Do you want to start your working life with a hands on technical education where you work with real machines, learn a skilled trade from the ground up and earn a salary while you learn?
This international apprenticeship programme in Denmark is designed as an entry level vocational education for those who want to begin a technical career working with heavy machinery. You will combine education with paid work, gain practical experience and build a solid foundation for a long term future within industry, construction and technology
What Does a Heavy Equipment Machinery Mechanic Do?
As a Heavy Equipment Machinery Mechanic, you work with large, advanced machines used in:
Construction
Agriculture
Transport
Industrial and green technology sectors
Your tasks include:
Servicing, repairing and maintaining heavy machinery
Troubleshooting using diagnostic tools
Working with engines, hydraulics and electrical systems
Ensuring machines are safe, efficient and ready for operation
You learn how machines work from the inside out – not just how to operate them.
About the Programme
The Heavy Equipment Machinery Mechanic education is a four year vocational programme recognised within the Danish education system and aligned with European standards, designed to prepare you directly for work in modern industry.
The programme combines:
Practical workshop training
Relevant technical theory
Paid internships with Danish companies
During the programme, you will work with:
Engines and power systems
Hydraulics and electronics
Diagnostics and fault detection
Safety, documentation and sustainability
From day one, the focus is on learning by doing and becoming industry-ready.
Structure and Duration
The programme consists of:
A basic course focusing on systems, service and fault detection
A main course, combining school periods and paid internships
Altogether, the programme leads to a fully recognised Danish vocational qualification and prepares you for skilled technical jobs.
Career Opportunities After Graduation
After completing the programme, you can work as a:
Heavy Equipment Machinery Mechanic
Service or Maintenance Technician
Technical Specialist in construction, agriculture or transport
Your skills are in demand, and the education also provides opportunities for further technical training and specialisation.
Practical Information
As an apprentice, you will:
Receive a salary during your internships
Be entitled to paid vacation
Study in an international environment
Have access to student accommodation during school periods
Your company covers accommodation costs during school stays (you only pay a small amount for mealsin the weekend).
Who Can Apply?
This programme is designed for you who want an international skilled trade education.
You:
Have completed compulsory schooling
Have the legal right to work in Denmark at the start of employment without the need for a work permit
Are interested in engines, machines and technology
Have sufficient English skills to follow the teaching
Are motivated, reliable and ready for a practical education
No previous work experience is required.
Ready to Start Your Technical Career?
The Heavy Equipment Machinery Mechanic programme gives you:
A paid education abroad
Strong, practical technical skills
International work experience
Excellent job opportunities after graduation
Questions?
Contact Head of International Staffing, Andrei Maierean
anma@jks.dk
+45 61 63 07 19
Build your future with real machines – and real opportunities – in Denmark.