Springe Vocational College

Springe Vocational College presents itself as one of the comprehensive institutions for Professional Training, as they are typical of Germany with its so-called "dual system" of combined practical and theoretical vocational training. Springe Vocational College comprises the following professional sectors: Business and Administration Metal Processing Construction and Building Wood Processing Hygienic Education Domestic Science and Nutrition Health Care Social Care and Geriatric Nursing Social Education At present, an average 1,400 trainees and apprentices attend the college on a temporary basis under the regulations of the "Dual System", taking part in training courses either once or twice a week (while undergoing the rest of their training in their respective companies) or in so-called "Block"-courses, which normally run on four-week schemes several times during a three-year vocational training. Additionally, the College is attended by some 1000 full-time students choosing from a variety of courses offered in various fields with different entry levels and leading up to a scope of examinations, certificates and qualifications. Thus, alongside a basic professional education, students may opt for all sorts of general academic subjects and achieve various qualifications ranging from "Hauptschulabschluss" (German General Certificate of Secondary Education) to "Abitur" (German Certificate of Higher Secondary Education, Advanced Level, leading to University-entrance qualification / high-school graduation). The College also offers a state-registered, fully qualified professional training with a certificate in professions such as Social Assistants, Kindergarden/ Nursery School Teachers Nurses in Geriatric Care Specialists in Cosmetics and Beauty Treatment.