• During the course, the assigned training supervisor is the first point of contact, with the head of training acting as a higher-level contact.
• The secretary's office is responsible for questions regarding organisational procedures such as course invitations, dates and travel expenses.

• Safety shoes (S1P) and appropriate work clothing are required as standard for every course.
• A safety helmet is required for the timber house construction course, as this course involves crane operation. The safety helmet is provided, but you can also use your own approved safety helmet
• The personal protective equipment will be mentioned in the course invitation.

All necessary tools are provided by the ZAZ. Trainees who have their own tools for working on the workpieces are welcome to use them during their training.

Depending on the course, there are between 12 and 18 trainees in a course. The distribution varies depending on the vocational school classes and therefore it can happen that trainees from several vocational school classes come together in one course and are not in the ÜBA at the same time.

• The basic prerequisite for receiving a travel allowance is that the employer is a member of SoKa-Bau
• The rules for the travel allowance are set by Soka-Bau.
  • In principle, you receive €49 per month. For example, if a course lasts from 24 May to 5 June, you are entitled to 2 x €49.
  • There is an exception to this in the case of poor public transport connections. If the time required is disproportionately high, €0.30/km for travelling by car will be reimbursed, up to a maximum of €50 per course week. Everyone is entitled to a travel allowance, even if they carpool.

After each course, there is a course certificate with an evaluation in the form of a school grade (digital in the kursm.app). The weighting is based on the assessment key of the chambers of crafts and trades.

The course always starts in the entrance area of the guest house (see directions). Here, the course groups are divided up for the course start at 7.45 a.m. and assigned to the respective masters.

• About our canteen: On Monday mornings, when the CJD(www.cjd.de) asks for food, meal vouchers can be purchased for lunch.
• For the snack break there is the possibility to order sandwiches, e.g. with meat loaf or cheese.
• There are various restaurants, supermarkets and fast food outlets in the vicinity of the training centre.

• In the event of illness, notify the ZAZ and your employer by telephone or e-mail.
• See a doctor (a sick note/certificate is required from the first day of illness).
• Send the sick note to the employer and send a copy or picture to the ZAZ.

There are always two timber construction courses in the 2nd and 3rd year of training. The first course is called the A course, the second course is called the B course and builds on the A course.

• The basis is the level of knowledge after the first year of training (e.g. textbook Grundwissen Bau). Our self-created online learning sequences provide additional support.
• Wood as a building material
  • Structure of wood / types of wood
  • Designations on the roof / roof constructions
  • Tearing up profiles and floor plans
  • ...........

• Invitation letters, registration forms, textbooks,...
• Documents and assignment sheets are provided by ZAZ. (also digitally via kursm.app)
• A training folder can be purchased from us for €20. This contains all the course content in short form and is ideal as a filing system during the course.
• Please bring various coloured pencils, squared A4 drawing pad, set square, metre rule, pencils and a calculator
• Tablets/smartphones are permitted for instructional and training purposes

The workpieces that are produced here can be taken home. Only one workpiece is available for group work.

• Around 600 - 650 trainees come to the ZAZ each year.

• Around 82% of them use our guest house.

An overview can be found on our website under the heading "Training". www. zimmererzentrum.de All courses are described here with brief descriptions and tasks.

On Sunday, arrival is possible between 16:00 and 22:00. Please register with the youth leaders in the foyer of the guest house.

See directions

Normally yes. However, it can happen that we have to reschedule at short notice.

The earlier you arrive, the more opportunities you have to choose your room neighbours. However, we cannot guarantee room reservations unless you present a medical certificate confirming personal specialities.

The rest and closing times are set out in the house rules, which you will be given when you arrive. You can also view the house rules on the CJD website . www.cjd.de

Currently only in the lobby of the guest house.

We have several youth leaders who will take care of your concerns. However, you can also contact any other member of staff.

You must always sign in and out with the youth leaders. Your parents must sign both when you register and when you take part in activities outside the dormitory. We also need your parents' signature if you want to stay at the weekend.

There are always two lunch menus on offer, one of which is guaranteed to be vegetarian.

There are toilets and showers in all rooms. Toilets are also available for use by the entire floor.

Free parking is possible from Sunday to Monday. A parking permit must be presented at the latest on Monday for the snack break.

On the day of departure, the rooms must be tidied up before the start of training and the keys handed in. The floors are then closed for cleaning.

• Breakfast: 06:15 am to 7:15 am
• Dinner: 17:15 to 18:30

Yes, please get in touch with the youth leaders.

There is an Aldi supermarket, a drinks store and a REWE shopping centre next door.

Yes, you must register with the youth leaders by Wednesday.

Most of the rooms are triple rooms. However, we also have a few double and quadruple rooms.

Yes, we have a varied programme. You can find the programme on the monitor in the entrance area of the guest house, on notices or simply ask a youth leader.

There are toilets and showers in all rooms. Toilets are also available for use by the entire floor.

They are just a short walk away. We recommend that you team up with other trainees who have a car and drive together. Alternatively, we also hire out bikes and scooters. We therefore recommend that you arrive early, as numbers are limited.

• In the parking lanes between Aldi and the parking deck of the vocational school centre. A white parking ticket is valid for this, which can be purchased from the responsible training supervisor at the start of the course.

• A limited number of spaces are available in front of the Leipzigstraße 21 branch (blue parking ticket)

  Directions to the car park

• In the free car parks along Leipzigstraße