Additional qualifications

Students must select subjects totalling at least 6 ECTS credits from the compulsory elective modules of the main study programme. Compulsory elective subjects may be taken from the 3rd semester onwards. Some of the compulsory elective subjects represent special additional qualifications. Examples of these are  

  • Rope climbing technique A course (SKT-A) 
    Participants acquire basic knowledge of rope climbing technique. During the one-week course, they learn about accident prevention regulations, safety theory, material and equipment knowledge, knotology, tree approach, rope installation techniques, ascent techniques and methods, belaying and working techniques, rescue and abseiling techniques. Participants who successfully pass the final examination, which consists of a theoretical and a practical part, receive the official certificate for an SKT-A course.  
  • Vocational and work education (trainer aptitude)
    According to § 30 Para. 2 No. 3 of the Vocational Training Act (BBIG), passing the final examination at a German university in a subject area corresponding to the training occupation is proof of professional aptitude as a trainer for recognised training occupations.
    In addition, according to § 30 Para. 5 BBIG, the acquisition of vocational and labour pedagogical skills, knowledge, and abilities must be proven separately for the exercise of the trainer activity. Further details are regulated in the Trainer Aptitude Ordinance (AEVO) of 21 January 2009. Participation in the compulsory elective subject "Vocational and Labour Pedagogy (BAP)" prepares students for the AEVO examination. Passing the theoretical and practical parts of the BAP examination is recognised by the competent authority as proof of vocational and work education aptitude in accordance with the BBiG and confirmed by an official certificate of trainer aptitude in accordance with §6 (2) of the Trainer Aptitude Ordinance (AEVO).
  • Hunting licence 
    The Rottenburg University of Applied Forest Sciences is privileged under §19 of the Hunting Examination Regulations of 17 February 2011 to conduct the examination to obtain a hunting licence for its students on the Bachelor's degree course in Forest Management. The examination is passed if the following requirements are met: 
  1. Students must pass the Bachelor's preliminary examination, i.e., all examinations of the first two semesters. These regular study contents include the examinations in zoology, wildlife biology, wildlife ecology, hunting management, and hunting management theory.
  2. In addition, a firearms licence must be obtained, and the minimum requirements for hunting and shooting must be demonstrated. A separate chargeable course is offered for this purpose.
  3. And finally, proof of practical hunting training is required. For this purpose, suitable courses are offered within the framework of the teaching hunt.

A certificate is then issued by the university, which can be used to apply for a hunting licence at the district office of the main place of residence. A police clearance certificate and proof of insurance are also required for this.

  • Forest pedagogy certificate 
    By participating in so-called compulsory forest pedagogy elective modules and a minimum of 40 hours of practical training, you have the opportunity to gain further qualifications beyond the forest pedagogy content required in the degree programme and, after passing an additional examination, to obtain the forest pedagogy certificate. The certificate entitles the holder to use the title "state-certified forest pedagogue".