Bautechnischer Konstrukteur/Bautechnische Konstrukteurin Fachrichtung Architektur

Construction technicians specializing in architecture (Bautechnische Konstrukteure/Konstrukteurinnen Fachrichtung Architektur) are trained in a dual system. Learning locations include the training company (usually architectural and planning offices, building construction companies, public administrations) and the vocational school (Berufsschule). If companies cannot provide all required training content, parts of the training can be moved to inter-company training centers. The training company involves office spaces and construction sites, while the vocational school involves classrooms.

This is a newly organized vocational training profession (Ausbildungsberuf); training is possible from the 2026/2027 training year. It is a recognized vocational training profession and a dual training in industry and commerce (regulated by Ausbildungsverordnung). The training duration is 3 years. Learning locations are the training company and the vocational school (dual training). In this profession, individuals design components and structures in architectural construction and create scaled drawings, models, and plans. According to specifications from architects, they produce floor plans and detailed drawings, for example, of residential buildings. They design skeletal structures, plan walls and ceilings, and interior finishes. They use CAD systems and digitally model the construction process with the help of BIM (Building Information Modeling). Construction technicians specializing in architecture find employment in architectural offices, building authorities, and construction companies with their own planning departments.

The job title is Construction Technician specializing in Architecture. In this profession, individuals design components and structures in architectural construction and create scaled drawings, models, and plans. According to specifications from architects, they produce floor plans and detailed drawings, for example, of residential buildings. They design skeletal structures, plan walls and ceilings, and interior finishes. They use CAD systems and digitally model the construction process with the help of BIM (Building Information Modeling). Construction technicians specializing in architecture find employment in architectural offices, building authorities, and construction companies with their own planning departments. There are also other professions related to architecture and construction technology, as well as development, construction, and CAD.

3 years

The training is carried out in parallel at the training company and the vocational school (Berufsschule). Vocational school classes take place on specific weekdays or in block form. Excerpts from the training framework plan and curriculum: During the 1st to 18th month of training, practical training takes place in the company and, if necessary, in inter-company courses. This involves conducting surveys, considering the circular economy in the planning process, designing components and structures, preparing technical drawings, creating technical documents, and implementing quality assurance measures. In the 1st and 2nd year of training, vocational school lessons cover learning fields such as creating site plans, planning building pits, planning access roads and paths, documenting existing structures, designing floor plans of buildings, designing earth-contacting components, model-based design of timber wall and roof structures, designing reinforced concrete beams, and model-based design of stairs and ramps. An intermediate examination is held in the fourth half-year of training.

No costs are charged for carrying out the training. The training company provides the necessary training materials for the practical part of the training and pays the examination fees. Unless otherwise regulated, apprentices must bear the costs of learning materials for vocational school (Berufsschule) lessons and for work clothing themselves. Additionally, costs may arise if training locations are far from the place of residence. In certain life situations, apprentices may receive vocational training allowance (Berufsausbildungsbeihilfe). For more information, please refer to the vocational training allowance (BAB) resources.

During this Ausbildung (vocational training), in the company, measurements are taken, and measurement and photo data are documented. Two- and three-dimensional components and structures are designed, technical drawings are created, and CAD systems are applied. Calculations are performed according to building law requirements. Technical documents for the planning and execution phases, as well as object management, are prepared. Building waterproofing and requirements from structural planning, thermal, sound, and fire protection are considered. Construction processes are modeled in digital information models; for example, planning and execution processes are documented, and model-based checks are performed. The training also conveys comprehensive knowledge, such as the organization of the training company, the digitized working world, and environmental protection. In the Berufsschule (vocational school), profession-specific learning fields (e.g., participating in construction planning, designing a roof structure) are taught, along with general subjects like German and economics and social studies.

For this Ausbildung (vocational training), one should be prepared for the following conditions and requirements: In the company, practical work is performed under guidance, such as evaluating measurement data or construction tender documents, creating scaled drawings on the computer or, if necessary, by hand, and preparing completed documents for presentations. The work environment typically involves screen work in offices and exposure to weather conditions on construction sites. Requirements include spatial reasoning and computational skills (e.g., when creating, reading, and implementing sketches and drawings, when calculating material requirements), drawing ability and dexterity (e.g., when creating scaled detail drawings, when labeling construction plans), eye-hand coordination (e.g., when taking measurements), and meticulousness (e.g., when creating precise and standard-compliant drawings). At the Berufsschule (vocational school), classes are held one or two days a week or as block instruction.

Auszubildende (vocational trainees) can complete parts of their Ausbildung (vocational training) abroad. For example, an international internship can be undertaken in various European countries as part of the 'Europaassistent/in' additional qualification. This internship lasts at least 3 weeks, and a secondary school leaving certificate (mittlerer Bildungsabschluss) is a prerequisite. Further information on the 'Europaassistent/in' additional qualification is available.

The Ausbildungsvergütung (training allowance) for a dual Ausbildung (dual vocational training) is paid by the training company and, for companies bound by collective agreements, is based on collective bargaining agreements. Auszubildende (vocational trainees) must be granted an appropriate allowance. If the training takes place in a school-based form (e.g., at a Berufsfachschule or as a Berufsgrundbildungsjahr (BGJ) in the 1st year of Ausbildung), no Ausbildungsvergütung (training allowance) is paid. According to BERUFENET, salary information varies. For example, in the construction industry in the new Bundesländer (federal states) (excluding Berlin), the monthly gross allowance is €1,122 for the 1st year, €1,351 for the 2nd year, and €1,610 for the 3rd year. In the construction industry in the old Bundesländer (federal states) (excluding Berlin), the monthly gross allowance is €1,122 for the 1st year, €1,351 for the 2nd year, and €1,610 for the 3rd year. In the construction industry in Berlin, the monthly gross allowance is €1,122 for the 1st year, €1,351 for the 2nd year, and €1,610 for the 3rd year. In engineering, architecture, and planning offices, the monthly gross allowance ranges from €857 to €903 for the 1st year, €1,059 to €1,113 for the 2nd year, and is higher for the 3rd year.

In-depth knowledge in the following school subjects is a good prerequisite for successful Ausbildung (vocational training): Manual Arts/Technology: Technical drawing, for example, to create component or detail drawings. Mathematics: for example, to calculate the load-bearing capacity of a construction. Physics: for example, to understand and implement building physics requirements, such as those related to statics and building material properties.

The 'Europaassistent/in' additional qualification is aimed at Auszubildende (vocational trainees) with at least a secondary school leaving certificate (mittlerer Bildungsabschluss). It expands the initial Ausbildung (vocational training) with intercultural competencies and offers Auszubildende the opportunity to improve their foreign language skills. For this, Auszubildende attend additional Berufsschule (vocational school) classes, for example, in European Commercial and Economic Law, and complete a several-week internship abroad. The relevant chamber (such as the IHK) provides further information.

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1938: First state recognition of the profession of Bauzeichner/in (Architectural Drafter). 1986: Reorganization of the Ausbildung (vocational training) into three main areas ('Building Construction including Interior Design', 'Civil Engineering', 'Underground, Road and Landscape Construction'). 1986: Reorganization of the Ausbildung according to the Berufsbildungsgesetz (Vocational Training Act). Modernization of training content, e.g., computer-aided drawing and construction. 2002: Consideration of technological innovations in IT, modern information and communication techniques, expanded environmental protection regulations. Renaming of the focus 'Building Construction including Interior Design' to 'Architecture'. 2020: Amendment of the Berufsbildungsgesetz (BBiG) and the Handwerksordnung (HWO): introduction of a minimum Ausbildung (vocational training) remuneration; expansion of the possibility to complete Ausbildung in part-time. 2024: Entry into force of the Berufsbildungsvalidierungs- und -digitalisierungsgesetz (Vocational Training Validation and Digitalization Act) with adjustments to the Berufsbildungsgesetz (BBiG) and the Handwerksordnung (HWO).

The Ausbildung (vocational training) for the profession of Bauzeichner/in (Architectural Drafter) is being reorganized. The professional title will in future be Bautechnischer Konstrukteur/Bautechnische Konstrukteurin (Construction Technical Designer). The modernized Ausbildung (vocational training) regulation comes into effect on August 1, 2026. Bautechnischer Konstrukteur/Bautechnische Konstrukteurin in the field of Architecture is a 3-year recognized Ausbildung (vocational training) profession in industry and trade.

Qualification Title: Bautechnischer Konstrukteur/Bautechnische Konstrukteurin - Fachrichtung Architektur (Construction Technical Designer - Specialization Architecture)

Improve Opportunities with Additional Qualifications: Future Bautechnische Konstrukteur/innen (Construction Technical Designers) in the field of Architecture can gain a good starting position by acquiring additional qualifications during their Ausbildung (vocational training), for example, in the field of European goods and economic law through the additional qualification 'Europaassistent/in' (European Assistant). Finding the Right Employment: After their Ausbildung (vocational training), Bautechnische Konstrukteur/innen in the field of Architecture work in building authorities, architectural offices, and construction companies with their own planning department. Securing Employability: Through Anpassungsweiterbildung (adaptive further training), one can keep specialist knowledge current, up-to-date, and expand it. The range of topics extends from Technical Drawing to Construction Technology. Career Advancement: Aufstiegsweiterbildung (advancement further training) helps to progress professionally and achieve leadership positions. A natural next step is to pursue further training.

In 2024, in the predecessor profession of Bauzeichner/in (Architectural Drafter), there were 2,139 Ausbildung (vocational training) beginners in the industry and trade Ausbildung (vocational training) sector. 54 percent had Hochschulreife (university entrance qualification), 38 percent had a mittlerer Bildungsabschluss (intermediate school leaving certificate). 4 percent had a Hauptschulabschluss (secondary school leaving certificate), 1 percent could not present a Hauptschulabschluss (secondary school leaving certificate). Ausbildung (vocational training) beginners 2024 (in %): without Hauptschulabschluss* [1.0%], Hauptschulabschluss* [4.0%], mittlerer Bildungsabschluss [38.0%], Hochschulreife [54.0%], Other [3.0%]. *Depending on the Bundesland (federal state), also (Simple) Berufsbildungsreife (vocational training readiness), Berufsreife (vocational readiness), Successful completion of Mittelschule (middle school), Erster (general education) Schulabschluss (first school leaving certificate). In the Handwerk (crafts) Ausbildung (vocational training) sector, there were 90 Ausbildung (vocational training) beginners. 60 percent had a mittlerer Bildungsabschluss (intermediate school leaving certificate), 33 percent had Hochschulreife (university entrance qualification). 7 percent had a Hauptschulabschluss (secondary school leaving certificate).

Legal regulations and recommendations for this vocational training (Ausbildung) exist. These include the Ordinance on Vocational Training for Bautechnischer Konstrukteur and Bautechnische Konstrukteurin (BautechKonAusbV) from September 3, 2025, and the framework curriculum determined by the resolution of the Conference of Education Ministers (Bildungsministerkonferenz) on March 28, 2025.

Legally, no specific prior education is required for this vocational training (Ausbildung).