Request information from the list of crafts and trades-like businesses that are not subject to licensing
Description
It is possible to register in the register of craftsmen with a craft subject to approval if you have been granted the right to practise. A distinction is made between two scenarios:
- Authorization to exercise rights for other trades
Persons who already practice a craft subject to authorisation and wish to extend their commercial activity to another craft subject to authorisation or essential activities of such a craft have the option of applying for authorisation.
In this respect, proof of the knowledge and skills required for this is required, taking into account previous professional experience and activities. It is irrelevant on what basis the existing entry in the register of craftsmen was made (e.g. master craftsman's certificate, old journeyman's regulation, exemption permit). The respective farmer is entitled to apply.
- Exercise authorization for journeymen and women with qualified professional experience
Anyone who has completed a journeyman's examination or a final examination in a recognised training occupation and has acquired relevant professional experience can become self-employed in many trades subject to licensing or exercise a farm manager function. The professional qualification must have been obtained in the craft that is to be practiced.
In the case of certain crafts, it is sufficient if the professional qualification was acquired in a related craft, which can be inferred from the Ordinance on Related Crafts.
In addition to a journeyman's or final examination, proof of relevant professional experience is also required, which must be acquired after the training. At least six years of professional experience is required, including at least four years in a managerial position. A managerial position is to be assumed if the person concerned has been given independent decision-making powers in a company or a substantial part of the company, which must be proven by job references, job descriptions or in any other suitable manner.
The granting of an exercise licence for journeymen or companions with qualified professional experience is not possible for chimney sweeps and health trades (opticians, audiologists, orthopaedic technicians, orthopaedic shoemakers, dental technicians).
- Authorisation to practise for other trade (application according to § 7a HwO)
- A craft subject to approval is already practiced on the basis of an existing entry in the register of craftsmen.
- proof of the required knowledge and skills, taking into account previous professional experience and activities; as evidence, for example, appraisals by experts, job references or further training can be considered.
- The standard of the certificate of competence is the masterly qualification for the craft subject to approval for which the right to practice is sought.
- Entitlement to exercise rights for journeymen and women with qualified professional experience (application according to § 7b HwO)
- Journeyman's examination in the craft subject to authorisation to be practised or in a related craft subject to authorisation or a final examination in a recognised training occupation corresponding to the craft subject to authorisation to be practised.
- At least six years of activity in the craft subject to authorisation to be practised or in a related craft subject to authorisation or in a profession corresponding to the craft subject to authorisation to be practised, of which a total of four years in a managerial position. The activity carried out must have included at least one essential activity of the craft subject to authorisation for which the right to practise is applied for.
- A managerial position is to be assumed if a person has been given independent decision-making powers in a company or in a significant part of the company. Proof of this can be provided in the form of job references, job descriptions or in any other way.
- The business, commercial and legal knowledge required for the independent practice of the craft is usually considered to be proven by professional experience. If this is not the case, the required knowledge must be proven by participating in courses or in any other way.
- Authorisation to practise other trade (application according to § 7a HwO)
- Copies of formal professional qualifications acquired (e.g. master craftsman's certificate).
- Entitlement to exercise rights for journeymen and women with qualified professional experience (application according to § 7b HwO)
- Copies of formal professional qualifications acquired (journeyman's certificate, diploma).
- Certificates of at least six years of professional experience – application-related – including at least four years of experience in a managerial position.
- In addition to the application for the granting of a right to exercise, an application for entry in the register of craftsmen must be submitted, if necessary.
The specific fee can be found in the schedule of fees of the Chamber of Crafts, which can be accessed on the Chamber's website.
Before starting the activity, you must apply for the registration of the register of craftsmen on the basis of the granted exercise authorization.
Chamber of Crafts (HWK), in whose district your future permanent establishment is located.
The Senator for Economics, Labour and Europe of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.
