For hospitals and care homes
Care trainees from Namibia, well prepared.
We prepare young people in Namibia for their training at your institution: German to B2, care basics and aptitude, cultural preparation. After that, we support trainees and your team through every phase of the training.
At a glance
| Training | Care assistant (Pflegefachassistenz) under the German Pflegefachassistenzgesetz, nationwide from 2027 |
|---|---|
| Length in Germany | 18 months full time |
| Language level | Entry from B1, target B2 with a Goethe certificate in speaking, writing, listening and reading before arrival in Germany |
| Preparation in Namibia | 7 to 8 months before the training starts |
| Next start | 1 August 2027 at the Zollernalb Klinikum |
| Fees | Terms and payment model discussed in a personal conversation |
What we take care of
We support trainees and employers through every phase of the training. Each service is clearly described; which services fall when, and how they are paid, we discuss with you in person.
Before arrival
- Flight, passport, visa and housing organised
- Language, cultural and professional preparation in Namibia, including the Goethe B2 certificate and an aptitude check for care work
- Help with authorities and with the start of the further training in Germany
Result: A good start in the training and the team.
During the training
- A named contact person throughout the training
- Mentoring on the ward, language and integration support on site
- Regular reviews of learning progress, social support and conflict prevention
Result: Solid practical experience and steady learning progress.
Towards qualification
- Exam preparation, certificate management and structured feedback
- Support with the move into work
- Help with further qualifications and long-term retention at your institution
Result: A successful qualification and a smooth move into employment.
Germany's care assistant training from 2027
From 1 January 2027, the Pflegefachassistenzgesetz sets one nationwide care assistant training: 18 months full time, with classes at a nursing school, practical training at the employer and a monthly training allowance. It replaces the previous state-level assistant trainings.
Our trainees start this training on 1 August 2027 at the partner clinic. Preparation in Namibia is built around its requirements, above all German at level B2 in all four skills. Graduates who want to continue can move on to the three-year training as Pflegefachfrau or Pflegefachmann, with credit for time already trained. Our Journal explains the new law for employers.
Fair and transparent recruitment
Employers rightly ask how trainees are recruited and who pays for what. This is how we handle it:
Trainees do not pay for their preparation. We cover preparation courses, visa fees and the journey to their accommodation in Germany, funded through the employer's fees. From the first month, trainees receive the clinic's training salary under the collective agreement. What applies during preparation is set out in the training contract, a written agreement with each participant. We are currently applying for the seal „Faire Anwerbung Pflege Deutschland“ (Fair Recruitment Care Germany).
Source: German Federal Ministry of Health: seal "Fair Recruitment Care Germany"
Partners in Germany
We work with the Zollernalb Klinikum at its sites in Balingen and Albstadt, under a contract on cross-border cooperation in nursing education. Talks with further institutions are under way.
Unser Herz schlägt für das Leben. (Our heart beats for life.) Motto of the Zollernalb Klinikum
Frequently asked questions
What does a trainee cost us?
We discuss the terms in a personal conversation. Every payment is tied to a specific service and linked to progress you can check.
What German level do trainees have?
The target is B2 with a care focus, shown with a Goethe certificate before they travel.
Which training do they complete in Germany?
Germany's nationwide care assistant training (Pflegefachassistenz) under the Pflegefachassistenzgesetz: 18 months full time, paid from the first month. Afterwards, the three-year nursing training (Pflegefachfrau or Pflegefachmann) can follow.
Who handles visa, travel and authorities?
Welwitschia Care, our academy in Namibia. Flight, passport, visa, housing and appointments with authorities are part of what we do before and on arrival.
How are trainees supported on site?
Through a named contact person, mentoring on the ward, language and integration support and regular progress reviews, agreed with your practical instructors.
What happens after they qualify?
We support the move into employment, at your institution, in Namibia or wherever graduates choose to work, and paths to further qualifications.
When can we start?
The next training starts on 1 August 2027 at the Zollernalb Klinikum. Preparation in Namibia takes 7 to 8 months and begins in December 2026, with selection before that. For other institutions and later starts, talk to us.
Let's talk about what you need.
In a first conversation we go through your needs, the process and the terms.
- Contact person
- Birgit M. Schwinn, founder and managing director
- info@welwitschia-care.com
- Phone Germany
- +49 172 2527907
- Phone Namibia
- +264 81 6850352