vocational training
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vocational training
A state-recognized educational program, usually lasting several years, in which you learn a specific profession. It combines practical work in a company with theoretical instruction at a vocational school (dual system).
Nach dem Schulabschluss begann sie eine Berufsausbildung zur Kauffrau für Büromanagement.
After graduating from school, she began vocational training as an office management clerk.
This word is made up of three parts: 'Beruf' (profession), the linking -s, and 'Ausbildung' (training). So it literally means 'professional training.'
Eine gute Berufsausbildung ist die Basis für eine erfolgreiche Karriere.
Good vocational training is the basis for a successful career.
In connection with 'Berufsausbildung' (vocational training), the verbs 'machen' (to do), 'beginnen' (to begin), 'absolvieren' (to complete), or 'abschließen' (to finish/complete) are often used.
Er möchte nächstes Jahr eine Berufsausbildung beginnen.
He would like to begin vocational training next year.
To name the specific profession, you use the structure 'eine Berufsausbildung als' (vocational training as) followed by the job title in the accusative.
Mein Bruder macht eine Berufsausbildung als Elektroniker.
My brother is doing vocational training as an electronics technician.
training / education
Ausbildung and Berufsausbildung can both refer to learning a profession. Ausbildung is the broader expression and depends on the context. Berufsausbildung explicitly refers to a state-recognized, usually multi-year educational program for a specific profession, often combining work at a company with attendance at a vocational school.
Lina beginnt eine staatlich anerkannte Berufsausbildung zur Tischlerin mit Betrieb und Berufsschule.
Lina begins a state-recognized vocational training program to become a carpenter, combining work at a company with attendance at a vocational school.
Lina beginnt nach der Schule eine Ausbildung zur Tischlerin.
After leaving school, Lina begins training to become a carpenter.
