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Glossary

In our glossary, you can find a list of important terms related to work and life in Germany.

Reference occupation

German: Referenzberuf

The reference occupation (also: reference qualification) describes a German professional qualification. In the recognition procedure, the international qualification is compared with the German reference by assessing its equivalence. The determination of the reference occupation applies to regulated as well as non-regulated occupations.

Theme: Working, Recognition

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