Training

In this dual studies course, you will divide your time between practical work experience at MEDER and theory at the vocational college in the town of Villingen-Schwenningen in south-west Germany. Over a period of 3 years, you will become familiar with all of the business departments in the company, including for example purchasing, human resources, sales, order processing, shipping, finance and accounting. As you progress, you will increasingly take care of your responsibilities independently and be given responsibility for smaller projects. You will learn how to schedule your work efficiently, carry it out without error, and how to document and present the results. You will also be supported by numerous additional internal and external seminars.
At MEDER, you will be fully prepared for an excellent final qualification.

The requirement for training as an industrial management assistant at MEDER is a good secondary level certificate and a vocational college qualification. We place particular emphasis on the subjects of German, English, and mathematics.
Sociability, organizational skills, the ability to work independently and a good understanding of numbers form the basis for your daily work.

In this course, you will train as an industrial management assistant, and also receive additional qualifications in international business management and foreign languages (English and French or Spanish). The course provides a comprehensive insight into various areas of commercial and managerial responsibility, including for example materials management, sales and marketing, human resources and accounting and finance. You will also receive additional qualifications in international economics and business management (for example international payments, cost accounting and controlling). In addition, you will be taught​business English and French or Spanish. The course is rounded off by at least four weeks of internship abroad, during which you will get to know the culture and deepen your knowledge of the language. 

The requirement for training as an industrial management assistant with additional qualifications is a high school diploma or college entrance qualification. The shortened training period is two and a half years. We place particular emphasis on the subjects of German, English, and mathematics.
You are characterized by a high level of independence and a sense of responsibility, sociability, organizational skills and logical thinking.

During your two years of training as a machine and plant operator, we will turn you into an expert in industrial installations. You will learn the basics of metalworking and the use of machine tools and become familiar with the various production departments for spring manufacturing. You will also learn how to set up and program CNC spring winding machines. Your other responsibilities will include eliminating sources of error, assessing surface and heat treatment conditions for wires and springs, and measuring and testing tools and production parts.

The requirement for training as a machine and plant operator is a qualified secondary level certificate. We also expect good levels of craftsmanship and a good spatial imagination, as well as a keen interest in technology.

You want to become an expert in industrial production systems, spring winding machines or stamping and bending machines? In our maintenance and repair of these systems, or in building your own equipment? Or are you more interested in the design and manufacture of tools for our machinery? Then why not acquire the necessary skills and knowledge as part of our three and a half year course of training as an industrial mechanic. The course covers the manual processing and machining of materials, the manufacture of tools, the creation of CNC programs for setting up the machines, and measuring and testing of tools and production parts. You will also attend external courses on pneumatics, CNC technology and welding.

The requirement for training as an industrial mechanic is a qualified secondary level certificate and vocational training in metalworking. We place particular emphasis on the subjects of German, English, and engineering. We also expect good levels of craftsmanship, independence and accuracy and a good spatial imagination.