Official German occupation title: Pflegefachmann / Pflegefachfrau
An allowance that rises every year
- Year 1€1,250per month, gross
- Year 2€1,310per month, gross
- Year 3€1,420per month, gross
After qualifying: €3,000 – €3,600/monthIndicative range for the field, excluding shift allowances and bonuses.
What you will learn
- Caring for patients and older people
- Fundamentals of medicine, pharmacology and hygiene
- Communicating with patients and their relatives
- Keeping care records to German standards
Where you can work
- Hospitals and specialist clinics
- Residential care homes (Pflegeheim)
- Home care services (ambulante Pflege)
Who this trade suits
- Patient and comfortable with shift work
- Enjoy caring for others
- Good at learning languages
Where to go next
After qualifying you can specialise further (anaesthesia, intensive care, nursing management) or go on to a degree in nursing.

