This is a 2-year, full-time continuing education program in Environmental Protection Technology, leading to the qualification of a state-certified technician. It is designed for individuals with professional experience seeking to enhance their skills and career prospects in environmental and climate protection. The program is practical, combines technical knowledge with management and legal aspects, and prepares graduates for technical and leadership roles in industry, public authorities, and engineering firms. It also offers the opportunity to earn a "Bachelor Professional in Technik" and the "Fachhochschulreife" (university entrance qualification), potentially opening doors for further academic studies.
Graduates are qualified for technical and leadership positions in environmental protection within companies, public authorities, and engineering firms. The qualification also supports roles in training and development within organizations.
The program is accessible without a traditional Abitur (high school diploma). Admission is based on vocational qualifications and professional experience. Specific technical or craft apprenticeships are preferred, but other comparable technical or craft professions may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the school.
Costs can be paid in 24 monthly installments or as a single payment. An additional one-time fee of 310 EUR for the final/exam is required. The program is eligible for funding, such as Aufstiegs-BAföG, and costs may be tax-deductible as income-related expenses.
The qualification 'Staatlich geprüfte:r Techniker:in' is assigned Level 6 of the German Qualifications Framework (DQR), equivalent to a 'Bachelor Professional in Technik'.