HWK

In short: The HWK (chamber of crafts) is the responsible body for vocational training in the skilled crafts.

In more detail: It keeps the register of apprentices, advises businesses, conducts exams and represents the regional crafts. For industry, trade and services the IHK is responsible.

In Depth

Legal basis

Crafts Code (HwO) and BBiG. IT specialists mostly train in businesses of the IHK world; IT craft professions (for example information technician) fall under the HWK. See responsible body.

See also: IHK, BBiG, Zuständige Stelle (IHK), Duale Ausbildung