Skills for work and life

The Koblenz Chamber of Crafts is a self-governing organization of the skilled crafts sector in northern Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany and thus a partner to more than 22.000 member companies. The chamber represents the interests of the skilled crafts sector in relation to political institutions, public administration and society.

The Koblenz Chamber of Crafts is also a vocational training and further education centre. Experienced trainers teach in modern vocational training centres at 14 locations in different regions in the chamber district (inter-company training courses). It provides intensive support for member companies and trainees during their apprenticeship. Furthermore, it runs courses for master craftsman preparation and are responsible for the master craftsman examination. The examination includes both specialised and more extensive parts such as business administration and the qualification as a trainer. The master craftsman's certificate is a prerequisite for self-employment and for training apprentices. In this way, the Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts ensures the continued existence of high-quality skilled crafts businesses and training companies.