At the moment initial vocational training programmes take from two to three years to complete. By the year 2001 the duration of all these programmes will be three years. Vocational training programmes are built on the comprehensive school curriculum. In some cases, teachers can study the required pedagogical module while already employed. Adults already active in the labour market can demonstrate their knowledge and skills in competence-based tests and thereby gain initial vocational, further vocational or specialist qualifications.
Preparatory training is available in vocational institutions and in apprenticeship training.
Vocational institutions also provide continuing training geared to upgrade knowledge and skills in response to the needs of the labour market. How to reach us .