Did you earn your engineering degree abroad and would like to work in Germany?
In the two modules— Construction Planning and Construction Site—which can be booked separately, we teach civil engineers, architects, and technicians practical German for working in the construction industry and in architectural firms.
You will acquire technical vocabulary and practical skills for your workplace, thereby improving your prospects in the job market.
Course Objectives
➔ Improving communication skills in everyday working life
➔ Expand your knowledge of the country-specific processes in everyday working life
Course Format: German Course for Architects and Civil Engineers
The courses are held online via videoconference and are supplemented by a learning platform where the course materials are made available.
Course load per module: 12 evenings, 4 instructional units each = 48 instructional units (1 instructional unit = 45 min.)
Class Times
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. (15-minute break)
Requirements
- You have completed an apprenticeship or a degree program in architecture or civil engineering abroad.
- You have an engineering degree in civil engineering or architecture.
- You have a B2-level proficiency in German.
- You have good Internet access via PC, laptop or tablet.

Contents
➔ Grammar and vocabulary in every lesson
Construction planning module
➔ Building Authority
Building Planning Law, Building Regulations, Construction Costs, Building Permit Application, Building Permit
➔ Construction Planning
Surveying, Building Site, HOAI, VOB, Contracting
➔ Laws
Standards, ordinances, regulations, guidelines, safety engineering (accidents), fire safety, terms and conditions
Module construction site
➔ Pre-construction – Work on the Construction Site
Soil types, building site, excavation, foundations, surveying, building materials and their processing
➔ Laws
Standards, regulations, rules, guidelines, safety engineering (accidents), accident prevention, fire safety, terms and conditions
➔ Verbal and Written Communication
Work reports, instructions, minutes, telephone communications
Book an online German course for architects and civil engineers:
Please note: These courses are not funded by the Employment Agency or the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees.
Do you have questions? Contact us, we will be happy to advise you!
Your contact person

Karin Gundlach
k.gundlach(at)klartext-zentrum.de
The language school for German, business and culture in Munich
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