Berufskolleg (BK10) Köln

What Berufskolleg (BK10) Köln does

Berufskolleg (BK10) Köln is a public vocational college (Berufskolleg) operated by the City of Cologne (Stadt Köln) under North Rhine-Westphalia's Berufskolleg framework. It delivers tuition-free vocational education across technical trades including HVAC (Heizungs- und Lüftungstechnik), metalworking, and manufacturing, operating within the German dual education system that combines classroom instruction with in-company apprenticeships coordinated by the IHK Köln and HWK chambers. The school's primary "customers" are school-age apprentices and the regional industrial employers who host their workplace training phases.

The school is a member of the Campus Deutz consortium, a five-Berufskolleg alliance, and is in the process of relocating its physical site from Köln-Porz to the new Campus Deutz location (target ~2026). Curriculum is being extended through a new DVGW-anchored professional group ("Kölsche Kugelhähne") in gas and water installation trades. Operating revenue comes from municipal and Land NRW education budgets; the school does not charge tuition and does not generate commercial revenue. Recognition includes IHK Köln Bestenehrung 2025, "Hervorragender Partner der Dualen Bildung 2021" (DIHK), and "Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage" 2023.

Core "products" are certified dual-training programmes whose outputs (apprentices completing chamber examinations) are the principal deliverable. Underlying technology is largely conventional vocational pedagogy supplemented by exploratory immersive/AI-assisted projects such as "Holo Voices" (KI-gestützte Zeitzeugenberichte). The school holds no patents or proprietary technology assets relevant to commercial AI/ML capability.

Name

Berufskolleg (BK10) Köln

Legal name

Berufskolleg 10 der Stadt Köln

Website

https://bk10-koeln.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Public vocational college in Cologne (Stadt Köln) delivering tuition-free dual training in HVAC, metalworking, and manufacturing trades under the German Berufskolleg framework, integrated with IHK Köln and the Campus Deutz consortium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Mechatronics Systems & Integration (EDAOAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sheet Metal Fabrication & Light-Gauge Metalwork Training (EDAOADAD), High School Equivalency (GED/HiSET/TASC) Preparation (EDANAJAG)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Dual education system
• Skilled trades training
• Technical school
• Metalworking apprenticeship

Headquarters

HQ city

Köln-Porz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding (Government-Funded Institution): As a public Berufskolleg (vocational college) maintained by the City of Cologne (Stadt Köln) in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, the school operates under the German public education system. It does not charge tuition fees from students. Funding is provided through public education budgets at the municipal/state level, making it a publicly funded educational institution rather than a commercially revenue-generating entity.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Berufskolleg (BK10) Köln is a public vocational school providing technical education and training across four main departments: Versorgungstechnik Handwerk SHK (sanitary/heating/climate trades), Versorgungstechnik Planung (planning and engineering), Fertigungstechnik (manufacturing technology), and Berufsvorbereitung (vocational preparation). The school offers dual vocational training programs in skilled trades (Anlagenmechaniker SHK, Konstruktionsmechaniker, Gießereimechaniker, Metallbauer, Schornsteinfeger, Technische Systemplaner) leading to chamber-certified qualifications (IHK/HWK) and educational credentials from Hauptschulabschluss through Fachhochschulreife and Bachelor Professional (Staatlich geprüfte/r Techniker/in).

Product overview

Berufskolleg 10 Köln is a vocational school (Berufskolleg) offering a comprehensive portfolio of vocational education and training programs organized across multiple technical disciplines. The institution operates as a unified educational platform providing four main school departments: Versorgungstechnik Handwerk SHK (sanitary/heating/climate trades), Versorgungstechnik Planung (planning/engineering), Fertigungstechnik (manufacturing technology), and Berufsvorbereitung (vocational preparation). Within these departments, the school offers specific training programs including Anlagenmechaniker/in SHK, Anlagenmechaniker/in Industrie, Gießereimechaniker/in, Konstruktionsmechaniker/in, Metallbauer/in, Schornsteinfeger/in, and Technische/r Systemplaner/in, as well as Berufsfachschule programs and Internationale Förderklassen. Students can obtain various educational qualifications ranging from Erweiterter Erster Schulabschluss through Mittlerer Schulabschluss, Fachhochschulreife, to the advanced Staatlich geprüfte/r Techniker/in (Bachelor Professional) certification. The school is part of Campus Deutz, a consortium of five Cologne vocational schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Versorgungstechnik Handwerk SHK (Sanitär, Heizung, Klima)

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Campus Deutz (Verbund der Kölner Berufskollegs)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026BK10 is part of Campus Deutz, a consortium (Verbund) of five vocational colleges (Berufskollegs) in Köln-Deutz. The consortium shares infrastructure, resources, and coordinates activities across its member schools. BK10 maintains a LinkedIn presence as part of this consortium. The school is relocating operations to Köln-Deutz as part of this arrangement.
• DVGW (Deutscher Verein des Gas- und Wasserfaches e.V.) — Berufsschulgruppe 'Kölsche Kugelhähne'coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026DVGW professional school group 'Kölsche Kugelhähne' was officially founded at BK10 in July 2026. Students in supply engineering trades (Anlagenmechaniker Industrie & SHK) and technical system planners from their second year of training are eligible for membership. The group provides access to DVGW network events, company visits, branch conferences, and specialized professional development. Students from the group visited IFAT 2026 (world's leading environmental technology fair) in Munich. DVGW key figures involved: Peter Wittek (Chair of DVGW District Group Köln), Vivian Hasch (Representative of DVGW University Group Köln), Heinz Esser (Managing Director DVGW State Group NRW).
• Fortuna KölnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFortuna Köln serves as the school's official cooperation partner in anti-discrimination efforts. The club participated in the 'Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage' title ceremony in August 2023, with Nico Schulte (Project Leader at Fortuna Köln) delivering a speech on fair and solidarity-based coexistence. Fortuna Köln is referenced as an ongoing partner for future projects.
• Handwerkskammer Köln (Chamber of Crafts Cologne)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHandwerkskammer Köln (HWK Köln) praised BK10 for its exemplary commitment during the 'Schule ohne Rassismus' title ceremony in August 2023, with representative Herr Habeck delivering remarks. The chamber represents the interests of skilled trades and crafts in the Cologne region and is a key stakeholder in the dual education system.
• Wilhelm-Schmitz GmbH (Leverkusen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany Wilhelm-Schmitz GmbH from Leverkusen was acknowledged for its engagement in supporting the 'Gartenlaterne' (garden lantern) project carried out by third-year Anlagenmechaniker IHK (industrial mechanics) students. The company brought a prototype of the students' design to the project presentation on April 16, 2026.
• Viega GmbH (Attendorn)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerViega GmbH, a world market leader in sanitary and heating technology based in Attendorn (Sauerland), has participated in the VisionWeek program at BK10. The company has been engaged with the school for its interest in recruiting young talent from the Anlagenmechaniker SHK program. Viega presented at the VisionWeek 2023 edition, giving selected apprentices insights into career paths and the company.
• TH Köln (Technische Hochschule Köln)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTH Köln (University of Applied Sciences Cologne) collaborates with BK10 through its VisionWeek program. Professor Dapper from TH Köln has presented current research approaches and modern heating technologies to selected BK10 students, offering insights into academic pathways from apprenticeship to university study in the supply engineering field.
• EKoZet — Energie-Kompetenz-Zentrum (Horrem)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Energy Competence Center (EKoZet) in Horrem was visited by BK10 Anlagenmechaniker SHK students (class VT3H) in May 2025. Students received insights into modern, resource-conserving energy technologies including heat pumps, combined heat and power (BHKW), and related systems. The visit was led by teachers P. Jandl and N. Canitz.
• Wuppertal Institut / WUP INGENIEUREminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWUP INGENIEURE (Wuppertal) was among the sponsors supporting the school's 'Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage' title ceremony in August 2023. The engineering firm contributed to funding anti-discrimination and diversity initiatives at the school.
• F+H IngenieureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerF+H Ingenieure (engineering consultancy) was a sponsor of the 'Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage' title ceremony in August 2023, contributing financial support to the school's anti-discrimination and diversity activities.
• Dr. Stark Gebäude- & UmwelttechnikminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Stark Gebäude- & Umwelttechnik (building and environmental technology firm) was a sponsor of the school's 2023 'Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage' ceremony, supporting the school's diversity and anti-racism initiatives.
• Niedecken + SchroderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNiedecken + Schroder (climate/building services engineering firm) was a sponsor of the school's 2023 'Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage' ceremony, supporting diversity and anti-discrimination programs.
• DKMS (Deutsche Knochenmarkspenderdatei)minorOthersDKMS conducted informational sessions at BK10 to recruit students as potential stem cell donors. In March 2026, 75 students registered as potential stem cell donors. A further 74 students registered in April 2026. DKMS issued certificates recognizing the school's contribution to fighting blood cancer.
• Polizei NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia Police)minorOthersThe North Rhine-Westphalia Police conducted a project day at BK10 in July 2024 titled 'Lenk dich nicht app. Kein Handy am Steuer.' (Don't let your app steer you. No phone while driving.), addressing the dangers of distracted driving for Berufsvorbereitung students. Additionally, an informative event on digital safety titled 'Safespace – die digitale Welt besser nutzen' was held at Köln-Porz Rathaus in April 2024, led by Vanessa Haslop.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Carl-Severing-Berufskolleg (Bielefeld): NRW public Berufskolleg focused on technical and engineering trades. Comparable to BK10 as a fellow state-maintained vocational college preparing apprentices for technical careers via the dual system.
• Max-Born-Berufskolleg (Recklinghausen): NRW public Berufskolleg offering technical-vocational programs in the dual system. Comparable in scope and funding model to BK10, serving apprentices in industrial and technical trades in a different NRW city.
• Friedrich-List-Berufskolleg Bonn: A public vocational school in the greater Bonn/Rhein-Sieg region of NRW offering similar technical and commercial Bildungsgänge in the dual education system. Closely comparable to BK10 as a fellow NRW Berufskolleg serving apprentices in the German dual system.
• Other Berufskollegs in the Campus Deutz consortium (4 schools): The four other vocational colleges sharing the Campus Deutz site with BK10 in Köln-Deutz. They are the most direct peers since they share infrastructure, governance oversight by Stadt Köln, and operate in the same regional apprenticeship market as BK10.
• Hans-Böckler-Berufskolleg (Marl / NRW): A larger NRW public Berufskolleg offering technical vocational Bildungsgänge in the dual system. Comparable to BK10 in mission, funding model, and program structure (technical/vocational focus with dual qualification pathways).

Regional players

• Berufskolleg Köln-Mülheim: Another public Berufskolleg under Stadt Köln, serving a different Köln district with overlapping technical and vocational programs. Direct regional peer competing for the same student pool in the Cologne area.
• Bildungszentren der Handwerkskammer zu Köln: The Chamber of Crafts Cologne's own training centers provide complementary vocational and master-craftsman (Meister) preparation for many of the same trades BK10 covers (SHK, metalwork). They are ecosystem peers rather than direct competitors, sharing students and employer relationships.

Emerging players

• Eckert Schulen (private vocational chain): One of Germany's largest private vocational education providers, offering technical and trades training across multiple campuses. Comparable to BK10 in curriculum areas (HVAC, metalwork, technical certifications) but competes via a paid, non-dual model targeting different student segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Profiles3 records

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