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Architectural Draughtsman/woman

What do we expect of you?


We require a good secondary school-leaving certificate (Realschule), very good spatial awareness, interest in technical-functional contexts, and good comprehension. In addition, good numeracy skills, being happy to work at a computer, precise work, reliability, commitment, and basic knowledge of English are important.

How does the apprenticeship work?


The apprenticeship lasts three years with a dual system of work and vocational college. This means that in addition to working at the company, you will spend one or two days a week at vocational college. At the end of your apprenticeship, you will receive your certificate as draftsman/woman with a focus on architecture.

Your tasks during your apprenticeship will be:


  • to perform general office work (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Professional, CAFM, etc.)
  • to create drawings using CAD programmes
  • to participate in construction planning,
  • to record and document changes following structural alterations
  • to do various internships on construction sites (civil engineering, bricklaying, carpentry, drywall construction, surveying, etc.)

During your apprenticeship, you will learn:


  • work processes in organisation and communication
  • to work with authorities and other parties involved in construction
  • to use information and communication technologies
  • techniques in computer-aided drawing
  • to carry out inventories and surveying
  • drawing and technical calculations
  • to comply with building regulations in construction planning