Apprenticeship: IT Specialist Specialization: Digital Networking

Digital Systems: IT specialists specializing in digital networking plan, analyze and set up systems for networking processes and machines or applications. Their focus is on the development, commissioning and support of digitally networked processes, storage solutions, applications and products taking into account information security.

Networked Processes and Systems: This solid training provides business management know-how on the one hand, and on the other hand gives you a comprehensive insight into production and process technology systems, autonomous assistance and transport systems as well as automatic logistics systems. You will learn how to program, set up networked systems in the production environment, adapt them to new needs and processes and guarantee system availability.

Fit in Practice and Theory: During the apprenticeship you will gain practical experience. By working on concrete projects you can specifically develop your professional and personal skills. At the same time you will learn how to deal with constantly changing processes and requirements as well as networked collaboration using digital media. The accompanying vocational school lessons provide additional variety.

Apprenticeship duration: 3 years Prerequisite: Intermediate school leaving certificate (Mittlere Reife)

• Plan, analyze and set up systems for networking processes and machines or applications
• Development, commissioning and support of digitally networked processes, storage solutions, applications and products taking into account information security
• Program and set up networked systems in the production environment
• Adapt systems to new needs and processes
• Ensure system availability
• Work on concrete projects to develop professional and personal skills

• Good knowledge of mathematics and physics
• Quick comprehension
• Networked and analytical thinking
• Communication skills
• Interest in diverse problems
• Organizational skills
• Enjoyment of IT and motivation for continuous development
• Intermediate school leaving certificate (Mittlere Reife)