Guidelines on the Mustersachverständigenordnung
(Expert Regulations) of the Zentralverband des Deutschen Handwerks (German Confederation of Skilled Crafts)

For each publicly appointed and certified expert the HWK (Chamber of Crafts) keeps a “continuing education account”. This account includes information about the number of the continuing education points which have been gained, the dates, the duration and the topics of the training courses, which have been visited, and the number of continuing education points for each course.

With regard to an appointment of five years, publicly appointed and certified experts have to provide evidence that they have gained 75-125 continuing education points in total, i.e. 15-25 continuing education points per year of appointment.

As a principle, continuing education points can only be credited for the settlement period, in which they have been acquired. It is possible to acquire continuing education points by participating in advanced training courses in the following areas:

• a. Expert knowledge
• b. Law
• c. Other subject areas of experts (e.g. rhetoric, mediation)

For activities as lecturer, author etc. the aforementioned applies.

 

Duration of Event	Number of Continuing Education Points
Two hours	2 points
Half a day	4 points
1 day	8 points
Each additional day	9 points

 

Accordingly, the continuing education points in joinery are as follows.

 

2021

Designation	Course Duration	Points
HWK (Chamber of Crafts) Oldenburg, Lecturer in the Preparation Course for Future Master Joiners	2 day	16
HWK (Chamber of Crafts) Ulm, TRGS 519 Course on Asbestos Cement Products	2 days	16
iBAT Hannover, Advanced Training for Installer Companies in Accordance with the Requirements Profile of the Bavarian State Office of Criminal Investigation	8 hours	8
Extragroup GmbH, Comparison of Digital Measurement Products, Online Seminar	2 hours	2
German Association of Parquet Flooring and Floor Technology, German Expert Conference for Parquet Flooring and Floor Technology	2 days	16
2021	7,5 days	58

 

 

2020

Designation	Course Duration	Points
HWK (Chamber of Crafts) Oldenburg, Lecturer in the Preparation Course for Future Master Joiners	2 day	16
Online Training Courses
SCM Berlin, “Be smart! High-Quality Video Productions with the Smartphone”	3 hours	2
Innoperform Webinar 9, The Amendment of the Ventilation Standard DIN 1946-6 (Ventilation in Bathrooms)	4 hours	4
2020	2,5 days	22

 

 

2019

Designation	Course Duration	Points
HWK (Chamber of Crafts) Oldenburg, Lecturer in the Preparation Course for Future Master Joiners	2 day	16
Industrie Klebstoffverband e. V. (Industrial Adhesives Association), 35th TKB Conference, Cologne	1 day	8
Dr. Schutz Group, Workshop on PU Surfaces	2 day	17
HWK (Chambers of Crafts) Oldenburg, Bremen, Ostfriesland and Osnabrück, Expert Conference, Bramsche	1 day	8
2019	6 days	49

 

 

2018

Designation	Course Duration	Points
TÜV Nord, Visual Routine Inspections of Safe Playgrounds and Playground Equipment	1 day	8
iBAT Hannover, Expert Conference Joinery	2 day	17
HBZ Münster, Certificate of Competence in Wood Preservation in Buildings	10 day	80
HWK (Chamber of Crafts) Oldenburg, Lecturer in the Preparation Course for Future Master Joiners	2 day	16
HWK (Chambers of Crafts) Oldenburg, Bremen, Ostfriesland and Osnabrück, Expert Conference, Wilhelmshaven	1 day	8
Thünen Institut Hamburg, Insect Identification	1 day	8
iBAT Hannover, Symposium Window Construction	1 day	8
2018	6 days	49

 

 

2017

Designation	Course Duration	Points
Kreishandwerkerschaft Vechta, The New Construction Contract Law 2018	1 day	8
iBAT Hannover , Expert Conference Joinery	2 day	17
Thünen Institute Hamburg, Identification of Wood Species in Window Construction	1 day	8
Akademie Schloss Raesfeld NRW, Expert Opinions on Mould Infestation in Practice and in Court	1 day	8
iBAT Hannover, Regular Training Course According to National Standard Specifications	1 day	8
Industrie Klebstoffverband e. V, (Industrial Adhesives Association), 33th TKB Conference, Köln	1 day	8
HSÜV, Holzschutz-Überwachungsverband e.V., Lastrup Fight against real house sponge	1 day	8
HWK (Chamber of Crafts) Oldenburg, Lector in the preparation course for prospective master joiners	2 days	16
Thünen Institute Hamburg, Macroscopic and microscopic determination of wood-destroying mushrooms	2 days	17
2017	12 days	98

 

 

2016

Designation	Course Duration	Points
Remmers Akademie, esd-coating, electostatic discharge	1 day	8
Ifs Köln, How to formulate the opinion?	1 day	8
iBAT Hannover, Expert Conference Joinery	2 days	17
ZVP Expert Meeting on Parquet and Floor Technology, Kassel	1 day	8
6. Buildingday of Court in Hamm	1 day	8
Expert Conference of the HWK (Chambers of Crafts) Oldenburg, Bremen, Ostfriesland and Osnabrück in Leer	1 day	8
Tischlerverband NRW, wood flooring and parquet by DIN 18356	1 day	8
HWK (Chamber of Crafts) Oldenburg, Lecturer in the preparation course for prospective master joiners	2 days	16
Kreishandwerkschaft Vechta, „ digital tender“	1/2 day	4
Remmers Akademie, current stade of technology wooden doors and window	1 day	8
Remmers Akademie, current stand of technology wooden stair painting	1 day	8
Leibnitz Universität Hannover, Optical Forensic Damage Analysis 2016	2 days	17
Remmers Akademie, current stand of technology building seal and building restoration	1 day	8
Remmers Akademie, current stand of technology building protection	1 day	8
Industrie Klebstoffverband e. V, (Industrial Adhesives Association), 32th TKB Conference, Köln	1 day	8
2016	17,5 days	142

 

 

2015

Designation	Course Duration	Points
HWK (Chamber of Crafts) Oldenburg, Lecturer in the preparation course for prospective master joiners	4 x ½ day	16
Technical University Dortmund, Certified Fastening Technician	2 days	17
Industrie Klebstoffverband e.V. (Industrial Adhesives Association), 31st TKB Conference	1 day	8
iBAT Hannover, Expert Conference Joinery	2 days	17
iBAT Hannover, Conference on Window Construction	1 day	8
Joiners‘ Guild North Rhine-Westphalia, Expert Conference	1 day	8
iBAT Hannover, ETA System Training: Wooden Stairs with Reduced Stage and Stringer Thickness	1 day	8
Expert Conference of the HWK (Chambers of Crafts) Oldenburg, Bremen, Ostfriesland and Osnabrück  in Bremen	1 day	8
EVVA, Certification and Partner Training on Electronic Locking Systems in Krefeld	3 days	26
ZVPF Conference of the Bundesfachgruppe Holz (National Specialist Group Wood)	1 day	8
2015	15 days	124

 

 

2014

Designation	Course Duration	Points
HWK (Chamber of Crafts) Oldenburg, Lecturer in the preparation course for prospective master joiners	4 x ½ days	16
Industrie Klebstoffverband e.V. (Industrial Adhesives Association), 30th TKB Conference	1 day	8
iBAT Hannover, Expert Conference Joinery	1 day	8
TÜV Rhineland, Smoke Alarm Specialist	1 day	8
ZVP Expert Meeting on Parquet and Floor Technology	2 days	17
iBAT Hannover (in Lingen), Legally Compliant Construction of Wooden Stairs	1 day	8
iBAT Hannover, ETA System Training: Wooden Stairs with Reduced Stage and Stringer Thickness	1 day	8
Kreishandwerkerschaft (Guild of Master Craftsmen) Vechta, 16 Practical Ways to Resolve Payment Demands Successfully	1 day	8
Leibnitz University Hannover, Optical Forensic Damage Analysis	2 days	17
HWK (Chamber of Crafts) Oldenburg, Rhetoric Course	2 days	17
2014	14 days	115

 

 

2013

Designation	Course Duration	Points
HWK (Chamber of Crafts) Oldenburg, Lecturer in the preparation course for prospective master joiners	4 x ½ days	16
iBAT Hannover, Constructor Course according to DIN 18104-1	1 day	8
iBAT Hannover, Constructor Course according to DIN 18104-2	1 day	8
iBAT Hannover, Emergency Opening of Windows and Doors	1 day	8
ZVP Expert Meeting on Parquet and Floor Technology	2 days	17
Ifs Cologne, Experts in Extrajudicial Dispute Resolution	1 day	8
iBAT Hannover, Conference on Window Construction, Sound Insulation and Burglar Resistance	1 day	8
Conference on Security North Rhine-Westphalia 2013	1 day	8
Akademie Schloss Raesfeld/North Rhine-Westphalia, How to produce an Expert Opinion for Liability Insurers	2 days	17
2013	12 days	98

 

 

2012

Designation	Course Duration	Points
HWK (Chamber of Crafts) Oldenburg, Lecturer in the preparation course for prospective master joiners	4 x ½ days	16
Woca Denmark, Colouring of Wood	1 day	8
Akademie Schloss Raesfeld/North Rhine-Westphalia, Compensation of Court-Appointed Experts	1 day	8
iBAT Hannover, Conference Interior Fitting	1 day	8
iBAT Hannover, Expert Conference	2 days	17
Akademie Schloss Raesfeld/North Rhine-Westphalia, Digital Photography for Experts	1 day	8
3rd Troisdorf Expert Colloquium	½ days	4
4th Troisdorf Expert Colloquium	½ days	4
Würth, Theoretical and Practical Plug Technology	1 day	8
Uzin AG, Focus Parquet	1 day	8
2012	11 days	89

 

 

2011

Designation	Course Duration	Points
ZVP Expert Meeting on Parquet and Floor Technology	2 days	17
ZVP Conference of the Bundesfachgruppe Holz (National Specialist Group Wood)	2 days	17
IFT Rosenheim, Expert Forum on Window Construction	1 days	8
Akademie Schloss Raesfeld/North Rhine-Westphalia, Experts III	2 days	17
Akademie Schloss Raesfeld/North Rhine-Westphalia, Window Installation	1 day	8
iBAT Hannover, Application Seminar for Experts I	2 days	17
iBAT Hannover, Application Seminar for Experts II	2 day	17
4th Troisdorf Expert Colloquium	½ days	4
iBAT Hannover, Expert Conference	2 days	17
2011	13 days	110

 

 

2010

Designation	Course Duration	Points
Akademie Schloss Raesfeld/North Rhine-Westphalia, Experts I Basic Seminar	2 days	17
Akademie Schloss Raesfeld/North Rhine-Westphalia, Experts II Advanced Seminar	2 days	17
2010	4 days	34

 

 

2006

Designation	Course Duration	Points
QUO VADIS, Participation 5th International Forum on Flooring	1 day	8
Firma Stauf, Workshop on Surface Preparation	1 day	8
2006	2 days	16

 

 

2001-2006

• Interior fitting of luxury yachts, mainly abroad

 

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2001

• Preparation Master Craftsman, Holzfachschule (Technical College Wood Technology) Bad Wildungen
• Master Craftsman Diploma at the Handwerkskammer (Chamber of Crafts) Kassel

 

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2000

• CNC Course, Kreishandwerkerschaft (Guild of Master Craftsmen) Vechta
• Effect Finish, FHM Fachschule Holztechnik (Technical College Wood Technology) Melle

 

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1998

• Journeyman’s Certificate in Joinery