Federal states recognition acts

In federal Germany, many professions are not regulated by the federal government but by the federal states. This also includes the recognition of foreign professional qualifications.

Here you can find answers to the questions:

How is recognition regulated by the federal states?
For which professions are the federal states responsible?

How is recognition regulated by the federal states?

In Germany the legislative power of the 16 federal states also extends to the regulation of many professions and therefore also to their . For example, in Germany around 30 and numerous Non-regulated professions fall under federal state jurisdiction.

The federal states regulate vocational recognition by means of their own (BQFG) or by means of relevant regulations in the sectoral laws under legislation relating to occupations. These sectoral laws are tailored specifically to the relevant occupation and contain more detailed regulations. The principle of subsidiarity also applies here, as it does at federal level. The relevant of the federal state applies (only) in cases where recognition is not regulated in the sectoral laws under legislation relating to occupations.

For which professions are the federal states responsible?

Regulated professions which in Germany are regulated by the federal states include teacher, nursery school teacher, social education worker, engineer and architect. Continuing in the academic medical professions is also governed and regulated by the federal states. The continuing VET job titles of medical specialist, specialist pharmacist, veterinary specialist, specialist dentist are protected by the respective continuing regulation of the federal state.

Non-regulated professions which are regulated by the federal states include state-certified technician, state-certified biological technical assistant, state-certified manager and other initial and and training qualifications provided by s and s.

The provides further information about which professions are governed by federal or state law and which are regulated.

KMK: Training provided by full-time vocational schools

KMK: Continuing training provided by trade and technical schools

Professional Qualifications Assessment Acts of the Federal States

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Federal Recognition Act

The Recognition Act regulates the procedure for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications. It applies to professions regulated by federal law.

Professional recognition

Recognition is necessary in Germany for certain occupations and professions. With it, a foreign professional qualification is made legally equivalent to a German professional qualification.