Fachwirt information

A Fachwirt is a professional certification in Germany allocated to level 6 of the European Qualifications Framework

The Bachelor Professional (B.Pro.) and the Master Professional (M.Pro.) have been approved designations of advanced training qualifications in Germany since January 1, 2020, [1] which are recognized by all bodies responsible for vocational training in accordance with Section 3 i. V. m. § 71 Vocational Training Act BBiG can be awarded. This applies, among others, to the Chambers of Industry and Commerce , Chambers of Agriculture and the Chambers of Crafts , supplemented by the HWO Crafts Code . They should express the equivalence with the academic degrees as well as the practical relevance. [2]Section 51 paragraph 2 HWO introduced a general retroactive effect for master craftsman examinations that have already been successfully completed, exclusively for graduates of a master craftsman's examination in a trade requiring licensing. The new degree title “Bachelor Professional in ...” may also be used by people who completed their master's examination before January 1, 2020. According to the Central Association of German Crafts ( ZDH ), it is possible to either wear the old master's degree or the new Bachelor Professional. [3]

The following applies to all other qualifications, including those from the Chambers of Crafts: The qualifications acquired remain unchanged and as long as the respective training regulations in accordance with Section 53c et seq. or Section 54 BBiG do not contain the new qualification, graduates will not acquire a Bachelor's degree after January 1, 2020 -Professional / Master Professional designation. For the status of implementation, see the table or information published by the responsible authorities.

In accordance with Section 37 Paragraph 3 BBiG, certificate translations can be requested for the degrees acquired. Wherever possible, translation aids for degree titles (e.g. Bachelor Profession of ... CCI) were also created in the IHK area. The addition CCI stands for Chamber of Commerce and Industry or Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie to clarify the limitation to vocational training. The translations are intended exclusively for use abroad or for clarification in international companies and may not be used as a final designation in Germany. The cultural authorities and universities in particular see a risk of confusion with university degrees and could therefore fall under the regulatory scope of Section 132a Paragraph 1 No. 1 StGB.