Online Master Craftsman in Electrical Engineering (HWK) Preparation Program

This comprehensive preparation program is designed for qualified journeymen and technical specialists in the electrical trade who aspire to earn their official Master Craftsman credential through the Chamber of Crafts (HWK). Targeting ambitious professionals aiming for managerial responsibility, workshop supervision, or company ownership in the energy and building technology sector, the curriculum provides the authoritative foundation needed to master Parts I and II of the state-recognized examination.

The curriculum systematically covers advanced electrical engineering, safety technology, measurement and control systems, automation technology, and electrical machinery, alongside contemporary lighting and appliance engineering. In addition to technical mastery, students explore order execution, project planning, preliminary and post-cost calculation, regulatory compliance, quality management, and business operations essential for leading electrical installations and contracting businesses.

Instruction is delivered through a flexible distance learning structure featuring approximately 85 modular study workbooks, digital resources in the online learning portal, and dedicated distance tutor support with evaluated assignments. Four on-site seminar modules totaling 25 days at the HWK training center provide intensive, hands-on workshop practice and direct exam simulation under the guidance of experienced instructors and official examiners.

Admission requires a completed vocational qualification in the electrical trade or an equivalent technical trade combined with relevant professional experience. Candidates must also satisfy the Chamber of Crafts examination eligibility requirements, which include a recognized journeyman certificate and relevant practical work in the field. Applications can be submitted online at any time with a four-week trial period.