Handwerksmeisterprüfung: Zulassung

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

If you would like to take a master craftsman examination, you must submit an application for admission to the master craftsman examination board.

In order to take a master craftsman examination, you must submit an application for admission to the master craftsman 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.
Likewise, anyone who has passed another journeyman's examination or a final examination in another recognized training occupation and can provide evidence of several years of professional experience in the craft in which they wish to take the master craftsman's examination must be admitted to the master craftsman's examination.

Courses can be taken to prepare for the master craftsman examination. However, these are not a prerequisite for admission to the master craftsman examination. However, they impart important knowledge in the areas of business promotion, business administration and work education 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: Specialist practice
• Part II: Specialist theory
• Part III: Economic and legal principles
• Part IV: Vocational and work education

Passing the master craftsman examination confers the following qualifications:

• Use of the title "Master Craftsman"
• Independent management of a craft business after entry in the register of craftsmen
• Training apprentices.

• Journeyman's certificate
• Possibly further proof of qualification after prior consultation

It is possible to finance the course and examination fees via the "Meister-BAföG". You can obtain information on this at www.meister-bafoeg.info or from your Chamber of Crafts or the State Administration Office.
According to the Thuringian Higher Education Act § 60 (1), successful completion of the master craftsman examination entitles the holder to enrol in a university course.

• Master craftsman examination in a craft not requiring a license or in a trade similar to a craft Admission
• 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.
• Likewise, anyone who has passed another journeyman's examination or a final examination in another recognized training occupation and can provide evidence of several years of professional experience in the craft in which they wish to take the master craftsman's examination must be admitted to the master craftsman's examination.
• Courses can be taken to prepare for the master craftsman examination. However, these are not a prerequisite for admission to the master craftsman examination. However, they impart important knowledge in the areas of business promotion, business administration and work education and are just as helpful a prerequisite for the examination as they are for possible future self-employment.
• A journeyman's examination certificate must be submitted and possibly further proof of qualifications after prior consultation.
• Responsible: the relevant Chamber of Crafts.

Please contact your local Chamber of Crafts.