Name of qualification Zidarski mojster/zidarska mojstricaAdd to comparison [1]
Translated title (no legal status) Master bricklayer
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

The candidate is able to:

  • set up simple scaffolding in accordance with regulations,
  • masonry with all types of bricks and blocks,
  • to make concrete and reinforced concrete structures, sewage facilities, internal and external plasters and facades, floors and external arrangements in the field,
  • install insulation, joinery and locksmith products,
  • assemble prefabricated elements,
  • carry out rehabilitation and maintenance work,
  • plan and implement practical education of students and introduction of new employees in the company (content, methodological, didactic and technical),
  • independently organize and manage employees in their business unit, taking into account regulations in the field of labor law, rules of teamwork and management skills,
  • communicate independently with employees and business partners, taking into account the principles of successful communication and business etiquette using modern information and communication technology,
  • comprehensively and responsibly manage and monitor the implementation of regulations and standards regarding safety and health at work and environmental protection principles in its business unit,
  • monitor the work processes in its business unit to achieve quality standards and implement measures to improve quality in accordance with the standards and strategy of the business unit,
  • to ensure the profitability of the business unit in cooperation with other services, taking into account the legality of the business environment and regulations in the financial and economic field.

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 Craft and Small Business of Slovenia

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