the sampling of specimens and preparing them for the required material tests.
- Understanding how different materials and components behave during machining and heat treatment.
- Learning how to investigate failures and determine their possible causes.
- Acquiring the ability to carefully and accurately document results and evaluate them.
Theoretical Training
After each several-week phase of practical training, there are two weeks of block instruction at the Kerschensteiner Vocational School in Stuttgart. Here, knowledge is imparted in materials science, metrology, testing methods, and occupational safety. In addition, instruction is provided on how to document and interpret results.
Duration of Training
The dual apprenticeship lasts 3.5 years. With good performance, it can be shortened to 3 years.