Berufsbildung: Überwachung von Auslandsaufenthalten

• §§ 2, 76 (3) of the Vocational Training Act (BBiG)

According to the Vocational Training Act (BBiG), parts of vocational training can be carried out abroad if this serves the training objective (extra-company vocational training). The total duration of the stay abroad should not exceed one quarter of the training period specified in the training regulations.

The competent authority (e.g. the respective chamber) monitors and promotes the implementation of stays abroad in an appropriate manner. If the duration of a training period abroad is more than four weeks, a plan agreed with the competent authority is required. Therefore, the competent authority should be informed about the stay abroad.

Foreign educational qualifications and periods of professional activity abroad are also taken into account when admitting to the examination.

Since, according to the Vocational Training Act, the stay abroad can be part of the training, i.e. the training relationship continues during this time, trainees also receive their training allowance during their stay abroad.

For the duration of their stay abroad, trainees must apply for a leave of absence from compulsory vocational school at their respective vocational school in Germany. There are different regulations in the federal states. A leave of absence is usually possible for a period of up to nine months. However, the missed vocational school material must be made up by the trainees themselves.

All participants in a mobility project must have health, accident and liability insurance.

Contact the competent chamber. This can be, for example:

• the Chamber of Crafts for vocational training in occupations covered by the Crafts Code,
• the Chamber of Commerce and Industry for vocational training in non-craft trades,
• the Chamber of Agriculture for vocational training in agricultural and rural home economics occupations,
• the Chamber of Lawyers, Patent Attorneys and Notaries as well as the Notarial Fund for the vocational training of specialists in the field of administration of justice,
• the Chamber of Auditors and the Chamber of Tax Consultants for the vocational training of specialists in the field of auditing and tax consulting,
• the Chamber of Doctors, Dentists, Veterinarians and Pharmacists for the vocational training of specialists in the health professions.

Further responsibilities, e.g. for bodies under public law as well as for churches and other religious communities, are regulated in the Vocational Training Act (BBiG).