Become a janitor: Your way into the profession - even without experience
It is also possible to enter the caretaking profession without professional experience. Although the traditional route is to complete basic training as a Federal VET Diploma qualified maintenance specialist, many schools offer modular basic courses specifically for career changers. These provide important basic knowledge and increase the chances of getting your first job - the first step towards practical experience and later Federal Diploma of Higher Education.
We regularly receive questions about starting a career as a janitor in our educational advisory service. We hear them particularly frequently:
- Can I become a janitor, even without relevant professional experience?
- Can I take the Federal Diploma of Higher Education without practical experience?
Here you will find a clear overview of all routes and options.
Traditionally, vocational education and training (VET) to become a specialist in operational maintenance (Federal VET Diploma) leads in the direction of building maintenance.
Those who are already working in the profession and have gained sufficient experience can later take the Federal Professional Examination (FPE) and obtain the Federal Diploma of Higher Education.
Yes - there are good entry routes for people without professional experience in the field of caretaking.
Many schools offer special basic courses for career changers. These are often modular in structure and teach the central principles of:
- Building management
- Building services
- Cleaning & maintenance
- Security
- Organization & Administration
Upon completion, you will receive a certificate from the school.
Although this does not replace professional experience, it acts as a valuable door opener:
It makes it easier for you to start your first job - exactly the practice you will need later for the Federal Professional Examination.
Janitors are the indispensable conductors of a building. They make sure that systems work, rooms are well maintained and that faults do not become a problem.
The profession offers:
- Responsibility and independence
- Varied activities
- Very good development opportunities
- Secure career prospects
Well-trained specialists are in high demand, especially in building management.
Under the link you will find current offers from various schools.
You can contact suitable courses free of charge and without obligation using the inquiry form and receive detailed information on content, requirements and procedure.
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