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Germany - Craft and Trade Qualifications (22/08/2016)

The Craft and Trade qualifications in Table A may be awarded the points indicated where:

  • the qualification is relevant to an occupation in Part B of the List of Skilled Occupations at Appendix 6; and
  • the applicant also provides evidence of completing an apprenticeship in Table B in the same occupation.

Table A

Qualification

Awarded by a Berufsschule or Berufsfachbschule

Level in NZ terms

Points under SMC

Abschlußzeugnis (Leaving certificate / Certificate of completion)

Abschlusszeugnis der Berufsschule (Certificate of a vocational school)

Berufsschulabschluß (Vocational school degree)

4

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If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated, they should apply to NZQA for an International Qualifications Assessment.

Notes:
Award certificates must be provided in their original language for all qualifications.

The following must be referred to NZQA for an International Qualifications Assessment:
- All honorary degrees
- All listed qualifications where study was completed at any institution outside of the country, including any overseas campuses of any listed awarding institution
- All listed qualifications in Table A that contain cross-credited courses or papers
- All qualifications awarded after 2016

Table B

Apprenticeship Certificates*

The applicant must provide evidence of completing an apprenticeship by providing any one of the following certificates awarded between 1980 and 2016 (or the dates stated) by an Industrie- und Handelskammer (Chamber of Industry and Commerce) or a Handwerkskammer (Chamber of Crafts):

  • Gesellenbrief / Gesellenbriefe (Apprenticeship / Journeyman)
  • Gesellenprüfung (Trade test) / Gesellenprufüngzeugnis (Trade test certificate)
  • Facharbeiterbrief / Facharbeiterbriefe (Craft certificate)

* An official stamp on the apprenticeship documents will state the chamber name and the German State of jurisdiction. The apprenticeship documents must state one of the following crafts / trades.

  • Bäcker / Bäckerin (Baker) from 1980
  • Backofenbauer / Backofenbauerin (Oven Builder) 1980 - 2006
  • Beton- und Stahlbetonbauer / Beton- und Stahlbetonbauerin (Concreter) from 1980
  • Bootsbauer / Bootsbauerin (Boat Builder) from 1980
  • Brunnenbauer / Brunnenbauerin (Well Builder) from 1980
  • Büchsenmacher / Büchsenmacherin (Gunsmith) from 1980
  • Chirurgiemechaniker / Chirurgiemechanikerin (Surgical Instrument Maker) from 1989 (Chirurgiemechaniker (Surgical Instrument Maker) 1980 - 1989)
  • Dachdecker / Dachdeckerin (Roofer) from 1981
  • Dreher (Turner) 1989 - 2002
  • Elektromaschinenbauer / Elektromaschinenbauerin (Electrical Machine Technician) 1980 - 2003
  • Elektroniker für Maschinen und Antriebstechnik / Elektronikerin für Maschinen und Antriebstechnik (Electronic Technician for Machines and Drive Technology) from 2003
  • Elektroniker / Elektronikerin (Electronics Technician) from 2003
  • Estrichleger / Estrichlegerin (Floor Layer / Screeder) from 1980
  • Feinwerkmechaniker / Feinwerkmechanikerin (Precision Machinist) from 2002 (Feinmechaniker / Feinmechanikerin (Precision Machinist) 1980 - 2002)
  • Fleischer / Fleischerin (Butcher) from 1983
  • Friseur / Friseurin (Hairdresser) from 1980
  • Gerüstbauer / Gerüstbauerin (Scaffolder) from 1990
  • Glasapparatebauer / Glasapparatebauerin (Glass Apparatus Maker) from 1983
  • Glaser / Glaserin (Glazier) from 1980
  • Karosserie- und Fahrzeugbaumechaniker / Karosserie- und Fahrzeugbaumechanikerin (Motor Vehicle Construction Mechanic) from 2003
  • Karosserie- und Fahrzeugbauer / Karosserie-und Fahrzeugbauerin (Automotive Technician / Bodywork) 1989 - 2003
  • Konditor / Konditorin (Pastry Chef) from 1980
  • Konstruktionsmechaniker / Konstruktionsmechanikerin (Construction Mechanic) from 1987
  • Kraftfahrzeugmechatroniker / Kraftfahrzeugmechatronikerin (Motor Vehicle Mechatronics Technician) from 2003
  • Landmaschinenmechaniker / Landmaschinenmechanikerin (Mechanic for Agricultural and Construction Machinery) 1980 - 2003
  • Maler und Lackierer / Maler und Lackiererin (Painter and Varnisher) from 1980
  • Maurer / Maurerin (Mason) from 1980
  • Maschinenbaumechaniker / Maschinenbaumechanikerin (Engineering Mechanics) 1989 - 2002
  • Mechatroniker für Kältetechnik / Mechatronikerin für Kältetechnik (Refrigeration Mechanic) from 2007 (Kälteanlagenbauer / Kälteanlagenbauerin (Refrigeration Mechanic) 1980 - 2007)
  • Metallbauer / Metallbauerin (Metal worker) from 1989
  • Ofen- und Luftheizungsbauer / Ofen- und Luftheizungsbauerin (Builder of Stoves and Air Heating Systems) from 2006
  • Parkettleger (Floorer) from 1980
  • Schornsteinfeger / Schornsteinfegerin (Chimney Sweep) from 1980
  • Seiler (Ropemaker) from 1980
  • Schiffbauer/ Schiffbauerin (Shipfitter/ Shipbuilder/ Shipwright) 1980 - 1987
  • Steinmetz und Steinbildhauer / Steinmetzin und Steinbildhauerin (Stonemason) from 1983
  • Straßenbauer / Straßenbauerin (Road Builder) from 1980
  • Stuckateur / Stuckateurin (Plasterer) from 1980
  • Tischler / Tischlerin (Joiner) from 1997 (Tischler (Joiner) 1980 - 1997)
  • Vulkaniseur und Reifenmechaniker (Mechanic for Tyres and Vulcanisation) 1981 - 2004
  • Wärme-, Kälte- und Schallschutzisolierer / Wärme-, Kälte- und Schallschutzisoliererin (Thermal and Noise Insulation Fitter) from 1980
  • Werkzeugmechaniker / Werkzeugmechanikerin (Toolmaker) from 1987
  • Zimmerer / Zimmerin (Carpenter) from 1980
  • Zweiradmechaniker / Zweiradmechanikerin (Motorbike and Bicycle Mechanic) from 1989

Effective 22/08/2016

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Germany - Craft and Trade Qualifications (27/08/2018)

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