What is the Dual Training System?

The reason why Germany's corporates have proven to be resolute, time and time again, is that their workforce has an early overall exposure to the functions of a company, under the Dual System. Here, the theory imparted in a classroom is complimented by a hands-on experience at the workplace, where real-life situations, immediately test the effectiveness of classroom theory.

The characteristic feature of this system is that the provision of knowledge and skills is linked to the acquisition of the required job experience. This ensures that the training will proceed under the same conditions that the trainee will encounter after his/ her final placement. Only on-the-job will a trainee be able to learn to cope with the constantly changing demands of the job and appreciate the variety of social relationships that exist at the work place. In addition, learning by doing gives a sense of achievement and responsibility, which are indispensable qualities in today’s competitive environment.

Strengths of the Dual System

• Strong Partners
  The dual system works with the co-operation of collaborating member companies.
  
  
• Education Close to the Market Economy
  A close partnership with the collaborating companies leads to a constant modernizing of the curricula. This guarantees an up-to-date learning that follows the developments of the economy.
  
  
• Practice Integration
  Through the regular alternation of learning locations between the classroom and the collaborating company, the theoretical learning acquired can be put into practice immediately. Assuming responsibility for projects within the company develops an authentic sense for professional requirements.
  
  
• Diversified Teaching Staff
  During the theoretical phases, experts from the industry and academia convey an up-to-date and practice-oriented knowledge, with the help of the most modern teaching methods. They guarantee a consistent quality of theoretical study and a high success rate.
  
  
• Small Study Groups 
  Small study groups of up to 45 students permit an intensive supervision of the students and the projects, and allow learning in a team environment. Imparting key qualifications and the development of personality are important components of the training provided in the classroom as well as in the companies.
  
  
• Best Future Perspective
  In choosing the dual system, the student chooses a safe future. 100% of the students receive an adequate job placement immediately after graduation.