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 The German crafts and trades stand for customer-friendliness, high-quality
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WHAT ARE SKILLED CRAFTS AND TRADES?

Skilled crafts and trades are not only the heart and soul of small and
medium-sized businesses, but also Germany's economic engine. Thanks to the
proximity to their customers, they create high-quality products and bespoke
solutions for problems using their wide range of services and goods. The skilled
crafts and trades are directed towards private individuals as well as the
manufacturing industry, commerce and the state sector. Moreover, the skilled
crafts and trades are an extremely versatile sector and include the following
areas:

 * Construction and development
 * Metal and electronics
 * Wood and plastics
 * Industrial cleaning
 * Artisanal food production
 * Healthcare and personal hygiene
 * Clothing, textile and leather
 * Graphic design


THE GERMAN CRAFTS AND TRADES IN FIGURES


1 MILLION

companies of the German “Mittelstand” are part of the skilled crafts and trades.


5.7 MILLION

people were working in the skilled crafts and trades industry in 2021.

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START YOUR CAREER IN A SKILLED CRAFT OR TRADE IN GERMANY

Alongside a long tradition and dual vocational training for a period of 2 – 3.5
years, the skilled crafts and trades also encompass a high degree of innovation.
This means that they are future-proof and offer attractive promotion prospects,
such as further training and professional self-employment as a master
craftsperson. Qualified professionals are needed in the following areas:

CONSTRUCTION

in the construction sector, there is a particularly high demand for skilled
workers in Germany.

 * Structural engineering:  in structural engineering, you plan and build
   structures that are above ground level.
   * Concrete and steel construction worker: alongside the production of
     concrete or reinforced concrete, you will fabricate the formwork before
     continuing to process the individual elements on building sites, for
     example to construct staircases, walls, bridges and dams.
   * As a mason, you will mainly be working outside on building sites, both
     independently and in a team of colleagues, site managers and architects.
     Your field of work includes masonry itself, as well as planning and
     constructing the necessary components.
 * As a floorer, you will be an integral part of construction projects: customer
   consultations and preparation of the subsoil, laying of the floor itself and,
   if required, further surface finishing. You can obtain a master craftsperson
   qualification in the field of parquetry.
 * Civil engineering: as part of a team, you will be involved in the
   construction and planning of structures on or below the earth's surface, such
   as tunnels, roads, railway tracks and pipelines. As a skilled construction
   worker in civil engineering, you will carry out physically demanding
   construction work, but you can also work as a civil engineer.
   * As a well builder, you drill underground to make drinking water accessible.
     You drill well shafts, lay pipes and install pumping stations for the
     water.
   * As a railway track constructor, you will, for example, install rails and
     points and build level crossings. You are also responsible for the
     inspection of tracks and repairs.
   * Sewer and tunnel construction: as a sewer construction worker, you lay
     pipes, build sewers and renovate old pipes. As a tunnel construction
     worker, you work with construction machinery to loosen layers of rock,
     secure tunnels, build ventilation shafts and more.
   * Road and asphalt construction: as an asphalt construction worker, you
     prepare and process asphalt mixtures. As a road construction worker, you
     build roads, motorways, pavements and airfields and carry out repair work.
     You work with construction machinery, but also with your hands.
 * Drywall construction:In drywall construction, you build interior walls,
   ceilings, and floors using lightweight, dry materials like plasterboard
   (without masonry) to design rooms quickly and flexibly. For example, you can
   work as a drywall fitter or drywall construction worker.

IN ADDITION TO THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR, SKILLED WORKERS ARE PARTICULARLY SOUGHT
AFTER IN THE FOLLOWING CRAFTS AND TRADES:

 * Tinsmith: as a tinsmith, you will carry out a variety of preparatory tasks
   relating to the construction of metal or plastic building units, which you
   will then install in properties, for example on roofs or facades. This can be
   in newly constructed or renovated buildings, for example in order to fulfil
   new environmental constraints in the fields of energy utilisation systems,
   water drainage and thermal insulation.
 * Plumber for sanitary, heating and air-conditioning technology: in this field,
   you will install water and air supply systems (toilet assemblies) in
   buildings, as well as heating systems, such as solar power units, heat pumps
   and wood pellet heating systems. Aside from the manual and mechanical
   processing of pipes, sheet metal and sections, you will be responsible for
   regularly inspecting the functionality of the various systems after
   installation. You will also install smart home systems and device-specific
   software.
 * As a floor layer, you will be part of projects from the beginning to the end,
   i.e. from customer consultations to preparation of the ground, laying of the
   floor itself and, if required, further surface finishing. You can obtain a
   master craftsman or master craftswoman qualification in the field of parquet
   laying.
 * Electrical engineers with a specialisation in energy technology: in this
   profession, you will be involved from the moment of design/planning
   and production/installation of the electronic systems up until the final
   handover and after-sales support. Vacant positions are mainly found in
   automation engineering, electric utility, mechanical engineering and plant
   construction as well as vehicle construction.
 * Industrial cleaning: in this essential profession, you will work in office
   buildings or public buildings, such as administrative buildings, hospitals
   and swimming pools, as well as in public transport and parks. Acting in a
   strategic manner is required to be able to select the appropriate tools and
   dosage of cleaning agents.
 * Automotive mechatronics engineer: in this profession, you are responsible for
   the maintenance of motor vehicles such as cars, motorbikes, etc. You inspect
   the systems, carry out measurements (e.g. of exhaust gases), repair and
   install accessories. Automotive mechatronics engineers can also work in the
   field of electromobility.


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THE TITLE OF MASTER CRAFTSPERSON OR TRADESPERSON

If you have learnt a profession in the crafts and trades, you can continue your
education in Germany to become a master of the craft. The title of master
craftsman or master tradesperson is an officially recognised advanced training
qualification in Germany and is a mark of quality for managers. Especially in
crafts and trades subject to authorisation, a master’s title is often required
for setting up a business. In the Trades and Crafts Code, you can find out which
professions are subject to authorisation.


THE COUNTRY’S TRAINERS

The skilled crafts and trades do not only contribute to society’s prosperity,
but also to the training of qualified professionals. 29% of apprentices in
Germany are employed in the skilled crafts and trades. However, many
apprenticeship positions remain vacant. That is why new talent is urgently
required. Find out more about internships, vocational training positions and
vacant trainee positions in the crafts and trades industry!


INFO BOX

Are you a skilled worker from Bosnia and Herzegovina with completed vocational
training? Seize the opportunity to come to Germany via the HabiZu (Handwerk
bietet Zukunft) project and work in your profession with the status of being
officially recognised. You can find more information on the professions and
services involved in the project on the home page of the Federal Employment
Agency.


DO I NEED A VISA?

As a citizen of the European Union, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Norway or
Switzerland, you do not require a visa or a residence permit to work in Germany.
Citizens of other countries do require a residence permit for this purpose. You
can find more information on the work visa for qualified professionals in the
“Visa” section.


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In certain cases, entering Germany for up to one year after completing your
vocational training in order to look for a job is also an option. Find more
information in the “Job search opportunity card” section.

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DO I NEED OFFICIAL RECOGNITION OF MY QUALIFICATIONS?

In the so-called regulated professions, you will need recognition of your
foreign qualifications in order to practise these professions in Germany. In the
non-regulated professions, recognition of your foreign qualifications is usually
not required. However, if you come from a non-EU country and need a visa or
residence permit for Germany, recognition is mandatory. For your non-academic
vocational qualification, you must go through the recognition procedure. You can
find out more about the recognition procedure in the “Recognition” section.

Did you apply for recognition of your qualification and the certification
authority in Germany has determined that you require further qualifications for
full recognition? Then you can find out whether the visa for the recognition of
foreign qualifications is an option for you.


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INFORMATION ON THE WEB

 1. German Confederation of Skilled Crafts Information about the German craft
 2. German Chamber of Trades and Crafts Central platform for the Chamber of
    Crafts
 3. Trades and Crafts Information for craftsmen and craft enterprises
 4. Central Department for Further Education in the Skilled Crafts and Trades
    Service institution for craft training centers

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FURTHER TRAINING

Further training can be completed following the initial education. A distinction
is made between three types: general and political, vocational, and further
training at higher education institutions to broaden your respective knowledge.

TITLE OF MASTER CRAFTSMAN

German: Meistertitel

In Germany, the title of master craftsman is a state-recognised vocational
qualification. Once you have learned a craft profession, you can do further
training to become a master craftsman or master craftswoman.  Many master
craftsmen and craftswomen work in management positions after completing their
training or set up their own businesses.

Theme: Working, Vocational training

RESIDENCE PERMIT

German: Aufenthaltserlaubnis

The Immigration Act provides for two titles which govern entry and residence in
Germany: the settlement permit (Niederlassungserlaubnis) and the residence
permit (Aufenthaltserlaubnis). The residence permit is temporary and is granted
for a specific reason, such as gainful employment, training or family
reunification, or else for humanitarian, legal or political reasons. 

Theme: Visas

VISA

A visa entitles the holder to enter or travel through another country. In
Germany, third-country nationals require this kind of residence permit. There
are exceptions for EU nationals and nationals of some selected countries.
Depending on the purpose and duration of the stay, there are different visa
types. The German missions abroad are responsible for issuing visas.

NON-ACADEMIC VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

German: Berufsqualifikation, Berufsabschluss

The non-academic vocational qualification is the formal certification confirming
that one is capable of working in a certain profession. In general, it can be
acquired by completing vocational training or further professional training
measures.

Theme: Applications & Job-hunting, Recognition

REGULATED PROFESSIONS

German: reglementierte Berufe

In Germany, there are regulated professions. This means that Germans and
non-Germans are only allowed to work in these professions if they have obtained
a very specific qualification. This applies, for example, to nurses, doctors,
teachers and lawyers. It also applies to certain master craftsmen and
craftswomen, if they work as self-employed entrepreneurs. People with a foreign
qualification who wish to work in a regulated profession in Germany  require
recognition of their foreign qualification or a professional licence.

Theme: Recognition, Working

RECOGNITION PROCEDURE

During the recognition procedure (also called “equivalence assessment”), the
competent recognition authority assesses, whether the foreign professional
qualification is equivalent to a German reference occupation. In general, the
assessment takes three to four months. Once the procedure is finished, a notice
indicating the assessment’s results (“full recognition”, “partial recognition”,
or “no recognition”) will be issued.