Crafts - Extending the duration of training

• Existence of the reason for the extension The reasons for an extension of the training period must be proven. Reasons can be: • Extension in case of failed journeyman's or final examination • Extension for a special reason • Extension due to parental leave • Extension due to part-time work If there is no valid reason according to the legal requirements, the training period cannot be extended. • Deadline • The application for an extension of the training period due to a failed examination must be submitted to the Berlin Chamber of Skilled Crafts immediately after receipt of the notice of the failed examination. • The application for an extension for special reasons must be submitted in good time before the expiry of the vocational training contract. • The application for an extension of the training period due to parental leave must be submitted to the Berlin Chamber of Skilled Crafts by the time the training starts again at the latest.

• Application for extension of the training period Depending on the reason for the change of address, please submit the completed and signed original application to the Berlin Chamber of Skilled Crafts. • Amendment agreement due to part-time vocational training • If a change to part-time vocational training is agreed between trainees and companies during vocational training, the change agreement to be recorded in writing between the training company and the trainee shall be submitted to the Berlin Chamber of Skilled Crafts (§ 30 Para. 1 HwO). • The Chamber of Skilled Crafts confirms the change of registration in the apprenticeship register and the resulting extension of the training period pursuant to Section 27b (2) HwO. • Proof of the reason for renewal (copy) In addition to the application for extension or the amendment agreement, a copy of the reason for the extension must be submitted (certificate of failure of the journeyman's or final examination, certificate of total incapacity to work from the health insurance fund, etc.).

• Application for extension of training period due to failed examination (BBiG § 21 Para. 3) www.hwk-berlin.de/downloads/antrag-verlaengerung-nicht-besta • Application for extension of the training period for a special reason (BBiG § 8 / HWO § 27c) www.hwk-berlin.de/downloads/antrag-verlaengerung-aus-besonde • Application for extension of training period due to parental leave (BEEG § 20 Para. 1) www.hwk-berlin.de/downloads/antrag-verlaengerung-elternzeit-

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• Berufsbildungsgesetz (BBiG) [Vocational Training Act] § 21 para. 3 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bbig_2005/__21.html • Berufsbildungsgesetz (BBiG) § 8 para. 2 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bbig_2005/__8.html • Handwerksordnung (HWO) [Trade and Crafts Code] § 27c para. 2 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/hwo/__27c.html • Berufsbildungsgesetz (BBiG) § 7a para. 2 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bbig_2005/__7a.html • Handwerksordnung (HWO) § 27b para. 2 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/hwo/__27b.html • Bundeselterngeld- und Elternzeitgesetz (BEEG) [Federal Parental Allowance and Parental Leave Act] § 20 para. 1 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/beeg/__20.html • Handwerksordnung (HWO) § 30 para. 1 www.gesetze-im-internet.de/hwo/__30.html

• Leaflet Extension of training period www.hwk-berlin.de/downloads/merkblatt-verlaengerung-ausbildu • Administrative guideline on the extension and shortening of the training period www.hwk-berlin.de/downloads/verwaltungsrichtlinie-zur-verlae