Name of qualification Mojster za strojenje usnja in krzna/mojstrica za strojenje usnja in krznaAdd to comparison [1]
Translated title (no legal status) Master leather and fur tanner
Type of qualification Mojster
Category of qualification Izobrazba
Type of education Upper secondary technical education
Admission requirements

Fulfilment of one of the following conditions:

  • the candidate has obtained a secondary vocational qualification (any stream) and has at least three years of professional experience,
  • the candidate has obtained a secondary technical qualification (any stream) and has at least two years of professional experience,
  • the candidate has obtained a higher vocational qualification or first-cycle professional higher education qualification (any stream) and has at least one year of professional experience.
ISCED field
ISCED subfield
Qualification level

SQF 5
EQF 4

Holders of a master craftsman qualification will be able to:

  • organise and manage the work process,
  • assure quality for products and services,
  • prepare a business plan and analyse the results of work,
  • receive customers and provide advice,
  • manage the purchase and sale of products or services
  • operate a business rationally and economically (staff, standards and calculation of services),
  • draft proposals for the rewarding of co-workers and work to ensure a positive working environment,
  • recruit staff and plan their development,
  • implement environmental regulations and regulations on safety at work, fire safety and environmental protection,
  • transfer knowledge, skills, experience and new developments in the profession to apprentices, students and co-workers,
  • tan all types of hides for leather production to the standard of a master craftsman.

Members of examination boards for each examination unit separately. Appointed by the minister responsible for education. Appointment may be renewed every 4 years.

Candidates sit a master craftsman examination, which consists of four units:

  • a practical unit,
  • a technical and theoretical part,
  • a business and economics part,
  • an education part.

Candidates must pass all four units of the master craftsman examination to receive the title of master craftsman.

Chamber of Crafts and Small Business of Slovenia

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