Handwerksmeisterprüfung: Zulassung

Master craftsman examination regulations in the practical and theoretical part of the respective craft

If you want to take a master craftsman's examination, then you must submit an application for admission to the master craftsman's examination board.

To be able to take a master craftsman's examination, you must submit an application for admission to the master craftsman's examination board.

Anyone who has passed a journeyman's examination in the craft in which they wish to take the master craftsman's examination or a corresponding final examination in a recognized training occupation must be admitted to the master craftsman's examination.
Anyone who has passed another journeyman's examination or a final examination in another recognized training occupation and can prove that he has worked for several years in the craft in which he wishes to take the master craftsman's examination is also to be admitted to the master craftsman's examination.

Training courses can be taken to prepare for the master craftsman's examination. However, these are not a prerequisite for admission to the master craftsman's examination. They do, however, impart important knowledge in the areas of business promotion, business administration and work pedagogy and are just as helpful a prerequisite for the examination as they are for possible future self-employment.
The master craftsman examination comprises four legally independent parts, which must be completed independently of each other:

• Part I: Professional practice
• Part II: Technical theory
• Part III: Economic and legal basics
• Part IV: Vocational and work pedagogy

The following authorizations are associated with passing the master craftsman's examination:

• Use of the title "Meister des Handwerks" (master craftsman)
• independent management of a craft enterprise after registration in the register of craftsmen
• Training of apprentices.

• Journeyman's certificate
• Possibly further qualification certificates after prior coordination

It is possible to finance the course and examination fees via the "Meister-BAföG". Information on this is available at www.meister-bafoeg.info or from your Chamber of Crafts or the State Administration Office.
In accordance with Thuringian Higher Education Act § 60 (1), successful completion of the master craftsman's examination entitles the holder to take up university studies.

• Master craftsman's examination in a craft that is not subject to licensing or in a trade similar to a craft Admission
• Anyone who has passed a journeyman's examination in the craft in which he wishes to take the master craftsman's examination or a corresponding final examination in a recognized training occupation is to be admitted to the master craftsman's examination.
• Anyone who has passed another journeyman's examination or a final examination in another recognized training occupation and can prove that they have worked for several years in the craft in which they wish to take the master craftsman's examination is also to be admitted to the master craftsman's examination.
• Training courses can be taken to prepare for the master craftsman's examination. However, these are not a prerequisite for admission to the master craftsman's examination. They do, however, impart important knowledge in the areas of business promotion, business administration, work pedagogy and are just as helpful a prerequisite for the examination as they are for possible future self-employment.
• Journeyman's certificate must be submitted and possibly further proof of qualification after prior consultation.
• Responsible: the responsible Chamber of Crafts.

To your local Chamber of Crafts.