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Is it possible to train as a mechanical engineering technician HF (formerly technician HF mechanical engineering) full-time at any university of applied sciences?
No, full-time training to become a mechanical engineering technician HF (new: mechanical engineering technician HF) is the exception rather than the rule these days. For this reason, you will find almost exclusively in-service training courses in this area of further education.
What title may HF mechanical engineering technicians (new: HF mechanical engineering technicians) use after graduation?
After passing the course and examination, participants in the HF course are entitled to use the federally recognized title: "graduate mechanical engineering technician HF" (formerly "graduate technician HF mechanical engineering"). After two years of practical experience, it is also possible to extend this title with the European-recognized "EurEta Engineer".
What further development opportunities do mechanical engineers with an HF diploma have?
Mechanical engineers with an HF diploma have the following opportunities for further development:
- Courses offered by professional associations, higher technical colleges and universities of applied sciences
- University of Applied Sciences for a Bachelor of Science (FH) in Mechanical Engineering or degree programs in related fields, e.g. Bachelor of Science (FH) in Systems Engineering, in Microtechnology, in Electrical Engineering or in Computer Science
- Postgraduate level
- Offers from higher technical colleges and universities of applied sciences in areas such as mechanical engineering, IT, electrical engineering, microtechnology, project and quality management, business administration, technical management, etc.
How long does continuing education, further training to become a mechanical engineering technician CHE (formerly a mechanical engineering technician CHE) take?
Training to become a qualified mechanical engineering technician CHE (formerly qualified mechanical engineering technician CHE) takes between 6 and 7 semesters, depending on the College of Higher Education (CHE). The full-time course lasts 4 semesters. Ask the school of your choice about the exact duration.
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