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The examination system is being altered by reforms and by digitalisation. The pressure to modernise is considerable. This issue sets out the current challenges and presents research results and approaches towards the further development of the examination system which have been adopted in practice.

There is a growing sense of awareness in Germany of the cultural heritage of the craft trades. Therefore, nationally standardised advanced training regulations for the qualification of “Certified restorer in the craft trades” in 19 different trades are introduced for the first time.

BIBB President Esser has marked the beginning of the new training year on 1 August by emphasising the need for initial and continuing vocational education and training to be even more closely linked in future.

The revision of the training occupation addresses technical, economic and organisational changes and developments that have taken place in craft trade practices in the field of industrial cleaning. The updated training regulations replace the existing regulations from 1999 as of 1 August 2019.

Each organ is an individual piece. The building of organs is a craft with a long tradition. But also here, above all technical and electronic innovations took place. The new training regulation with the specialisms of organ building and pipe making enters into force on 1 August 2019.

The new training year officially gets underway on 1 August. It will also feature no fewer than 25 re-regulated occupations, including the entirely new option of “management assistant in e-commerce”. BIBB President Esser: “Pace of adaptation is increasing because of digitalisation”.

The production of made-to-measure footwear is the crowning discipline of the shoemaking trade. With its fresh designation "custom shoemaker", the individual and hand-made manufacturing process is emphasised. The new regulation enters into force on 1 August.

Knives, scissors, drills, milling tools and saw blades: Sharpness and precision are simply a necessity for tools in order to fulfil their intended purpose. Starting on 1 August, the manufacture of such articles will be governed by the new training programme in the occupation of precision tool mechanic.

The production and reforming of steel, copper, aluminium, lead and gold have always been procedures involving plenty of heat. The new training regulation takes account of technological developments and enters into force on 1 August 2018.

The task of precious stone engravers is to bring out the true beauty of the stones and render them useful. The new ordinance will offer the four specialisms of "industrial diamond cutting", "jewellery diamond cutting", "precious stone cutting" and "precious stone engraving".

Industrial metal working and electrical occupations are a focal point for the ongoing digitalisation of the world of work. Eleven restructured training regulations and various optional additional qualifications enter into force on 1 August 2018.

Different vessels, equipment and pipework are required for products made in the chemical, food and cosmetics industries, as well as in shipbuilding. The new training regulation for vessel and equipment constructors enters into force on 1 August 2018.

Flat glass technologists process and finish industrial flat glass for windows, display windows and cabinets, safety glass for banks and glass panels for solar energy systems. The updated training regulation takes into account digitalisation and modern control of production.

Computer-controlled machines and modern methods in addition to manual processing of natural stones: The updated training for stonemason and sculptor combines tradition with modernity.

Wash basins, dental implants, and catalyst parts: Procedures such as laser analysis or thermal shock tests are used for testing ceramic products. The new training regulation for the occupation of "ceramics testing technologist" enters into force on 1 August and will replace the "materials tester".

This is the first new commercial training occupation to be launched for ten years. The central content of the training for the booming online trade is the use and operation of websites and distribution channels. The new training occupation will be introduced on 1 August.

Ranging from "automobile business administrator" to "sales assistant for retail services" - The new year of training starts officially on 1 August with 12 updated dual training occupations.

The new regulation of the traditional occupation "piano and harpsichord maker" enters into force on 1 August: Manual instrument making, repair, calculating costs and - a greater - emphasis on entrepreneurial thinking and behaviour are part of the new training regulation.

Whether it's in day-to-day life, as a tool or in the world of art: There are about 1000 different types of brooms and brushes, from huge brooms to the finest artists' brushes. The new training regulation for the "broom and brush maker" was updated and will enter into force on 1 August.

Everybody knows it from school: The model of a human skeleton. Biological model makers produce anatomical, botanical and zoological teaching and demonstration models. Training for this occupation was now updated. The new regulation will enter into force on 1 August.

Contents of the previous training occupation of miller have been further developed in an updated training regulation which adds the area of storage and introduces the new occupational title of process technologist for the milling and grain production industry and enters into force on 1 August 2017.

The two commercial training occupations in air transport - "Air traffic management assistants" and "Service employees in air traffic" - are taking off again. They now form an occupational group. Key importance will be attached in future to knowledge of English and security aspects.

Digitalisation, networking and electromobility are accelerating the already high rate of development and innovation in the automotive sector. This is also impacting on commercial areas. The training regulation for automobile business administrators was therefore brought up to date.

The right footwear exists for every requirement - from high heels to fire fighters' boots. The footwear maker and finisher is an industrial occupation in shoe production. The updated training regulation will replace the existing regulation as of 1 August 2017.

Printing plates for a banknote, stamps, signs or jewlery: The work done by engravers is omnipresent. The updated training regulation takes into account new technologies and pays greater attention to the customer relationship. The training regulation comes into force on 1 August 2016.

The new year of training begins officially on the 1 August with nine updated dual training occupations from "plant mechanic for plumbing heating and air conditioning systems" to "roller shutters and sun protection mechatronics technician".

The updating of the three-year training for event engineering specialist addresses the diverse innovations, for example in presentation, image and recording technology. The training regulation comes into force on 1 August 2016.

New working techniques, changes from "protective roofs to useful roofs" and changes in the sector provide the background for updating the roofer training regulation. The new regulation comes into effect on 1 August.

Digitalisation and sustainability gain more importance in the field of sanitary, heating and air conditioning engineering and increase demand for regulation. The new training regulation for the occupation of plant mechanic for sanitary, heating and air conditioning systems enters into force on 1 August.

Spinning, cutting and chasing all constitute training contents for decorative metal workers. The modernised training regulations offer specialisms in crafting small metal items, metal spinning and metal chasing. The updated training regulations enter into force on 1 August 2016.

Around one in five people in Germany suffer from hearing impairment. The modernized training regulation for hearing care professionals is very demanding in terms of specialist knowledge, technical requirements and service orientation. The updated training regulation is effective as of 1 August.

Traditional occupation up-to-date: The education and training initially delivers overarching content and then focusses on one of the two specialisms, "Aquaculture and inland fishing" or "Inshore and small-scale deep sea fishing". The new training regulation enters into force on 1 August 2016.

From "apparel sewer" to "works fireman or woman" - the new year of training starts officially on 1 August with 17 updated dual training occupations. Once again this year more than half a million young people will start their new professional life with their training contract in their pocket.

BIBB is investigating a modernisation of the four dual IT occupations of information technology specialist, information technology and telecommunications system electronics technician, information and telecommunications system support specialist and information technology officer.