Laws, courts and authorities
BBiG
Abbreviation for Berufsbildungsgesetz
In short and in plain language
The BBiG is a German law on job training.
It also covers further training and training for a new job.
Many of its rules do not apply to jobs in the trades. For those jobs, the Crafts Code applies. This includes the rules on when training can be shorter or longer.
Definition
The BBiG is the German Vocational Training Act. It governs vocational education and training in Germany: preparation for vocational training, initial vocational training, further vocational training and retraining. Many of its provisions do not apply to occupations under the Crafts Code, including those on shortening or extending the training period; for these, the Crafts Code applies.