Betonfertigteilbauer/Betonfertigteilbauerin

Concrete prefabrication builders receive their Ausbildung (vocational training) in a dual system. The learning locations are the training company (usually concrete and prefabrication industry businesses): workshop and storage halls, construction sites, and the Berufsschule (vocational school): classrooms. If companies cannot provide all required training content, parts of the training can be transferred to überbetriebliche Ausbildungsstätten (inter-company training centers). Berufsschule classes are partly conducted in inter-state specialized classes in some Bundesländer (federal states). Currently, for the Bundesländer of Baden-Württemberg, Berlin, Bremen, Hamburg, Hessen, Niedersachsen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Saarland, and Schleswig-Holstein, training takes place at the Ferdinand-von-Steinbeis-Schule in Ulm (Baden-Württemberg); for the Bundesländer of Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Sachsen, Sachsen-Anhalt, and Thüringen, at the Berufliches Schulzentrum Eilenburg - Rote Jahne in Eilenburg (Sachsen). Source: Overview of Inter-State Specialized Classes (As of: March 27, 2025).

Job type: A recognized Ausbildung (vocational training) profession. Type of training: Dual Ausbildung (vocational training) in industry (regulated by Ausbildungsverordnung). Training duration: 3 years. Learning locations: Training company and Berufsschule (vocational school) (dual Ausbildung). What does one do in this profession? Concrete prefabrication builders produce concrete and reinforced concrete prefabricated elements such as pipes, walls, slabs, and stair treads. For this, they create molds and formwork from wood, plastic, or metal, as well as concrete mixtures from sand, gravel, cement, water, and concrete additives. They fill the concrete into the prepared formwork and cure it. If necessary, they also install connecting parts and additional thermal insulation materials. If they produce steel and textile concrete, they reinforce the concrete with steel or technical textile reinforcements. They design and process the surface of the concrete components by grinding or blasting and seal them against moisture. When repairing concrete prefabricated elements, concrete prefabrication builders inspect and repair the damage.

Job title: Concrete prefabrication builder. Job type: A recognized Ausbildung (vocational training) profession. Training duration: 3 years. What does one do in this profession? Concrete prefabrication builders produce concrete and reinforced concrete prefabricated elements such as pipes, walls, slabs, and stair treads. For this, they create molds and formwork from wood, plastic, or metal, as well as concrete mixtures from sand, gravel, cement, water, and concrete additives. They fill the concrete into the prepared formwork and cure it. If necessary, they also install connecting parts and additional thermal insulation materials. If they produce steel and textile concrete, they reinforce the concrete with steel or technical textile reinforcements. They design and process the surface of the concrete components by grinding or blasting and seal them against moisture. When repairing concrete prefabricated elements, concrete prefabrication builders inspect and repair the damage. Where does one work? Concrete prefabrication builders find employment in companies that manufacture concrete building elements.

3 years.

The Ausbildung (vocational training) is carried out simultaneously in the training company and in the Berufsschule (vocational school). Berufsschule classes take place on specific weekdays or in block form. Excerpt from the training framework plan and the framework curriculum: 1st - 18th month of training: Training in the company and, if necessary, in inter-company courses: Preparing and using technical documents, producing and installing formwork and molds, producing and installing reinforcements, producing and testing concretes, facing concretes, and mortars, producing concrete prefabricated elements and concrete products, demolding, treating, transporting, and storing concrete prefabricated elements and concrete products. 1st and 2nd year of training: Training in the Berufsschule (vocational school) in the learning fields: 1st year of training: Setting up a construction site, accessing and founding structures, masonry of single-shell structures, producing reinforced concrete components, producing timber constructions, coating and cladding components. 2nd year of training: Producing reinforced concrete prefabricated elements, stonework.

No costs are incurred for carrying out the Ausbildung (vocational training). The training company provides the training materials required for the practical part of the training and pays the examination fees. Unless otherwise regulated, Auszubildende (apprentices) must bear the costs of learning materials for Berufsschule (vocational school) classes and for work clothing themselves. In addition, costs may arise if training locations are far from the place of residence. Funding opportunities: In certain life situations, Auszubildende (apprentices) can receive Berufsausbildungsbeihilfe (vocational training allowance). Further information: Berufsausbildungsbeihilfe (BAB).

During the vocational training (Ausbildung), apprentices learn how to produce and use formwork and molds from wood and plastic according to technical plans. They also learn what to consider when manufacturing and installing steel reinforcement and how to install mesh and textile reinforcements. The curriculum includes selecting aggregates according to size distribution, choosing cement and additives, preparing, testing, and processing concrete mixtures. Apprentices learn how to produce, test, post-treat, transport, and install precast concrete elements. They are taught how to identify defects and damages in precast concrete elements and what to consider when repairing them. Surface treatments of concrete components, such as grinding, sandblasting, washing, hydrophobizing, impregnating, and sealing, are also covered. The different types of prestressed concrete construction, the installation of prestressing steel, and the concreting of precast elements are part of the training. Operating and cleaning machinery and equipment, checking for damage, and troubleshooting, along with reading technical documents, are also included.

One should be prepared for the following conditions and requirements in this profession: In the company, practical work (under supervision) includes mixing cement and additives according to recipes, producing and installing formwork, processing surfaces of concrete components, and maintaining operational facilities. The environment may involve dust, moisture, and machine noise in production halls, and weather influences on construction sites. Protective clothing, respiratory and hearing protection, a hard hat, and, if necessary, safety glasses should be worn. Working hours may include shift work. Manual dexterity and technical understanding (e.g., operating and maintaining facilities), dexterity and hand-eye coordination (e.g., smoothing surfaces), meticulousness (e.g., mixing raw and additive materials according to recipes, controlling machines and facilities), prudence (e.g., when working with lifting equipment), and freedom from vertigo and sure-footedness (e.g., when working at heights) are required. Vocational school (Berufsschule) classes take place one or two days a week or as block instruction.

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

The vocational training (Ausbildungsvergütung) for a dual Ausbildung is paid by the training company. In companies bound by collective agreements, it is determined by collective bargaining agreements. Apprentices must be granted appropriate remuneration. If the training takes place in a school setting (e.g., at a vocational school or as a basic vocational training year (BGJ) in the first year of training), no training remuneration is paid. For example, in the concrete stone industry (monthly gross - depending on the federal state (Bundesland)): 1st year of training: 925 € to 1,250 €, 2nd year of training: 1,006 € to 1,600 €, 3rd year of training: 1,134 € to 1,818 €. These figures are for orientation only; no claims can be derived from them. Please check BERUFENET for more information.

In-depth knowledge in the following school subjects is a good prerequisite for successful vocational training (Ausbildung): Manual Arts/Technology (Werken/Technik): e.g., for producing formwork and molds. Mathematics: e.g., for calculating areas, volumes, weights, and mixing ratios. Physics/Chemistry: e.g., for understanding the effect of concrete additives.

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

The following Ausbildung (vocational training) alternatives are available for the profession of Betonfertigteilbauer/in (prefabricated concrete parts builder): In the field of building materials and natural stones, Werksteinhersteller/Werksteinherstellerin (manufactured stone producer), Verfahrensmechaniker/Verfahrensmechanikerin (process technician) with a specialization in vorgefertigte Betonerzeugnisse (prefabricated concrete products) in the Steine- und Erdenindustrie (stone and earth industry), Verfahrensmechaniker/Verfahrensmechanikerin with a specialization in Baustoffe (building materials), Verfahrensmechaniker/Verfahrensmechanikerin with a specialization in Kalksandsteine (sand-lime bricks) or Porenbeton (aerated concrete), Verfahrensmechaniker/Verfahrensmechanikerin with a specialization in Transportbeton (ready-mix concrete). Additionally, in the profession of Naturwerksteinmechaniker/Naturwerksteinmechanikerin (natural stone mechanic), there are specializations in Maschinenbearbeitungstechnik (machine processing technology), Steinmetztechnik (stonemasonry technology), or Schleiftechnik (grinding technology). Commonality: producing, processing, and installing concrete or natural stone products.

In 1937, the Ausbildung (vocational training) profession of Betonwerker/in (concrete worker) received state recognition. In 1985, the regulation on vocational training in concrete component and terrazzo production according to the Berufsbildungsgesetz (Vocational Training Act) came into force. The Ausbildung (vocational training) profession of Betonfertigteilbauer/in received state recognition with specializations in concrete stone and terrazzo or prefabricated concrete construction. The predecessor profession of Betonwerker/in was abolished. In 2015, a new, modernized Ausbildung (vocational training) regulation was introduced: The training is carried out without specializations and takes into account new materials and techniques. In 2020, amendments were made to the Berufsbildungsgesetz (BBiG) and the Handwerksordnung (HWO): among other things, the introduction of a minimum Ausbildung (vocational training) remuneration; expansion of the possibility to complete Ausbildung (vocational training) in part-time. In 2024, the Berufsbildungsvalidierungs- und -digitalisierungsgesetz (Vocational Training Validation and Digitalization Act) came into force with adjustments to the BBiG and HWO: among other things, the legal anchoring of the possibility of digital mobile Ausbildung (vocational training); introduction of an assessment and decision process.

Betonfertigteilbauer/in is a 3-year recognized Ausbildung (vocational training) profession in industry.

The qualification title is Betonfertigteilbauer/Betonfertigteilbauerin.

The Ausbildung (vocational training) remuneration for a dual Ausbildung (vocational training) is paid by the training company and, for companies bound by collective agreements, is based on collective bargaining agreements. Trainees must be granted appropriate remuneration. The appropriateness of an Ausbildung (vocational training) remuneration for Ausbildung (vocational training) starting in 2020 and later is regulated by the Berufsbildungsgesetz (Vocational Training Act) via the minimum remuneration. Example for the concrete stone trade (monthly gross): 1st Ausbildung (vocational training) year: 964 €, 2nd Ausbildung (vocational training) year: 1,153 €, 3rd Ausbildung (vocational training) year: 1,369 €. Source: Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales (BMAS), as of July 2024. Note: This information is for orientation purposes. No claims can be derived from it.

The Ausbildung (vocational training) remuneration for a dual Ausbildung (vocational training) is paid by the training company and, for companies bound by collective agreements, is based on collective bargaining agreements. Trainees must be granted appropriate remuneration. The appropriateness of an Ausbildung (vocational training) remuneration for Ausbildung (vocational training) starting in 2020 and later is regulated by the Berufsbildungsgesetz (Vocational Training Act) via the minimum remuneration. Example for the concrete stone trade (monthly gross): 1st Ausbildung (vocational training) year: 965 €, 2nd Ausbildung (vocational training) year: 1,017 €, 3rd Ausbildung (vocational training) year: 1,134 €. Source: Gemeinsame Tarifregister Berlin und Brandenburg, as of July 2025. Note: This information is for orientation purposes. No claims can be derived from it.

The Ausbildung (vocational training) remuneration for a dual training program is paid by the training company. In companies bound by collective agreements, the remuneration is based on collective bargaining agreements. For training programs starting in 2020 and later, the appropriateness of the remuneration is regulated by the Berufsbildungsgesetz (Vocational Training Act) regarding minimum remuneration. For example, in the concrete stone industry (monthly gross): 1st year: 1,110 €, 2nd year: 1,202 €, 3rd year: 1,480 €. This information is from the Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales (BMAS), as of September 2025, and serves as orientation only; no claims can be derived from it.

The Ausbildung (vocational training) remuneration for a dual training program is paid by the training company. In companies bound by collective agreements, the remuneration is based on collective bargaining agreements. For training programs starting in 2020 and later, the appropriateness of the remuneration is regulated by the Berufsbildungsgesetz (Vocational Training Act) regarding minimum remuneration. For example, in the concrete stone industry (monthly gross): 1st year: 1,056 €, 2nd year: 1,467 €, 3rd year: 1,818 €. This information is from IG Bau, as of September 2025, and serves as orientation only; no claims can be derived from it.

The Ausbildung (vocational training) remuneration for a dual training program is paid by the training company. In companies bound by collective agreements, the remuneration is based on collective bargaining agreements. For training programs starting in 2020 and later, the appropriateness of the remuneration is regulated by the Berufsbildungsgesetz (Vocational Training Act) regarding minimum remuneration. For example, in the concrete stone industry (monthly gross): 1st year: 945 €, 2nd year: 1,030 €, 3rd year: 1,168 €. This information is from the Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales (BMAS), as of September 2025, and serves as orientation only; no claims can be derived from it.

Improve opportunities with additional qualifications. Aspiring concrete prefabrication builders can gain a good starting position by acquiring additional qualifications during their Ausbildung (vocational training), for example, in European Commercial and Economic Law through the 'Europaassistent/in' qualification. After their training, concrete prefabrication builders work for manufacturers of concrete building elements and in companies specializing in reinforced concrete or prefabrication construction. They can keep their expertise current, up-to-date, and expanded through continuing education, covering topics from concrete construction to formwork construction. Career advancement is possible through further training to achieve leadership positions, such as taking the exam as an Industriemeister/in (industrial master craftsman) in the concrete stone industry. With a university entrance qualification, one can also pursue a Studium (university degree).

The Ausbildung (vocational training) remuneration for a dual training program is paid by the training company. In companies bound by collective agreements, the remuneration is based on collective bargaining agreements. For training programs starting in 2020 and later, the appropriateness of the remuneration is regulated by the Berufsbildungsgesetz (Vocational Training Act) regarding minimum remuneration. For example, in the concrete stone industry (monthly gross): 1st year: 945 €, 2nd year: 1,030 €, 3rd year: 1,168 €. This information is from the Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales (BMAS), as of September 2025, and serves as orientation only; no claims can be derived from it.

The Ausbildung (vocational training) remuneration for a dual training program is paid by the training company. In companies bound by collective agreements, the remuneration is based on collective bargaining agreements. For training programs starting in 2020 and later, the appropriateness of the remuneration is regulated by the Berufsbildungsgesetz (Vocational Training Act) regarding minimum remuneration. For example, in the concrete stone industry (monthly gross): 1st year: 925 €, 2nd year: 1,006 €, 3rd year: 1,134 €. This information is from the Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales (BMAS), as of July 2025, and serves as orientation only; no claims can be derived from it.

In 2024, 51 apprentices started this Ausbildung (vocational training). 29 percent of them had a secondary school leaving certificate (mittlerer Bildungsabschluss), and 24 percent had a Hauptschulabschluss (lower secondary school certificate). 6 percent either did not have a Hauptschulabschluss or possessed a Hochschulreife (university entrance qualification). Another 35 percent had other educational backgrounds. This data is based on information from the Datensystem Auszubildende (DAZUBI) provided by the Bundesinstitut für Berufsbildung (BIBB).

The remuneration for a dual Ausbildung (vocational training) is paid by the training company. In companies bound by collective agreements, this is determined by collective bargaining agreements. Apprentices must be granted appropriate remuneration. The appropriateness of an Ausbildung (vocational training) remuneration for trainings starting in 2020 and later is regulated by the Berufsbildungsgesetz (Vocational Training Act) via the minimum remuneration. For example, in the concrete stone industry (Betonsteingewerbe), the monthly gross wages are: 1st year 1,110 €, 2nd year 1,202 €, 3rd year 1,480 €. This information is from the Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales (BMAS) as of September 2025 and serves as a guide only; no claims can be derived from it.

The remuneration for a dual Ausbildung (vocational training) is paid by the training company. In companies bound by collective agreements, this is determined by collective bargaining agreements. Apprentices must be granted appropriate remuneration. The appropriateness of an Ausbildung (vocational training) remuneration for trainings starting in 2020 and later is regulated by the Berufsbildungsgesetz (Vocational Training Act) via the minimum remuneration. For example, in the concrete stone industry (Betonsteingewerbe), the monthly gross wages are: 1st year 925 €, 2nd year 1,006 €, 3rd year 1,134 €. This information is from the Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales (BMAS) as of July 2025 and serves as a guide only; no claims can be derived from it.

The remuneration for a dual Ausbildung (vocational training) is paid by the training company. In companies bound by collective agreements, this is determined by collective bargaining agreements. Apprentices must be granted appropriate remuneration. The appropriateness of an Ausbildung (vocational training) remuneration for trainings starting in 2020 and later is regulated by the Berufsbildungsgesetz (Vocational Training Act) via the minimum remuneration. For example, in the concrete stone industry (Betonsteingewerbe), the monthly gross wages are: 1st year 1,137 €, 2nd year 1,235 €, 3rd year 1,348 €. This information is from the Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales (BMAS) as of July 2025 and serves as a guide only; no claims can be derived from it.

Legal regulations and recommendations for the Ausbildung (vocational training) of Betonfertigteilbauer/Betonfertigteilbauerin exist. These include the Betonfertigteilbauerausbildungsverordnung (BetonFBAusbV) from July 13, 2015, amended by Article 1 of the regulation from November 26, 2015. Additionally, a framework curriculum (Rahmenlehrplan) for the occupations of Betonfertigteilbauer and Werksteinhersteller was decided by the Kultusministerkonferenz (Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs) on March 26, 2015.

The remuneration for a dual Ausbildung (vocational training) is paid by the training company. In companies bound by collective agreements, this is determined by collective bargaining agreements. Apprentices must be granted appropriate remuneration. The appropriateness of an Ausbildung (vocational training) remuneration for trainings starting in 2020 and later is regulated by the Berufsbildungsgesetz (Vocational Training Act) via the minimum remuneration. For example, in the concrete stone industry (Betonsteingewerbe), the monthly gross wages are: 1st year 1,016 €, 2nd year 1,121 €, 3rd year 1,420 €. This information is from the Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales (BMAS) as of September 2025 and serves as a guide only; no claims can be derived from it.

Legally, no specific prior education is required.

The training allowance (Ausbildungsvergütung) for a dual vocational training (Ausbildung) is paid by the training company. For companies bound by collective agreements, this allowance is determined by collective bargaining agreements. Trainees (Auszubildenden) must be granted an appropriate allowance. The appropriateness of a training allowance for trainings starting in 2020 and later is regulated by the Vocational Training Act (Berufsbildungsgesetz) regarding the minimum allowance. Example for the concrete stone industry (monthly gross): 1st training year: €1,250, 2nd training year: €1,600, 3rd training year: €1,800. Source: Collective Agreement Register North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen), as of August 2025. Note: This information is for orientation only. No claims can be derived from it.

The training allowance (Ausbildungsvergütung) for a dual vocational training (Ausbildung) is paid by the training company. For companies bound by collective agreements, this allowance is determined by collective bargaining agreements. Trainees (Auszubildenden) must be granted an appropriate allowance. The appropriateness of a training allowance for trainings starting in 2020 and later is regulated by the Vocational Training Act (Berufsbildungsgesetz) regarding the minimum allowance. Example for the concrete stone industry (monthly gross): 1st training year: €926, 2nd training year: €1,010, 3rd training year: €1,144. Source: Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales - BMAS), as of July 2025. Note: This information is for orientation only. No claims can be derived from it.