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#BGBl. 2025 I Nr. 336Regulation on the Vocational Training for Process Mechanic in Glass Technology

🇩🇪Germany··Other·Medium Impact·Gazette #336·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

This German federal regulation, published on 19 December 2025, establishes a new framework for the dual vocational training program for Process Mechanics in Glass Technology. It modernizes the apprenticeship curriculum, training content, and examination standards for this skilled trade. The ordinance updates the previous regulations from 2005 and 1982, reflecting technological advancements in glass manufacturing, automation, and environmental standards. It defines the three-year training period, required competencies in areas such as glass melting, forming, processing, quality control, and maintenance of production equipment.

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Key Changes

  • Replaces previous training regulations from 2005 and 1982 with updated curriculum
  • Defines standardized three-year dual vocational training program
  • Incorporates modern competencies in automation, digitalization and sustainable glass production

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Obligations

What this law requires

high

Implement a three-year dual vocational training program for Process Mechanics in Glass Technology that complies with the curriculum and competency standards defined in this regulation

Training employers and vocational training providers in Germany
operational
high

Ensure apprentices acquire competencies in glass melting, forming, processing, quality control, and maintenance of production equipment as specified in the modernized training framework

Training employers and vocational schools
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high

Conduct examinations for Process Mechanics in Glass Technology according to the updated examination standards established in this regulation

Examination boards and competent authorities overseeing vocational training
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high

Replace or cease application of the previous regulations from 2005 and 1982 for this apprenticeship program, transitioning to the new framework requirements

All training providers and employers offering Process Mechanic Glass Technology apprenticeships
operational
medium

Integrate technological advancements in glass manufacturing, automation, and environmental standards into the training curriculum

Training employers and vocational training providers
operational

Affected Parties

Vocational training institutionsGlass manufacturing companies+4 more…

Tags

vocational training,glass technology,apprenticeship