Vocational training in road construction (Road Builder) in Germany lasts 3 years and takes place within the dual system, that is, alternating between the company and vocational school. It trains specialists capable of constructing, renovating, and maintaining road infrastructure : roads, bike paths, public squares, sidewalks, and surfaces made of concrete or paving stones. Learners acquire excavation, leveling, soil preparation, foundation layer installation, asphalting, and paving techniques. They use construction machines such as compactors, graders, concrete saws, vibrating plates, as well as measuring and surveying instruments.

The profession also involves managing water flow, setting up drainage systems, constructing roadworks, and securing construction sites. Primarily working outdoors,, future professionals learn to work in teams and follow precise technical plans. The training also prepares them for handling different materials — concrete, natural stone, asphalt., as well as the maintenance of machines. The skills acquired open the way to several specializations in the field of public works.

To pursue training in road construction in Germany, you need to :

• Have at least a high school diploma or an equivalent qualification
• Have a B2 level of German, (some training schools in Germany accept a B1 level)
• Be under 32 years old(a common requirement for international programs)