29.07.2024
Prepared for climate change
New training regulations will apply to eight dual occupations from August 1st. Four environmental engineering occupations have been adapted to climate change and digitalization.
Environmental technologists work in relevant areas of critical infrastructure: They monitor and control water supply and wastewater treatment systems, control sewers or organize the processing and disposal of waste.
Climate change and digitalization as well as new technical and legal requirements have made it necessary to modernize four environmental engineering occupations. Important aspects of the regulation included, for example, the sustainable use of water resources and the treatment of rainwater. The new occupation titles also reflect the increased technical requirements. The new training regulations for dual occupations enter into force on 1 August.
- Environmental technologist for wastewater management (formerly Sewage engineering technician)
- Environmental technologist for recycling and waste management (formerly Recycling and waste management technician)
- Environmental technologist for pipeline networks and industrial plants (formerly Pipe, sewer and industrial service technician)
- Environmental technologist for water supply management (formerly Water supply engineering technician)
An updated training regulation also entered into force as of 1 August for the following four occupations.
- Precision optician
- Aircraft electronics technician
- Aircraft mechanic
- Industrial clerk
Application for professional recognition possible
The training regulation and exact title of the German reference occupation are the basis for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications. Skilled workers can apply for the recognition of their foreign professional qualifications as soon as the training regulations for the new occupations come into force.
Information on the German reference occupations can be found in the Recognition Finder in the Skilled workers section of „Anerkennung in Deutschland“. The Profi-Filter here in the advisor section also provides information on the responsibility for and details on the recognition procedure.
More information
BIBB press release from 29/07/2024
BIBB: Four environmental engineering occupations modernized
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