During the two-year training program to become a chemical production specialist in Oldenburg, Rastede, or Hude, you will manufacture chemical products and perform the following tasks:

• You will fill raw materials into plants, operate them, and keep an eye on all measured values at the same time
• You will take samples of the finished products and test them in the laboratory
• You will work in the filling areas for various substances (e.g., plastics, paints, and adhesives) and learn how to maintain the plants

1st year of training

You will initially be assigned to your so-called home department. There you will learn your tasks in a more specialized and comprehensive manner than in other areas. Various employees will be on hand to offer you advice and support, gradually giving you more responsibility. This will allow you to try out and learn a lot.

2nd year of training

You will get to know other BÜFA subsidiaries and our training partner PLIXXENT Oldenburg. You will learn everything a good chemical production specialist needs to know and will pass through all areas that are important for your training. At the same time, you will receive weekly inter-company instruction. At the end of your training, you will return to your home department, where you will further deepen your skills and prepare intensively for your final exam. Vocational school lessons take place at the BZTG (Education Center for Technology and Design) . In the first year of training, you will attend school two days a week, and in the second year, only once a week. By the way: We also offer retraining courses for chemical production specialists. Your training will then be tailored to your needs, so that you can even benefit from a shortened training period!

The prerequisites for this training program are a secondary school diploma and good grades in chemistry and mathematics. You should also have the following soft skills:

• Good comprehension skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Willingness to learn
• Manual dexterity
• Care

Those who complete their final exam with a grade of 2.5 or higher usually receive a contract for at least 12 months after completing their training. However, all trainees can apply for internal job vacancies even before this. Once you have found your "dream job,” that's when things really get started – BÜFA offers its employees numerous and highly customized qualification and training opportunities. From part-time studies to specialization in a specific subject area, everything is possible... because our employees are the real capital and heart of our company.