Ventilation System Assistant, Federal VET Certificate
A breath of fresh air for your career
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Fresh air is your mission! As a ventilation system assistant with Federal VET Certificate, you become part of a team that equips buildings with state-of-the-art ventilation technology – whether in the workshop or on exciting construction sites.
Want a job that combines technology and craftsmanship, where you achieve tangible results every day? As a ventilation system assistant, you’re needed whenever manufacturing, installing and removing ventilation systems is required. Whether in the workshop or on the construction site – you cut sheet metal parts, assemble components and ensure that modern ventilation systems work smoothly.
In just two years, you’ll learn everything you need to get started in building technology. With your manual skills and interest in technology, you lay the foundations for a varied and future-proof career.
Your activities
Whether in the workshop or on the construction site – your day-to-day work as a ventilation system assistant is varied and exciting. You work on ventilation systems for homes, offices and industrial facilities. Your precise work ensures a pleasant indoor climate, and you’re always in the thick of the action.
As a ventilation system assistant, you work in the workshop and on construction sites. You assist with planning, build components and assemble them on site, learning how to understand and implement ventilation systems and becoming an important part of the building technology industry.
Preparing work
You check orders, prepare materials and tools, and make sure all machines are ready for use, as well as inspecting components.
Manufacturing components
In the workshop, you cut sheet metal parts, bend them into shape and assemble them into ventilation components. Precision and manual skills are required here.
On-site assembly and installation
On construction sites, you assemble and install ventilation pipe systems and air vents together with your team. You adapt the components and ensure perfect installation.
Commissioning ventilation systems
You test the systems, check their leak-tightness and ensure that everything works perfectly, precisely adjusting the air flow.
Removing old systems
During renovations, you help remove old ventilation systems, ensuring proper disposal and environmental protection.
Your entry
into ventilation technology
Like working with your hands and want to learn how ventilation systems are created? Then an apprenticeship as a ventilation system assistant with Federal VET Certificate is just the thing for you! You don’t need any special prior knowledge – if you’re interested and motivated, you’ll learn everything you need for this profession.
What you need to bring
- Interest in technology and skilled manual work
- Good spatial sense
- Intermediate or high-level school-leaving certificate (Sec. B or A)
- Enthusiasm for working in the workshop and on construction sites
- Team spirit and reliability
Your future
in the ventilation industry
After completing your apprenticeship as a ventilation system assistant with Federal VET Certificate, you’ll be able to choose from a wealth of further training opportunities.
Your training and development opportunities
- Additional apprenticeship as a ventilation system engineer with Federal VET Diploma
- Federal Professional Examination, e.g. Head Ventilation Fitter or Standard Ventilation Specialist
- Degree at a Professional Educational Institution, e.g. Qualified Technician, PEI, in Building Technology
Your potential career pathways
- Supervising fitter for ventilation systems
- Service engineer for maintenance and repairs
- Team, project or department manager in building technology
- Workshop manager in charge of production
- Consultant or salesperson for modern ventilation technology
- Independent contractor in the ventilation industry
Fresh air for the future
with you as a specialist
Want to learn how ventilation systems are built and installed? Then start your apprenticeship as a ventilation system assistant with Federal VET Certificate! Download our flyer and read all about our apprenticeships.
