Laws, courts and authorities
BQFG
Abbreviation for Berufsqualifikationsfeststellungsgesetz
In short and in plain language
The BQFG is a German law on how training from abroad is recognised.
It says how a job learned abroad is compared with a German one.
In the trades, the chamber usually checks this. At the end, there is a written decision.
Definition
The BQFG is the German Professional Qualifications Assessment Act. It governs how a vocational qualification obtained abroad is compared with a German qualification. The competent body, usually the chamber of crafts for skilled trades, decides whether the qualification is equivalent. The decision can help skilled workers when applying for jobs and for residence.