Dual occupations in a new light

They design, craft and repair jewellery made of gold, silver and other high-quality metals: under the new professional title of "goldsmith and silversmith", the previously separate training occupations will be merged into one as of 1 August. The new profession is divided into two specialisations: goldsmithing and silversmithing. So-called additive manufacturing processes such as 3D printing, changed work processes, modern techniques, sustainability and customer advice will be given greater consideration in training in future. With the new training regulations, the previous professions of precious metal tester and pre-polisher will be abolished.

Technological change, advancing digitalisation and the energy transition also made it necessary to modernise the following professions. New training regulations will also come into force for these professions on 1 August:

• Precious stone setter
• Florist
• Photographer
• Judicial clerk
• Office manager
• Chimney sweep

Application for professional recognition possible

The training regulation and exact title of the German reference occupation are the basis for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications. Skilled workers can apply for the recognition of their foreign professional qualifications as soon as the training regulations for the new occupations come into force.

Information on the German reference occupations can be found in the Recognition Finder in the Skilled workers section of „Anerkennung in Deutschland“. The Profi-Filter here in the advisor section also provides information on the responsibility for and details on the recognition procedure.

More information

BIBB press release from 29/07/2025

BIBB: Jewellery making in a new light

BIBB: New and modernised training occupations 2025

List of training occupations 2025