Doubly clever.
A work-study programme at PPS headquarters in Quakenbrück opens the door to a solid professional career for prospective office staff and engineers. On their way to becoming business administrators, work-study students learn about all commercial areas such as procurement, logistics, production planning, sales and financial accounting. Budding engineers learn how to develop, design, plan and maintain process plants, systems, mechanical engineering parts and assemblies. By alternating between theory and practice on a quarterly basis, together with the supervising university we securely bring our work-study students to their bachelor’s degree and professional qualification.
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) (m/f/d)
Education
3 years (6 semesters)
Organisation
The company and the Emsland University of Vocational Education share the tasks of vocational training, which takes place in blocks.
10-week academy phases alternate with 12-14-week company phases.
Requirements
A-levels or technical college entrance qualification and additionally successful completion of an apprenticeship in the technical field.
We expect
- Teamwork capability
- Computer knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel
- One study position per year
- Payment of tuition fees of the Institute for Dual Study Programmes at the Lingen location of the Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences.
Apprenticeship pay
€ 1,628 gross/month throughoutInter-company continuing training
Seminars according to offerCurriculum:
- Design and development
- Installation and commissioning
- Production: production technology, production planning and control
- Maintenance and quality management
- Project management for engineering projects
- Plant organisation
- Areas with special features of the practice’s field of activity
Study focus
Various specialisations are offered. Within these specialisations, students can align their studies towards their professional goal, e.g. as an engineer in the field of mechanical engineering-design process engineering.
The fundamentals for all study specialisations are:
- Technical mathematics
- Technical physics
- Engineering mechanics
- General chemistry
- Computer science
- Direct and alternating current technology
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (m/f/d) Business management
Education
3 years. During the first 24 months, an apprenticeship as an industrial office worker (m/f/d) takes place in parallel with a final examination before the Chamber of Industry and Commerce. After a further 12 months, the Bachelor of Arts degree is awarded (B.A.).
The company and the Institute for Work-Study Programmes at the Lingen site of the Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences share the tasks of vocational training, which takes place in blocks. 10-week academy phases alternate with 12-16 week company phases.
The tuition fees are paid by PPS.
Apprenticeship salary
€ 1,628 gross/month throughout
Inter-company further training
Seminars according to offer
Apprenticeship positions per school year
1 apprenticeship position
Requirements
A-Levels or technical college entrance qualification
We expect
Teamwork ability, interest in business, knowledge of Microsoft Office, good school graduation grades
- One study position per year
- We take over the tuition fees of the Institute for Work-Study Courses of Study at the Lingen site of Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences.
Apprenticeship salary
€ 1,628 gross/month
Intercompany training
Seminars as offered
Apprenticeship content:
- Logistics
Logistics organisation, warehousing and warehousing models, purchasing with procurement market analysis, logistical processes, material and information flow, disposition, invoice and quality auditing, disposal problems - Production and quality management
Production organisation, production planning, work preparation, control and monitoring the control of the production process, quality management - Human resources
- Concept and organisation of human resources, personnel recruitment, labour and social law, personnel planning with demand analysis and forecasting, personnel administration
- Marketing and sales
Sales market analysis, calculation and design of the conditions, marketing concepts and organisation of sales management, invoicing and dispatch, use of marketing instruments to promote sales, public relations and advertising concepts - Controlling
Concept and organisation of controlling, accounting, cost and performance accounting, financing and investment, accounting
Fixed components of the teaching content of all subjects:
- Business English
- Economics
- Business law
- EDP/computer science
- Rhetoric
Prioritisation and Thesis:
In the 5th and 6th semester, the focus is on the study programme. It is possible for the apprentices/students to get to know the company practice according to the chosen focus.
The Bachelor’s thesis is written in the 6th semester after the theoretical phase and covers a period of 8 weeks. In accordance with its importance, practical topics should be chosen that relate to the training company’s field of activity. The thesis is written in the training company during the company phase and is supervised by a company supervisor.
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) (m/f/d) Business Informatics and Sustainable IT
Apprenticeshop period
3 years, starting in the winter semester (August 01). During the first 24 months, you will also train to become a digitalization management assistant (m/f/d) with a final examination at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce. After a further 12 months, you will graduate with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.).
Practical phase: PPS Quakenbrück site, 12 – 14 weeks per semester
Theoretical phase: Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, Lingen campus, 10 weeks per semester
Exams
- University: one written exam per module in the 9th and 10th week of the theory phase
- Company: one written, module-related assignment per module
Apprenticeship pay (monthly)
- Study contract: €1,658.00, plus Christmas and vacation bonuses
- Payment of tuition fees
Apprenticeship positions per year
One apprenticeship
We expect
- Technical or general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur)
- Enthusiasm for digital processes, IT technology and IT topics
- Interest in economic contexts
- A communicative and open-minded personality, team spirit and flexibility
- Working in a great team
- Use of IT technology at the highest level
- Interdisciplinary work
Basic training
- IT basics
- Structure of workstations
- Functionality of networks & infrastructure
- Support
- Processing inquiries
- Instruction / training of employees
- Development of IT solutions
- Optimization of existing systems
- Development of concepts for the implementation of new systems
- Selection and procurement processes
- Business management
- Cost and performance accounting
- Personnel management
- Logistics and warehousing
- Project planning and execution
- Digital processes / information management
- Analysis and modeling of business processes
- Conversion of analog processes into digital workflows
- Communication
- Working in cross-departmental / cross-functional teams
- Planning and organization
- IT security and data protection
- Implementation and monitoring of IT security measures
- Supporting compliance with data protection measures
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) (m/f/d) Practical integrated studies in Business Information Management Plus
Apprenticeshop period
- 3 years, start in the winter semester (September 01)
- Full-time studies at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences
- Work in the company 1 day per week during the semester & full-time during the semester break
- A decision for BIM Plus can also be made after the start of the course, so that it is possible to join the company until the start of the 2nd semester
Exams
- University: one written examination or term paper per module
- Company: a total of 4 modules are completed in the company in the form of a written paper
- In the 6th semester, an IT project and then the Bachelor’s thesis are completed in the company
Apprenticeship pay (monthly)
- Attractive hourly wage
Apprenticeship positions per year
- One apprenticeship
We expect
- Technical or general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur)
- Enthusiasm for digital processes, IT technology and IT topics
- Interest in economic contexts
- A communicative and open-minded personality, team spirit and flexibility
- Working in a great team
- Use of IT technology at the highest level
Basic training
- IT basics
- Structure of workstations
- Functionality of networks & infrastructure
- Support
- Processing inquiries
- Instruction / training of employees
- Development of IT solutions
- Optimization of existing systems
- Development of concepts for the implementation of new systems
- Selection and procurement processes
- Business management
- Cost and performance accounting
- Personnel management
- Logistics and warehousing
- Project planning and execution
- Digital processes / information management
- Analysis and modeling of business processes
- Conversion of analog processes into digital workflows
- Communication
- Working in cross-departmental / cross-functional teams
- Planning and organization
- IT security and data protection
- Implementation and monitoring of IT security measures
- Supporting compliance with data protection measures
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) (m/f/d) Civil Engineering
The cooperative/dual Bachelor’s degree course in Civil Engineering will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills you need to work independently as a civil engineer (m/f/d). You will start with practice-oriented industrial-technical training as a skilled worker (m/f/d) with a focus on pipeline construction in cooperation with Bau Bildung Sachsen e. V. This will provide you with a solid foundation for your academic studies in civil engineering at HTWK Leipzig. You will receive two degrees in just four years! After successful completion, we would like to take you on as a site manager.
Apprenticeship pay (monthly)
- The monthly training allowance in the 1st year of training is € 930. In the 2nd year: € 1,230. In the 3rd year: € 1,495. In the 4th year, you will receive a working student contract with a salary of € 1,670. You will not have to pay any tuition fees during the four years.
Inter-company training
- Seminars according to offer
Requirements
- A-levels or entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences
We expect
- General or subject-restricted higher education entrance qualification, technical college entrance qualification or a higher education entrance qualification according to § 17 para. 3 to 7 SächsHSF
- Enjoyment of MINT subjects
- Manual skills, interest in the construction industry and working outdoors
- Motivation and commitment as well as the ability to work in a team
- One study place per year
- Payment of tuition fees
- After successfully completing your studies, we would like to take you on as a site manager.