Retraining as an Industrial Mechanic (m/f/x)

At the start of your retraining, you’ll take part in a structured interview (around 30 minutes) and an aptitude test (approx. 3 hours). Together, we determine what motivates you, how strong your technical understanding is, and whether this profession is truly the right fit for you. This careful selection process ensures you have the best chances of success — and helps prevent a situation where you might feel the need to drop out later on.

Your retraining follows the official training framework and combines practical and theoretical learning: Practical training: Component manufacture, assembly, control technology, maintenance Theoretical training: technology, technical mathematics, information technology, business and social studies. Alongside this, you’ll earn labor-market-relevant additional qualifications, such as welding technology (with DVS certificate), robotics, PLC, hydraulics, electro-pneumatics, Industry 4.0.

At the end of your program, you’ll take the IHK exam to qualify as an Industrial Mechanic (m/f/x). You’ll also complete a six-week internship — usually at BENTELER or one of our partner companies. This gives you valuable practical experience, helps you build a professional network, and often opens the door to your first job. With a placement rate of around 95%, our retraining program has an excellent track record of helping participants start their new careers successfully.