Apply for authorization to practice a further craft requiring approval

Persons who already practice a craft subject to licensing and wish to expand their commercial activity to another craft subject to licensing or to essential activities of such a craft have the option of applying for a license to practice. In this respect, proof of the knowledge and skills required for this is required, whereby previous professional experience and activities are also taken into account. It is irrelevant on what basis the existing entry in the register of skilled crafts was made (e.g. master craftsman's certificate, old journeyman's regulation, exemption permit). The respective business owner is entitled to apply.

You can apply for an authorization to practice if you are

• you are already registered in the register of skilled crafts with a trade requiring approval.
• you wish to engage in a further craft subject to licensing.
• you can prove your practical and theoretical knowledge and skills in the craft for which you have applied.

The master craftsman's examination is regarded as a reference for the specialist theoretical knowledge and skills to be proven.

If you do not have any proof or if it is not sufficient, you can also apply for an authorization to practice. In this case, you must then prove your knowledge by passing an expert examination.

Requirements

The following requirements must be met:

• A craft subject to licensing is already being practiced on the basis of an existing entry in the register of skilled crafts.
• Proof of the required knowledge and skills, taking into account previous professional experience and activities
• possible means of proof are, for example, appraisals by experts, work certificates or further training.
• The standard for the proof of qualification is the masterly qualification for the craft subject to licensing for which the authorization to practice is being sought.

What documents do I need?

• Personal document
  

  Identity card or other official identification document with photograph. Residence permit if the applicant is not a national of an EU country.

• Proof of knowledge
  

  Evidence of practical and theoretical knowledge in the craft subject to licensing for which you wish to be entered on the register of craftsmen.

  This includes:
  

  • Work references
  • Certificates of further education
  • Certificates of having passed parts of the master craftsman's examination
  • Confirmation of regular participation in preparatory courses.