Legal foundations of the German VET system
What legal regulations apply to dual vocational training, continuing training and retraining in Germany? Here we provide information on the legal foundations of the German VET system.
Vocational Training Act (Berufsbildungsgesetz – BBiG, as of April 2025 - in German)
Crafts and Trades Regulation Code (Handwerksordnung, as of April 2025 - in German)