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Vocational training in Germany (Ausbildung)

Hearing aid acoustician (Hörakustiker/in)

Hörakustiker / Hörakustikerin

You test hearing, advise customers, make custom ear moulds and fine-tune hearing aids: a paid 3-year training combining workshop and customer advice.

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LevelBaccalaureaterequired

Duration3 years36 months

GermanB2required level

Pay during training€800 to €1,000gross / month, during the training

The occupation in 30 seconds

What a hearing aid acoustician does

Hearing aid acousticians (Hörakustiker in German) measure hearing, advise on hearing aids and hearing protection, make ear moulds, then adjust and maintain the devices. They also handle billing.

Test and advise

Carry out a hearing test, explain the types of hearing aids and guide the customer's choice.

Make

Take an impression of the ear, then make custom ear moulds and build them into the device.

Fine-tune and service

Fine-tune the hearing aids, show customers how to use them, and handle servicing and billing.

Is this occupation for you?Advantages and difficulties

This occupation is for you if…

you have the manual dexterity for very small parts
you are careful and observe with precision
you enjoy advising and supporting customers
you are interested in physics, maths and the biology of the ear

Less suitable if…

you dislike constant contact with customers
you struggle with meticulous, repetitive work
you dislike measurements and calculations

Advantages

Paid training from the first year
Varied work: measurement, workshop and advice
Gesellenbrief recognised across Germany
Meister or studies in Lübeck possible afterwards

Difficulties

Meticulous work on very small parts
Dust and noise during production
Only one vocational school nationwide, in Lübeck
A lot of audiology to learn

Day to day

A typical day and the key skills

A typical daySkills and qualities

08:30

Preparing the practiceYou check the measuring equipment and go through the day's appointments with your trainer.

09:30

Welcome and hearing testYou explain the procedure to a customer, then carry out a supervised hearing measurement.

11:00

Ear impressionYou examine the ear with the otoscope, then take an impression of the ear canal.

13:30

Workshop: ear mouldsYou shape, drill and grind a custom ear mould, then build it into a device shell.

15:00

Fine-tuning and adviceYou adjust a device to the customer's hearing profile and explain how to use it.

16:45

Servicing and billingYou clean and check returned devices, then prepare the billing with the insurers.

Technical skills

Hearing measurementOtoscopyEar impressionsMaking ear mouldsFitting hearing aidsCustomer adviceBilling and invoicing

Personal qualities

Manual dexterityEye for detailPeople skillsListeningRigour

The training

How the Ausbildung works, year by year

In Germany you learn by working: this is the “dual system”. You are an employee of a company and a student at a vocational school (Berufsschule) at the same time.

3 to 4 days a week at the company

1–2 days school

Year 1

The basics

≈ €800gross / month

Otoscopy and basic audiometry
Ear impressions
First ear moulds

Year 2

Measurement and practice

≈ €900gross / month

Hearing tests, moulds, fittings
Servicing of devices
Intermediate exam

Year 3

Advice and fitting

≈ €1,000gross / month

Advice and fitting of hearing aids
Customer care and rehabilitation
Final exam (Gesellenprüfung)

Gross monthly pay during the training. Source: BERUFENET 2026, exemples de rémunération mensuelle brute dans le Handwerk indiqués par BERUFENET (Bundesagentur für Arbeit), non une moyenne nationale. These are averages: they vary by region, sector and collective agreement.

Exams and qualification

An intermediate exam (Zwischenprüfung) takes place towards the end of the second year: three-dimensional ear impressions and audiological data. The Gesellenprüfung (journeyman's exam) has five areas: audiology 20%, impressions and ear moulds 20%, hearing aid fitting and advice 40%, servicing 10%, economics and social studies 10%. Qualification: the Gesellenbrief, issued through the Chamber of Crafts (HWK).

Requirements and prospects

Applying, then moving on

What you need to apply

Education levelBaccalaureate level is required.

German levelThe required level is B2. Good technical vocabulary for the trade is a real plus.

Physical fitnessThe work is done seated or standing, on very small parts, with precise movements. It involves dust and workshop noise, measurements in soundproofed rooms and constant contact with customers.

Documents to prepare

CV and cover letter in German
Translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts
German B2 level certificate

Where it can lead

Straight awayQualified acousticianJobs in hearing acoustics businesses or with industrial manufacturers of hearing systems.

With experienceMeister (master craftsman)Take the Meister, needed to run a hearing acoustics business; Meister presence is required.

Longer termStudies or own businessStudy hearing acoustics (6-semester bachelor in Lübeck) or open your own business after the Meister.

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Courses adapted to your starting level, up to the required B2 level. In Douala at our own language centre; elsewhere, with our partner centres.
4. Prepare the application file (Campus Germany)
CV and cover letter in German, translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts, B2 level certificate.
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Check my eligibility
The test is done online on our website or at our Douala office.
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Talk to an advisor
Review your profile, your wishes and the chosen occupation.
Run by Campus Germany
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Learn German, from A1 to B2
Courses adapted to your starting level, up to the required B2 level. In Douala at our own language centre; elsewhere, with our partner centres.
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Prepare the application file
CV and cover letter in German, translated baccalaureate diplomas and transcripts, B2 level certificate.
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Find the company and sign the training contract
We connect you with German companies that recruit apprentices, and follow your application through to the contract.
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Prepare the visa and paperwork
Support to gather the documents and complete the administrative steps.
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Prepare your departure and settling in
Travel, housing and first steps in Germany: we prepare you before you leave.
Run by KAGEDEV e.V.
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First day of training in Germany
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Frequently asked questions

You may be wondering…

What German level is required?

Level B2 is required. You do not need perfect German, but you must be able to follow lessons and understand safety instructions.

How long does the training last?

36 months, i.e. 3 years.

Am I paid during the training?

Yes. You receive a monthly pay throughout the training, and it generally increases each year.

Where can I take the eligibility test?

Online on our website, or directly at our Douala office.

Where can I learn German?

In Douala, at our language centre DZK. Elsewhere, at our partner language centres: call us to find the nearest one.

What is a “Gesellenbrief”?

It is the qualification obtained at the end of a crafts training. It certifies that you are a skilled worker in the trade.

Do I need a specific school certificate?

The law does not require a specific school certificate. In practice the company chooses its trainees, often with an intermediate school certificate or the baccalaureate.

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