IT specialist for application development
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Overview
What are you doing as part of your apprenticeship as an IT specialist in application development at the University of Kassel?
Software Development
As the name suggests, the foundation of the profession of IT Specialist in Application Development is the development of software and applications. They cover a broad range of areas—from business software that manages work processes, for example, to web content management systems, i.e., applications used to display content on websites.
Testing and Customizing Applications
Does the application run stably on all operating systems? We thoroughly test software—because after development, the focus is on finding bugs, customizing existing tools, and updating them. This is part of the job of IT specialists in application development.
Usability
In addition, creating documentation and instructions for users, as well as providing service and user support, are part of the job.
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How does the training program work?
This career is a good fit for you if ...
- you can work independently and in a goal-oriented manner.
- Your dream job should revolve around computers.
- Programming applications makes you happy.
Here are the benefits for you
Salary based on the collective bargaining agreement (TVA-H BBiG)
30 days of vacation
Fixed working hours or flex time
Affordable membership in university sports (starting at €2.50/month)
Free public transportation throughout the state of Hesse
Free continuing education and language courses
Meals at student rates: cafeteria, cafés
Image: Sonja Rode
Image: Sonja Rode
University education
Good opportunities for permanent employment and career advancement
Secure career prospects in the public sector
Frequently Asked Questions About Training
By the time the training program begins, you should have completed secondary school (Realschulabschluss). Your grades in math and English on your high school diploma should be at least “satisfactory” or better. In addition, an interest in data processing—especially network technology—is an advantage. The ability to think logically and a sense of responsibility are desirable.
A monthly training stipend is paid in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Trainees in the State of Hesse (TVA-H BBiG). This currently amounts to
- 1,356.85 EUR in the first year of training
- 1,411.43 EUR in the second year of training
- 1,461.51 EUR in the third year of training
The Human-Machine Systems Engineering department has set working hours. These are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
After completing their three-year apprenticeship, IT specialists in application development have excellent career prospects. Continued employment following the apprenticeship—typically on a fixed-term basis—is the norm.