Sanitary fitter: further education, training, information, overview of schools and offers
Sanitary fitter - Expand your area of expertise
Questions and answers
Is a specialist certificate required for the AFPE in plumbing?
Yes, as a prerequisite for admission to the examination to become a certified master plumber (formerly sanitary fitter), a federal certificate as head fitter for sanitary installations or an equivalent qualification is required.
Do plumbers have the knowledge to run their own business?
Federal VET Diploma plumbers do not have sufficient skills and know-how to manage their own company in the plumbing sector, whereas federally certified master plumbers (formerly plumbers) do. The continuing education, further training for the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) prepares students in detail for business management and, in addition to work organization and professional knowledge, also imparts knowledge relating to project planning, applied legal issues, finance, marketing, personnel management and business management. Graduates of the "Business Management" module are able to understand and analyze business and economic interrelationships and their effects on the company. They are able to create and understand a professional business plan. This module focuses on economics, business administration and corporate management.
What qualification do I obtain after continuing education, further training as a plumber?
The qualification you obtain after training or continuing education, further training as a plumber depends on whether it is an apprenticeship or Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE). For example, you have the option of completing an apprenticeship with a Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (VET Diploma) or continuing education, further training to become a certified master plumber, formerly a certified plumber.
Is an apprenticeship as a plumber also possible?
A three-year apprenticeship to become a plumber with a Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (AFPE) is also possible, as is Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) to become a certified plumber, which is now known as a "certified master plumber".
Which modules must be passed before the final examination to become a plumber?
From 2019, 16 module qualifications must be completed before the final examination to become a certified master plumber (formerly certified plumber). These are: Work processing 2; Analysis, optimization of installations; Water 2; System and energy technology; Property drainage 2; Gas 2; Technical calculation 2; Project planning 2; Application of law; Financial management; Costing 2; Financial and operational accounting; Marketing; Business management; Personnel management; Networking module business management. For detailed information on the content of the individual modules, please use the contact form to get in touch with the individual schools, who will be happy to provide you with all the important details.
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