Qualification Profile

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Comparability Statement

Germany_ID_635.pdf

Title of Foreign Award

Meisterbrief (pre-December 2012)

Title of Award in English

Master Craftsman's Diploma

Additional Information

Part of vocational system in Germany.

Country

Germany

Type of Education

Further Education

Credit Type

N/a

Credit Value

N/a

National Framework Level in country of origin

5

EQF Level

5

Bologna Cycle

N/A

Irish NFQ Award Class

Advanced Certificate

Irish NFQ Level

6

First Published

04-12-2015

Country Education Profile

Sample Document

Award Profile

Awarded to skilled workers. After a minimum of three year’s work experience the skilled workers must pass a further examination. Advanced vocational training as a Meister entitles the holder to practise a craft trade independently, to employ and train apprentices and opens up access to courses at craft academies, universities of applied sciences (UASs, Fachhochschulen) or even universities.

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