Preparatory Certificate Course for Apprenticeships in Germany
Mount Kenya University (MKU) has partnered with Germany’s Hochschule Koblenz University of Applied Sciences to offer a Preparatory Certificate Course, aimed at meeting the growing demand for health workers in Germany. Hochschule Koblenz University of Applied Sciences is the lead partner in this collaboration.
Mount Kenya University is inviting applicants for the February 2025 intake to apply for the Preparatory Certificate Course, specifically designed to prepare individuals for:
- Nursing Apprenticeship (Ausbildung zum Krankenpfleger)
- Surgical Assitant (Operationstechnische Assistenz)
- Medical Technologist for Radiology (Medizinischer Technologe für Radiologie)
The program will be conducted at Mount Kenya University’s Main Campus, Thika and Eldoret Campus.
Selection Process for Candidates: Applicants will undergo a two-step aptitude test conducted online by our project partner, arbquest Befragungssysteme (www.arbquest.com), based in Germany. Selection will be based on performance in these assessments. To qualify for the aptitude test, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum of C (Plain). If an applicant holds a B2-level proficiency in German, lower KCSE grades may be considered.
- Proficiency in German Language at level B2.
- Age limit: 29 years
Duration
The Preparatory Certificate course will take 14 weeks. Upon completion, the graduates will be offered a guaranteed Apprenticeship in partner German hospitals.
Apprenticeship at German partner hospitals:
Hochschule Koblenz University of Applied Sciences as Project leader ensures that all candidates who successfully complete the course in Kenya are guaranteed Visa, Work Permit and an apprenticeship in German hospitals.
Onboarding in Germany:
The programme partner ‘AG-Career Hub’ based in Germany will support the candidates to successfully integrate into the training and working environment in German hospitals as well as facilitate career coaching and mentorship in Germany to accompany them during their stay.
German Classes/ Deutsch:
Mount Kenya University offers German language Levels A1, A2, B1 and B2. Classes are offered in all MKU Campuses and Centres.
Application
Download MKU application form from the website (www.mku.ac.ke) or get a copy from any MKU Campus/Centre.
ii. Application fees of Ksh. 1,000 is payable through Paybill no. 4075677, Account no. is student national ID / passport number.
Project Leaders
Germany Project leader
Prof. Dr. Christian Lebrenz
Hochschule Koblenz University of Applied Sciences, Germany
lebrenz@hs-koblenz.de
Kenya Project Coordinator
Dr. Christopher Mutembei
Mount Kenya University
cmutembei@mku.ac.ke
Mount Kenya University
Centre for Professional Development
Tel. +254 709 153194/ +254 709153 195
Email: cpd@mku.ac.ke
Physical Location: Alumni Plaza 12th Floor, Main Campus Thika.
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