Vocational Diploma in Health and Social Services in Torgau
Would you like to gain a technical college entrance qualification to start a career in the healthcare or social services sector or to begin a degree programme? Then attending the vocational college at Heimerer in Torgau is the right choice for you!
- individual support
- modern teaching methods
- friendly classrooms with the best technical equipment
- School is located in Torgau's old town centre
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04860 Torgau
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Vocational A-level in Health and Social Care: What to expect at Heimerer in Torgau
Heimerer School in Torgau specialises in health and social care; after all, Heimerer offers a wide range of vocational training programmes in these fields. This expertise is directly incorporated into the teaching. You will not only study general upper secondary school subjects, but will also be taught theoretical and practical content specific to the subject area: from health promotion and social work through to law and biology. The dedicated teaching staff will prepare you step by step for your final exams.
An overview of the Health and Social Care Vocational A-Level at Heimerer:
- Two-year course leading to a state-recognised qualification
- General education subjects combined with practical vocational content
- Practical placements in healthcare and social care settings
- Intensive exam preparation by experienced teachers
- Access to Heimerer’s network of practical training partners in the region
Learning at FOS Torgau in the armoury of Hartenfels Castle
Heimerer School is based in the former armoury of Hartenfels Castle, a place with real character, right in the heart of Torgau’s old town. The modernised classrooms offer state-of-the-art facilities, and the friendly atmosphere ensures that you feel at home right from the start. The school is easily accessible by bus and train.
- Bright classrooms
- Modern technical facilities
- Small learning groups for genuine individual support
- Central location in Torgau’s old town, easily accessible by public transport
Frequently asked questions
The course usually lasts two years. In Year 11, you alternate between classroom lessons and practical training at a healthcare or social care facility. In Year 12, lessons take place on a full-time basis. Those who have already completed relevant vocational training may, under certain conditions, join the course directly in Year 12 and obtain the vocational baccalaureate in one year.
To join Year 11, you need a secondary school leaving certificate (Realschulabschluss). If you wish to join Year 12 directly, you will also need to have completed at least two years of vocational training in a relevant field, such as healthcare or social care. If your training is not in a relevant field, additional work experience is usually required.
With a University of Applied Sciences entrance qualification, you are eligible to study at any university of applied sciences across Germany, regardless of the subject area. Thanks to the curriculum at the FOS, you will be particularly well prepared for degree programmes such as Social Work, Gerontology, Health and Social Management, Nursing, Special Educational Needs, Social Pedagogy or Health Sciences.
In addition to the general subjects of German, English, mathematics and biology, the FOS Health and Social Care programme also covers subject-specific content: health and social work. This combination prepares you for both university study and vocational training in the health or social care sector.
Yes. You can apply for student BAföG to attend a technical college. Whether you are eligible for BAföG and the amount you receive depends on your personal and family circumstances. Please contact the relevant BAföG office or get in touch with us directly; we’ll be happy to help with any questions you may have.
Vocational A-level in Health and Social Care: Your gateway to higher education and a career
The demand for skilled workers in the health and social care sectors is growing in Saxony and across Germany. Upon graduating from the Fachoberschule, you will enter this field with a recognised qualification and specialist knowledge. Your options after completing the FOS are wide-ranging:
- Study any subject at any university of applied sciences in Germany
- Possibility of shortening the social care assistant training programme
- Further training opportunities, e.g. through the Heimerer Academy
- Long-term job security in a sector of critical importance
