Name of qualification Tesarski mojster/tesarska mojstricaAdd to comparison [1]
Translated title (no legal status) Master carpenter
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 Field
Tehnika, proizvodne tehnologije in gradbeništvo
ISCED subfield subfield gradbeništvo
Qualification level

SQF 5
EQF 4

Holders of a master craftsman qualification will be able to:

  • make carpentry products to master craftsman standard,
  • lead and formulate the development strategy of a workshop,
  • ensure the quality of products or services,
  • organise own work and working groups,
  • make calculations and estimates,
  • receive customers and provide advice,
  • prepare a business plan and analyse the results of work,
  • transfer knowledge, skills and experience to apprentices and students,
  • recruit staff and plan their development,
  • implement environmental regulations and regulations on safety at work, fire safety and environmental protection.

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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