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Training & Studies

DISCOVER WHAT MAKES LIVING POSSIBLE.

An apprenticeship or a dual study programme? At KAIFU, you’ll be right in the thick of things from the very start. You’ll get to know different departments, take on your own responsibilities and discover what goes on behind the scenes of around 5,000 flats.

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TRAINING

FROM ALLOCATING FLATS TO CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

The training programme to become a property management assistant combines working with our members with commercial and technical tasks. You will assist with the allocation of flats, get to know our housing estates and gain an insight into modernisation and maintenance work. You can apply if you have A-levels, a vocational A-level or a good secondary school leaving certificate.

RIGHT IN THE THICK OF IT

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN WITH US.

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LOOKING AFTER MEMBERS.

You will answer questions and deal with enquiries from our members.

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MANAGING FLATS.

You will assist with property listings and lettings, and gain an understanding of the commercial processes involved.

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KEEP AN EYE ON THE FIGURES.

You will be working with statements, contracts and other documents relating to the housing sector.

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SUPPORTING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

You will gain an insight into modernisation and maintenance work and take part in meetings.

PAY UP, PLEASE!

KEY INFORMATION ON TRAINING.

YEARS

The training programme usually takes this long. It may be shortened under certain circumstances.

1–2

DAYS

You attend the Hamburg-Eimsbüttel Vocational School of Business once a week.

AUGUST

is the regular start date for the training programme.

FEBRUARY

Depending on the year of training, this is also a possible start date.

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COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT REMUNERATION

At KAIFU, you’ll also receive holiday pay and a Christmas bonus.

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DUAL STUDY PROGRAMME

THEORY MEETS THE CONSTRUCTION SITE.

On the dual study programme in Civil Engineering, you’ll alternate between IU and KAIFU. At the university, your course will include subjects such as engineering mechanics, construction informatics, construction technology and structural analysis. Here at KAIFU, you’ll work in the technical departments and be involved in new builds, modernisation projects and maintenance work. To enrol on the programme, you’ll need a university entrance qualification. Depending on your educational background, admission may also be possible with a master craftsman’s certificate, advanced vocational training or a completed vocational qualification and relevant work experience. During your studies, you will receive remuneration in line with the collective agreement for the German property sector. KAIFU covers the tuition fees.

FROM THE LECTURE THEATRE TO THE CONSTRUCTION SITE

THIS IS WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ON THE COURSE.

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UNDERSTANDING TECHNOLOGY.

Engineering mechanics, construction technology and structural analysis form part of the core of your degree programme.

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PLANNING PROJECTS.

You are involved in construction informatics, transport infrastructure engineering, and urban and transport planning.

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SET PRIORITIES.

Later on, you could, for example, specialise in construction management, sustainable building or renovation.

GAIN PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE.

At KAIFU, you’ll be involved in new-build projects, refurbishments and maintenance work.

STUDY IN A NUTSHELL

KEY FACTS ABOUT THE DUAL STUDY PROGRAMME.

SEMESTER

How long does the dual study programme in civil engineering last?

START DATES

The following dates are possible: usually 1 October, and in some cases 1 April.

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TUITION FEES

KAIFU will take care of that for you.

B.ENG.

CONCLUSION

is your bachelor’s degree once you’ve finished your studies.

NOW IT'S YOUR TURN

HOW TO GET HERE.

FIND A JOB.

We publish details of available apprenticeship and degree programme places in our job vacancies section.

APPLY ONLINE.

Please use the application form to send us your documents.

GET TO KNOW US.

If your application is a good fit for us, we will invite you to an interview.

GET STARTED.

If it suits both parties, we’ll go through the contract with you and discuss your start at KAIFU.

ANY QUESTIONS? ASK US.

Sonja Hahn

Personalreferentin

040 43 17 02 - 0 info@kaifu.de