Beamter/Beamtin in der Gewerbeaufsichtsverwaltung (mittlerer technischer Dienst)

Learning locations include: educational institutions of public administration (e.g., administrative schools) and Gewerbeaufsichts- (Trade Supervision) and Arbeitsschutzämter (Occupational Safety Offices). Instruction takes place in classrooms and office settings. Fieldwork, such as measurements and operational inspections, is also part of the training.

This is a type of Beamtenausbildung (civil servant training). Different career titles may exist in individual Bundesländer (federal states). The training type is a Vorbereitungsdienst (preparatory service), regulated by ordinances of the Bundesländer. The duration of the preparatory service is 1-2 years. The minimum prerequisite for admission to the preparatory service varies by Bundesland (e.g., a Meister (master craftsman) or Techniker (technician) qualification). Learning locations include educational institutions of public administration (e.g., administrative schools) and Gewerbeaufsichts- (Trade Supervision) and Arbeitsschutzämter (Occupational Safety Offices). In this profession, civil servants in the middle technical service of the Gewerbeaufsicht (Trade Supervision) inspect assigned craft and small businesses, as well as smaller construction sites. They carry out supervisory and control activities. They check whether legal framework conditions are met, for example, regarding occupational health and safety, accident prevention, and occupational hygiene. For this purpose, they measure fine dust concentration, noise levels, and air quality, or check whether escape routes are adequate.

1-2 years

The structure of a Vorbereitungsdienst (preparatory service) in the middle technical service of the Gewerbeaufsicht (Trade Supervision) is as follows: Theoretical training, for example, in the form of courses at administrative schools or other educational institutions of public administration, lasts approximately 15 weeks. Practical training in Gewerbeaufsichts- (Trade Supervision) and Arbeitsschutzämter (Occupational Safety Offices) is approximately 42 weeks. A career examination is conducted. The total training duration (including approx. 7 weeks of vacation) is 64 weeks.

No tuition fees or course fees are charged. However, travel costs or costs for learning materials may arise. Costs for accommodation at the training location may also be incurred.

During theoretical training, knowledge is acquired in areas such as: administration organization, authority structure, public service law, and occupational health and safety regulations. Guidelines and methods, such as operational inspections, accident investigations, and expert opinions, are learned. General law (e.g., civics, administrative and administrative enforcement law, regulatory offenses and criminal law) is covered. Topics include plant, operational, and product safety, transport safety, radiation protection law, and substance law (e.g., biological substance law, chemical safety, hazardous substance law). General and social occupational health and safety (e.g., work and workplace design, occupational safety organization, working time law, protection of special groups of people) and health protection and occupational medicine (e.g., physiological or psychological stressors) are also part of the training content. During practical training, the knowledge and skills acquired in theoretical training are applied, and typical tasks are performed.

One should be prepared for the following conditions and requirements in this profession: During the theoretical Ausbildung (vocational training) phases, there is classroom instruction, possibly project work, and self-study at home. During the practical Ausbildung phases, there is hands-on collaboration (under guidance), such as answering phone calls, preparing inspection reports on the computer, and participating in controls, measurements, and meetings during fieldwork. Key requirements for this profession include diligence (e.g., when conducting inspections, drafting reports), discretion (e.g., when handling internal data of controlled businesses and construction sites), conflict resolution skills and assertiveness (e.g., in case of complaints), and oral and written expression (e.g., when speaking with applicants, drafting inspection reports).

The monthly gross basic salary for civil servant candidates (Anwärtergrundbetrag) in state (Bundesland) authorities varies between 1,409 € and 1,515 € depending on the federal state. Source: dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion. Note: In addition to the basic salary, the candidate's remuneration includes capital-forming benefits, and potentially family allowances and other allowances, remunerations, and surcharges.

In-depth knowledge in the following school subjects is a good prerequisite for successful Ausbildung (vocational training): Physics/Chemistry: Knowledge in natural science subjects like physics and chemistry is needed to correctly interpret measurement results, for example. Economics/Law: Civil servant candidates learn to apply legal regulations during their Ausbildung, for instance, from the areas of labor law, occupational safety, plant safety, and civil service law. Knowledge from economics and law classes is therefore required. German: Since civil servant candidates learn to prepare inspection reports, objection notices, and approval decisions during their Ausbildung, good German language skills are essential.

The following Ausbildung (vocational training) alternatives are available for the profession of Beamter/Beamtin (civil servant) in the middle technical service of the Gewerbeaufsicht (Trade Supervisory Authority): Area of Protection and Security: Beamter/Beamtin in the fire service technical service (middle technical service), Beamter/Beamtin in the federal defense administration (middle technical service). Commonality: taking on technical tasks in the area of security or defense technology. Area of Law and Administration: Beamter/Beamtin in metrology (middle technical service). Commonality: performing auditing and controlling tasks. Area of Food: Beamter/Beamtin in food control (middle technical service). Commonality: performing auditing and controlling tasks.

1.5 years

1.5 years

In the Bundesland (federal state) of Hessen, there is no preparatory service (Vorbereitungsdienst). Access to the career path is granted with appropriate qualifications.

1 year

The Ausbildung (vocational training) in the middle technical service of Gewerbeaufsicht (trade supervision) takes place as a 1 to 2-year preparatory service. It is regulated by ordinances of the Bundesländer (federal states) and leads to a career examination. Usually, at least a vocational qualification is required.

2 years

This career path is established in the following Bundesländer (federal states), but specific graduation/professional titles are not available: Baden-Württemberg, Bayern, Berlin, Hessen, Niedersachsen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Saarland, Schleswig-Holstein, Thüringen. Career path titles include: Civil Servant - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (middle technical service), Civil Servant - Trade Supervision (middle technical service), Civil Servant - State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (career group 1, second entry level), Civil Servant - State Trade Supervision Administration (career group 1, second entry level), Civil Servant - Technical Trade Supervision Service (second qualification level). The career path titles are examples and may vary depending on the Bundesland (federal state). Note: The responsible authorities in the individual Bundesländer determine whether the career path is offered as an Ausbildung (vocational training).

In the Bundesland (federal state) of Bayern, the monthly gross basic salary for candidates in state authorities is 1,510 €. Source: dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, as of February 2025. Note: In addition to the basic candidate salary, candidate emoluments include capital-forming benefits, and possibly family allowances and other surcharges, remunerations, and bonuses.

The monthly gross basic salary for candidates in state authorities in Berlin is 1,468 Euros (Source: dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, as of January 2026). In addition to the basic salary, candidate allowances include capital-forming benefits, and potentially family allowances and other additional benefits, remunerations, and surcharges.

The monthly gross basic salary for candidates in state authorities in Hesse is 1,515 Euros (Source: dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, as of December 2025). In addition to the basic salary, candidate allowances include capital-forming benefits, and potentially family allowances and other additional benefits, remunerations, and surcharges. In Hesse, there is no preparatory service (Vorbereitungsdienst). Access to the career path is granted with appropriate qualification.

In Lower Saxony, there is no preparatory service (Vorbereitungsdienst). Access to the career path is granted with appropriate qualification.

The monthly gross basic salary for candidates in state authorities in Saarland is 1,424 Euros (Source: dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, as of February 2025). In addition to the basic salary, candidate allowances include capital-forming benefits, and potentially family allowances and other additional benefits, remunerations, and surcharges.

After their Ausbildung (vocational training), civil servants in the middle technical service of the Trade Supervisory Administration work in trade supervisory or occupational health and safety offices. They can keep their specialist knowledge current or update it through adaptive further training (Anpassungsweiterbildung). The range of topics extends from occupational safety to measurement technology. With appropriate aptitude, civil servants in the middle technical service of the Trade Supervisory Administration have the opportunity to move to the next higher career path after a successful promotion procedure. With a university entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung), one can also pursue a Studium (university degree) and, for example, obtain a Bachelor's degree in safety engineering.

The monthly gross basic salary for candidates in state authorities in Thuringia is 1,492 Euros (Source: dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, as of February 2025). In addition to the basic salary, candidate allowances include capital-forming benefits, and potentially family allowances and other additional benefits, remunerations, and surcharges.

In the Bundesland (federal state) of Baden-Württemberg, there is no specific preparatory service (Vorbereitungsdienst). Access to this career path is granted to individuals with appropriate qualifications.

1 year.

In the Bundesland of Niedersachsen, the monthly gross basic allowance (Anwärtergrundbetrag) for candidates in state authorities is 1,409 Euros (Source: dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, as of February 2025). This amount may include capital-forming benefits, family allowances, and other bonuses. There is no specific preparatory service in Niedersachsen; access to the career path is granted based on appropriate qualifications.

15 months.

The preparatory service (Vorbereitungsdienst) for civil servant careers is regulated by the individual Bundesländer (federal states) in Germany through their own ordinances. These regulations can vary between states. Relevant regulations include the Ministry of Environment's career path ordinance (LVO-UM), the ordinance on the specialist area of trade supervision (FachV-GA), the ordinance on training and examination for the mid-level technical service career in occupational safety administration (APOmD As), and the career ordinances of the states of Hessen and Niedersachsen (Hessische Laufbahnverordnung, Niedersächsische Laufbahnverordnung - NLVO).

In the Bundesland of Baden-Württemberg, the monthly gross basic allowance (Anwärtergrundbetrag) for candidates in state authorities is 1,493 Euros (Source: dbb beamtenbund und tarifunion, as of February 2025). This amount may include capital-forming benefits, family allowances, and other bonuses. There is no specific preparatory service in Baden-Württemberg; access to the career path is granted based on appropriate qualifications.

The monthly gross basic remuneration for trainees in state authorities in Schleswig-Holstein is 1,467 Euros (as of November 2024). This amount includes asset-building benefits, potentially a family supplement, and other allowances, remunerations, and surcharges, in addition to the basic trainee remuneration.

Generally, at least a Hauptschulabschluss (secondary school certificate) and a master craftsman, industrial master craftsman, or technician examination in a field suitable for the Gewerbeaufsichtsdienst (trade supervisory service) are required, possibly combined with several years of professional experience. Depending on the Bundesland (federal state), different or additional requirements, such as a Class B driving license, may be demanded.

The monthly gross basic remuneration for trainees in state authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia is 1,500 Euros (as of February 2025). This amount includes asset-building benefits, potentially a family supplement, and other allowances, remunerations, and surcharges, in addition to the basic trainee remuneration.

In Bavaria, the educational/professional background/work experience required includes a Mittelschule (secondary school) diploma, a master craftsman, industrial master craftsman, or technician examination in a field suitable for the trade supervisory service, and proof of at least two years of relevant full-time professional activity.

In Berlin, the educational/professional background/work experience required includes at least Berufsbildungsreife (vocational training readiness), a completed vocational training (Ausbildung) suitable for occupational safety and health administration and at least three years of full-time employment in the learned profession, or a master craftsman, industrial master craftsman, or technician examination in a field suitable for occupational safety and health. An additional requirement is a maximum age of 31 years.

In Hesse, there is no preparatory service (Vorbereitungsdienst). Access to the career path is granted with appropriate qualifications.

For this Ausbildung (vocational training) in Saarland, a minimum of a Hauptschulabschluss (secondary school certificate) and a master craftsman's certificate (Meisterprüfung) in a craft, an industrial master craftsman's certificate (Industriemeisterprüfung), or a technician's certificate (Technikerprüfung) in a field suitable for work in occupational and immission protection administration are required. Proof of at least two years of relevant professional experience must also be provided.

In Thüringen, this Ausbildung requires at least a Hauptschulabschluss and a master craftsman's certificate, an industrial master craftsman's certificate, or a technician's certificate in a field suitable for occupational safety. Usually, two years of relevant practical experience are also required. Additionally, there is generally an age limit of 31 years (exceptions are possible).

In the Bundesland (federal state) of Niedersachsen, there is no specific Vorbereitungsdienst (preparatory service) established for this field. Access to the career path is granted to those with appropriate qualifications.

In the Bundesland of Baden-Württemberg, there is no specific Vorbereitungsdienst established for this field. Access to the career path is granted to those with appropriate qualifications.

For this Ausbildung in Schleswig-Holstein, at least a first general education school leaving certificate and a master craftsman's or technician's certificate, or at least a journeyman's or skilled worker's certificate in a technical profession suitable for the Gewerbeaufsichtsdienst (trade supervisory service), are required. Proof of at least three years of practical experience in the learned profession must also be provided.

In Nordrhein-Westfalen, this Ausbildung requires a Hauptschulabschluss and a technician's certificate, a master craftsman's certificate in a craft, or an industrial master craftsman's certificate in a suitable field. An additional requirement is a class B driver's license.