How useful is the German IHK certificate?

Germany not only has a developed vocational education system, but also has a perfect vocational qualification certificate system. The most important kind of certificate is the vocational training graduation examination certificate issued by various industry associations. As the most important trade association in Germany, the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) covers all enterprises except handicrafts, freelancers and agricultural enterprises, and the professional qualification certificates granted by IHK are valid throughout Germany. Due to the international influence of German vocational education, the holder of this certificate has great advantages in employment in Europe and even other countries.

German vocational skill appraisal began more than 100 years ago, and its specific operating institutions are guild-style trade federations, such as Federation of Industry and Commerce, Federation of Handicraft Industry, Federation of Agriculture, Federation of Doctors, etc. At present, there are about 300 such institutions in Germany. The jurisdiction of the Federation is divided into administrative regions, representing the overall interests of enterprises in various industries in the region and serving these economic entities. They are intermediaries between the government and the economic circles.

(1) Training Evaluation Form

Germany adopts "dual system" training mode, that is, students receiving vocational education are in the training process of two to three years. We should not only learn theoretical knowledge in vocational schools (or training institutions), but also exercise practical operation ability in enterprises. Among them, * * * has two big exams, namely the mid-term exam and the final graduation exam in the middle of the training, which are organized and implemented by various industry federations.

(2) Evaluation procedure

First, set up an examination committee. Each examination committee is composed of representatives of employers, employees and vocational schools (or training institutions), at least one of whom is a teacher of vocational schools (or training institutions), and the number of representatives of employers and employees is equal.

Secondly, determine the date of the exam. There are two exam periods in summer and winter every year, and the specific exam dates are generally announced three months before the exam. Re-examiners apply to the competent department in written form. If approved, they can get an examination notice indicating the time and place of the examination and take part in the national unified examination organized by various industry federations. Finally, the examination is carried out, which combines the characteristics of dual-system teaching, including both written examination and practical operation skill examination. The former is usually 5 to 6 hours, and the latter is 12 hours. If necessary, the oral examination can be increased by half to 1 hour. Those who pass the exam will be awarded certificates by the Federation.

(3) the role of the certificate

The certificate can not only prove the professional skills of the holder, but also give the holder the right to ask for the corresponding work and labor remuneration in the process of job hunting, so that the skills are really linked to the salary.

The ceremony of issuing certificates was very grand, with leaders' speeches, guests' attendance, band accompaniment, news media reports and awards from outstanding candidates. This shows the position of the vocational qualification certificate system in society.