Woodwind instrument making
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Vocational school program
Program objective and completionThe vocational school teaches practical skills as well as theoretical knowledge in the areas of modern and historical woodwind instrument making These courses are meant to complement the daily training which the apprentice receives in his or her workshop. The journeyman exam in woodwind instrument making takes place at the end of the dual training program. The exam is held by the Chamber of Crafts. Woodwind making journeymen either work as employees in woodwind instrument making workshops or become self-employed. They also qualify for taking the master craftsman exam.
Program structure
The standard program is 3 years, of which 32 weeks are classes at school divided into two blocks per year. The remaining time is spent in workshops as apprentices. Entry requirement: the apprentice’s workshop must register him or her annually before October 10th. It is not possible to register for, or cancel specific educational blocks.
Practical training
Competent handling of tools, basic woodworking skills. Instruction in the use of woodworking machinery.
Trade-related education
In-depth woodwind making theory, technical drawing, mathematics, physics/acoustics, specialized English, technical drawing using CAD.
General education
Art, art history, music theory, music history, German, social studies.
The intermediate exam takes place after the fourth vocational school period. The sixth period ends with the final vocational school exam.
Vocational school application Vocational school schedule
Intermediate exam: 03/24/2010 Journeyman exam: 07/27/2010 Accommodation