Heating & Sanitary Technician Internship 2026
Sanitary installers – also known as SHK specialists (sanitary, heating, air conditioning) – install and maintain drinking water systems, heating systems, heat pumps and air conditioning units. In this internship, you'll get to know a trade that's central to the energy transition.
Find Heating & Sanitary Technician internshipsWhat you'll learn in a Heating & Sanitary Technician internship
- Installing drinking water and wastewater systems
- Fitting bathrooms, fixtures and showers
- Heating installation and maintenance (gas heating, heat pumps)
- The basics of climate technology and ventilation systems
- Pressure and leak testing of pipework
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Frequently asked questions about the Heating & Sanitary Technician internship
What do you do in a sanitary technician internship?▼
In this internship, you accompany SHK installers with installing and maintaining water pipes, bathrooms and heating systems. You'll learn about tools and materials.
What is this apprenticeship called?▼
The apprenticeship is called 'systems mechanic for sanitary, heating and air conditioning technology' (SHK). It takes 3.5 years and covers a very broad range of skills.
How in demand are SHK specialists?▼
Extremely in demand! Due to the energy transition (heat pumps, solar systems) and the building renovation boom, there's a nationwide shortage of SHK specialists. Excellent job prospects.
What does a sanitary installer earn?▼
Apprentices: €700–950/month. Journeymen: €2,500–3,500/month depending on region and specialisation. Masters considerably more.
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