Overview of Master Craftsperson Qualification

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1 Overview of Master Craftsperson Qualification This overview provides information on the title, level of education and legal basis of Master Craftsperson Qualification the competent institutions and/or awarding bodies the examination the training schemes and training providers the qualifications in which Master Craftsperson Qualification can be achieved in Austria (AT), France (FR), Germany (DE), Norway (NO) and Slovenia (SI). 1

2 Country Master Craftsperson General Information Number of Title Level of Education Professions 1 (NQF/ISCED) Legal Basis AT 78 different Master Craftsperson titles Meister - CVET - ISCED 5B - Vocational Training Act - Trade, Commerce and Industry Regulation Act - Master Craftsperson Directive DE 84 different Master Craftsperson titles Meister - CVET - Post-secondary/ tertiary vocational education - ISCED 5B - Skilled Crafts Act - Regulation about common requirements at Master craftsman's examination - Requirements of the practical and theoretical examinations in the respective profession FR Since 2007 APCMA reform all 66 master craft titles and enhance the level from French level 4 to French level 3. In 8 professions the title is effective. 18 more are in the process to be reformed. Brevet de Maîtrise (BM) - IVET (apprenticeship training) and CVET as well as the validation of experience. - Level 3 French NQF -ISCED 5B - Decree concerning the crafts qualification and crafts register - The examination regulation is national. Common requirements at Master craftsman s examination (General regulation+ specific regulations of the professional module for each profession). 1 See Annex for qualifications in which Master Craftsperson Qualification can be achieved. 2

3 Country Master Craftsperson General Information Number of Title Level of Education Professions 2 (NQF/ISCED) Legal Basis NO 72 different Master Craftsperson titles Mester - CVET - Post-secondary/ tertiary vocational education Master of Skilled Crafts Act SI 52 different Master Craftsperson titles Masters can additionally be educated for court experts and appraisers. Mojster - CVET - Upper secondary professional education - ISCED 4B - Skilled craft Act - Vocational Training act - Adult Education Act - Regulation about Master craftsman's examination 2 See Annex for qualifications in which Master Craftsperson Qualification can be achieved. 3

4 Country Minimum admission requirements Master Craftsperson Examination Competent Institution / Awarding Body Extent of the Master Craft Examinations Examiners AT The only formal admission requirement for sitting the exam is 18 years of age (Amendment of the Trade, Commerce and Industry Regulation Act in 2002) - Federal Economic Chamber (Crafts Section) is responsible for contents. - The Ministry of Economics publishes examination regulation for each master craftsperson examination. 5 modules which are assessed separately. There is no prescribed order in which they must be taken. Commission consisting of 3 people head of commission and two vocationally-specific experts DE Successfully completed apprenticeship training (3 3,5 years) in the occupation in which the Master craftsperson examination should be taken. - Chamber of Skilled Crafts is responsible for examination. - The Federal Ministry of Economics publishes examination regulation for each master craftsperson examination. 4 Modules which are assessed separately. - Part I Professional practice - Part II Professional theory - Part III Economics and legal regulations - Part IV Teaching and training skills Examination board of 3 examiners and their substitutes nominated by the Chamber of Skilled Crafts (social partners are represented) FR Training is open to holders of a degree French level IV in the trade concerned. Admission to the training is delivered by a departmental evaluation committee, set up in each chamber of skilled crafts. Special admission rules may be applicable for some professions or, alternatively, the number of years of experience may be considered as a prerequisite. APCMA and all the chambers of crafts can organize the certification as long as they have an agreement (label) for the professional domain concerned delivered by APCMA. The title is issued by the President of the regional or departmental skilled craft chamber by delegation from the President of APCMA. APCMA (supported by the Ministry) has to register the title in the national directory of professional certifications (RNCP). 7 modules are assessed: 6 modules for transversal management competences: Entrepreneurship; Commercialisation; Economic and financial management ; Human resources management; Training of apprentices; International communication (professional language) + 1 module dedicated to vocational / technique competences. Each title must also be accessible through the validation of acquired experience (in French:VAE). Two examination boards are organized: one for the exam the transversal management competences and one for the vocational / technical module (Master craftsmen, expert teachers and professionals are represented). The certification is delivered after the decision of a general jury where professional organization; Ministry oflabour, Employment and Vocational Training, a school inspector and trainers preparing the title are represented. 4

5 Country Minimum admission requirements Competent Institution / Awarding Body Extent of the Master Craft Examinations Examiners NO Journeyman certificate - 2 years of relevant practice in the vocation after finalized certification, or - a total of 6 years of qualified experience and practice in the vocation - when feasible, an accreditation of in-/nonformally acquired skills and competences is possible - Mesterbrev - Practical implementation by Folkeuniversitetet (decentralized adult education association) 4 levels of examination -Entrepreneurship and management -Knowledge related to the vocational family - Cross-family project exercise -Vocation specific knowledge - Examination and certification on delegation from the Ministry of Trade and Industry. - Mesterbrev as main responsible with a claims committee. - Practical implementation by Folkeuniversitetet - Examination commissions are constituted by external experts from the field and are selected/certified by Mesterbrev SI - Secondary VET + 3 years of experience in the expert field - Secondary professional (technical) education + 2 years of experience in the expert field - higher professional education + 1 year of experience in the expert field Chamber of Craft and Small Business of Slovenia 4 substantive parts of the master craft exam (on average includes 10 written or/and oral or/and practical exams): - part 1: practical skills & knowledge - part 2: expert theoretical knowledge - part 3: business and economical knowledge - part 4: educational - teaching skills & knowledge Verification of master craft candidate s skills and knowledge is done by external commissions - a board of 3 examiners and their substitutes. External commissions are appointed by minister for education on the proposal of the Chamber of Craft and Small Business of Slovenia for the period of 4 years. Two members (and their substitutes) of external commissions are from the expert field, one is appointed (and his/her substitute) from the school field. 5

6 Country Master Craftsperson Education / Training Duration of Training Training Institution Obligation in Attendance AT No duration given by law (cf. admission requirements). Candidates do not have to go through a preparation course. However, they are usually between 25 and 35 when they sit the exam. No formal training required. Candidates can do a preparatory course in the CVET provider institutes of the social partners. No obligation DE Depending on profession 1 3 years in part-time or full-time studies Preparatory courses in the 4 modules are provided by training centres of Chambers of Skilled Crafts or Professional Organizations. Those courses are provided both on a part-time and a full-time basis. No obligation FR Duration of the training period depends on the profession and if the training is delivered in IVET or CVET: 494 hours are dedicated in IVET, 329 hours in CVET to the transversal management modules and e.g. 450 hours for the professional module for Hairdressers; 420 h for Bakers; 630 h for Florists. All modules can be validated through VAE (corresponds to accreditation of prior learning). All departmental or regional chambers of crafts can organize and prepare the training and the assessment as long as they inform the APCMA about opening training sections and get an agreement (label) for the professional domain concerned. Chambers are responsible for the organisation and organize themselves with training centres of Skilled craft chambers, private schools, and other training organisations. The appointment of training places depend on the profession and the existing local partnerships with professional organisations. Compulsory The candidate must attend the training and must be enrolled for the examination. Registration takes place at the chamber of skilled crafts. An evaluation committee may also propose a partial or complete exemption from the training in the light of the previous studies and experience of the candidate. In this case, the training center could for instance provide only exam preparation. 6

7 Country Duration of Training Training Institution Obligation in Attendance NO Normally 2 years as part-time studies Outsourced to Folkeuniversitetet (decentralized adult education association) as the main provider Specific vocational colleges according to prequalification On special agreement a reciprocity of accreditation between University Colleges and Mesterbrev No obligation On average 75-85% attendance in organized studies SI Up to 3 years (average 1 year) - upper secondary schools for part 1 and 2 - Chamber of Craft and Small Business of Slovenia for part 3 and 4 No obligation On average 50% attendance in organized studies 7

8 Country Master Craftsperson Useful Links Competent Institutions Training Institutions / Courses Grants AT Federal Ministry of Economics, Youth and Family: Link to all master craftsperson offices: 500&DstID=0 CVET provider institute of the Economic Chamber: CVET provider institute of the Chamber of Labour and the Austrian Trade Union: Search engine for different types of grants: gsfoerderung/ DE Link-Map with all German Chambers of Skilled Crafts /deutschlandkarte-handwerkskammern.html Overview on preparatory courses can be found at the internet portal Search Engine for training programmes and courses Search engine for different types of grants FR Link list of skilled craft chambers No specific grants NO Accredited Vocational colleges and University colleges are offering recognised courses Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen) SI = p?idpm=1836 8

9 Annex: Qualifications in which Master Craftsperson Qualification can be achieved AT Master craftsperson examination (for skilled crafts) Entrance examination (for regulated trades) ophthalmic optics ventilation technology work placement provision of personnel baker painter and decorator master builder surgical truss maker professional photographer sculptor cooper mechatronics expert for electrical engineering and automation mechatronics expert for electronics, office automation and IT systems mechatronics expert for machinery and manufacturing technology mechatronics expert for medical equipment property developer insurance consultant private investigator funeral services business consultancy including corporate organisation financial consulting insurance agent insurance broker vulcaniser florist metal design security services weapons trade (including gunsmith) floor layer shapewear manufacturing well sinker master carpenter boat builder dairy technology bookkeeping bookbinder layout designer chemical laboratories roofer tailor, ladies' clothing cleaner of monuments, facades and buildings brass wind instruments manufacturer harmonica and concertina manufacturer woodwind instruments manufacturer non-dispensing chemist printer and production of printing plates electrical engineering wood turner piano builder manufacture of cosmetic articles case and casket maker organ-builder manufacture of pyrotechnical articles and igniters and other explosives that are not subject to the Ammunition and Explosives Act (Schieß- und Sprengmittelgesetz) and trade in these products (pyrotechnic company) 9

10 DE Professions in which the Meister is compulsory to run a business Professions in which the Meister is not compulsory to run a business agricultural machine technician painter and varnisher apparatus mechanic milliner baker plant mechanic for sanitary and basket maker parquet layer heating systems boat- and shipbuilder plasterer bookbinder precast concrete block manufacturer bricklayer plumber bow maker pattern maker butcher precision mechanics brewer and maltster model-maker carpenter refrigeration technician cellar man photographer chimney sweep road builder ceramist precision optician confectioner roofer cooper printer cycle and motor-cycle mechanic rope maker cutting tool mechanic roll top mechanic dental technician scaffolder embroider saddler electro engine builder stonemason engraver sail maker electro technician stove and air heating builder flexographer screed layer glassblower surgery mechanic furrier screen printer glazier thermal and noise insulation fitter galvaniser shoemaker gunsmith tyre mechanic gilder sign and luminous advertisement maker hairdresser well builder glass and porcelain painter (custom) tailor hearing aid audiologist glazer textile chastener information electronics technician gold- and silversmith violin maker joiner / cabinetmaker industrial cleaner wall and floor tiler metal engineer instrument makers (piano, organ, watchmaker string plucked instrument, wind instrument) motor vehicle body construction interior decorator wax-chandler mechanic motor vehicle technician jewel polisher weaver ophthalmic optician metal moulder wood sculptor orthopaedic shoemaker metal sculptor wood turner orthopaedic technician miller 10

11 FR Reformed Reform in process Baker Agriculture machine mechanic Beauty care - cosmetician Butcher Car and body construction painter Cabinetmaker Florist Chef (cook) Hairdresser Chocolate maker Joiner Dental technician Motor vehicle car repair and Dressmaker Tailor maintenance mechanic Pastry baker confectioner icecream maker Jeweller Metalworker Organizer of catering and party services Painter Plant mechanic for refrigerating and heating systems Plant mechanic for sanitary systems Plant mechanic for electrical systems Photographer Roofer Stonemason Upholsterer 11

12 NO Construction textile chastener watchmaker wood sculptor landscape gardener dress & costume maker Food and nutrition joiner / cabinetmaker plasterer mask & wig maker baker Car maintenance and repair chimney sweep sail maker supermarket/grocery store butcher motor vehicle technician light vehicles glazier shoemaker meat cutter motor vehicle technician heavy vehicles cooling technician, coppersmith & tinsmith tailor chef/cook motor vehicle body construction mechanic refrigeration technician knitter confectioner vehicle spraying painter dry cleaner sausage maker motor vehicle parts supply bricklayer Workshop related vocations butcher motor-cycle mechanic plumber gunsmith Graphical vocations wheel, chassis and suspension mechanic stone cutter filigree worker/craftsman bookbinder scaffolder stonemason printer roofer gilder graphic artist carpenter plasterer printer, graphic arts Aesthetics engraver lithographer florist goldsmith graphic reproducer national costume tailor wheel & vehicle body maker Furniture and woodworking furrier instrument maker wood turner hairdresser locksmith basket maker hairdresser - ladies potter (furniture) upholsterer hairdresser - men blacksmith Bag-maker photographer silversmith saddler weaver dental technician carpenter 12

13 SI Car tinsmith master Master, metal former Master ceramic layer Car mechanic master Master of textile maintenance Master florist Master for leather fancy goods Master of general electromechanics Master gardener Master for leather clothes Master building glazier Cookery master craftsman Hairdresser master Master, tanner for leather and fur Waiter's master craftsman Master Bee-keeper(new in 2011) Master of cosmetic care Master baker Master of electronics Master chimney sweep Master of machine mechanics Master of machine installations Master optician Master watchmaker Master dressmaker, tailor Master bureau mechanic Master joiner Master confectioner Master carpenter Master upholsterer and decorator Master mason Master of electro-installations Master butcher Master of telecommunications Master, manufacturer of fur clothes Master painter Master car electrician Master founder Master of warm processing of metal Master photographer Master, metal former Master tinsmith - roofer Master toolmaker Master goldsmith Master sign painter Master stonecutter Master model joiner Master of iron bending Master barrel maker Master car painter Master shoemaker Master stove maker 13