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Master craftsman in electrical engineering
Also known as: Master of electrical engineering, Certified industrial master electrician
German: Industriemeister Elektrotechnik
In the German vocational system, the master craftsman in electrical engineering (Industriemeister Elektrotechnik) is an advanced vocational qualification for experienced electricians that qualifies holders to lead technical teams, plan work and take responsibility for electrical work in industrial companies; it is not an academic master's degree.
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In one sentence
A German advanced vocational qualification (Industriemeister Elektrotechnik) for leading electrical teams in industry; not an academic degree.
Example
The maintenance team for the plant's electrical equipment is led by a master craftsman in electrical engineering, who assigns work and approves isolation procedures.
How it applies
- Organization: In German-speaking companies, holders of this qualification often act as electrically skilled persons with supervisory responsibility, for example as the responsible electrician for an area. Such responsibilities are assigned by the organization; the certificate alone doesn't transfer them.
- Translation: The list's English term "Master of electrical engineering" can be mistaken for an academic Master of Science or Master of Engineering degree. In English documents, use "master craftsman" or explain the qualification.
- Documentation: When manuals require a particular qualification for a task, describe the required competence (for example "electrically skilled person") rather than a national certificate, so the requirement works in other countries. Link to the definitions of Qualified person or Competent person where applicable.
Master craftsman vs. qualified person
The master craftsman title is a national vocational qualification. A Qualified person in safety standards is defined by knowledge, training and experience for a task, whatever the certificate.