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Plant Operations and Manufacturing of Wood Products as subject in the Master’s Teacher Training Course for Technical Education

Plant Operations and Manufacturing of Wood Products as subject in the Master’s Teacher Training Course for Technical Education
(Master of Education)

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Course type
Postgraduate studies (Master)
Standard Course Duration
4 semesters
Course Start
Winter semester, Summer semester
Language of Instruction
German
Language Requirements

German HZB: none
International application: German C1
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Special Requirements

A school internship lasting at least four weeks must have been completed at a school of vocational education.

Admission
Unrestricted admission
International

Stay abroad possible, but not obligatory.

Short Description

Plant Operations and Manufacturing of Wood Products is offered as a vocational subject within the degree programme Master’s Teacher Training Course for Technical Education. In addition, a second teaching subject must be studied.

The degree programme builds on content from the Bachelor’s Teacher Training Course for Technical Education. Oriented towards craft occupations in the field of plant operations and manufacturing of wood products, students expand on technical, creative, constructive and operational content in the scientific disciplines.

Study of teaching methodology is concerned primarily with types of vocational schooling up to the initial vocational training stage. Based on the analysis of work processes and the specialist knowledge required for this, a central component of the teaching methodological content is the development of school curricula and the design of teaching elements in types of school where Plant Operations and Manufacturing of Wood Products is taught.

Plant Operations and Manufacturing of Wood Products is worth 42 credit points within the Master’s Teacher Training Course for Technical Education (120 CP).

Course Content

  • Design and construction in furniture and interior construction
  • Operational planning and business processes in artisanal businesses involving wood processing
  • Production processes in wood processing
  • Teaching methodology in plant operations and manufacturing of wood products
Course Structure

Study of the vocational subject area of Plant Operations and Manufacturing of Wood Products consists primarily of two areas:

1. Professional specialist content for the vocational area of plant operations and manufacturing of wood products

Central modules in this area are courses in Production Engineering, Building and Furniture Design, as well as Operational Planning and Organisation.

2. Teaching methodology for the vocational subject area of Plant Operations and Manufacturing of Wood Products

In the Teaching Methodology 2 module, students focus on the analysis of organisation systems and operational processes as well as the development of school curricula; based on this knowledge, students develop learning units in the Teaching Methodology 3 module. The Practical Training module gives students the opportunity to put their knowledge into practice in class, and to tackle exploration and research projects at a vocational school.

 

Semester

1

2

3

4

Compulsory modules

Operational Planning and Organisation (5 CP)

Production Engineering in Wood 3 (5 CP)

Building and Furniture Design (5 CP)

Teaching Methodology 2 (5 CP)

Practical Training (8 CP)

Structural Damage (4 CP)

Teaching Methodology 3 (5 CP)

Compulsory elective modules

One of the following modules:

  • Design Technology 1
  • Design and Architectural Drafting E - Technical Representation 2
  • Building and Construction Industry 1 - Cost Planning in Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction Industry 2 - Tendering, Award and Invoicing
  • Building and Construction Industry 4 – Project Management
Recommended Abilities

In addition to an enjoyment of working with people, prospective students should have a broad interest in the areas of activity in occupations related to plant operations and manufacturing of wood products, from traditional areas of craftsmanship to industrial wood processing.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the consecutive Master’s Teacher Training Course for Technical Education are eligible for the preparatory phase of teacher training (teacher training period) for technical education. Outside the teaching profession, graduates may also find employment in vocational training with associations and chambers. Graduates who embark on doctoral studies may then pursue further qualifications in academia.

Admission requirements and application

Admission Requirements

An undergraduate degree in a related field of study, such as

For master's degree programmes with unrestricted admission, all applicants who fulfil the admission requirements will be admitted a university place. The exact admission requirements can be found in the admission regulations: 

Application Deadlines

First-year students

  • June 1st – July 15th of the year for the winter semester
  • December 1st – January 15th of the year for the summer semester

Students resuming their studies and transfer students (application in a higher semester)

  • June 1st – July 15th of the year for the winter semester
  • December 1st – January 15th of the year for the summer semester
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Address
Welfengarten 1
30167 Hannover
Building