Competence-oriented examining – examination practice and further needs for development

The introduction of the German Qualification Framework (DQR), establishes an understanding of competence across all sectors of German education that is geared towards occupational competence. But what does this understanding mean for examinations in the dual system? The article introduces selected results of a BIBB research project in which existing examination practice in four selected occupations was studied. Referring to the occupation “Insurance and financial services broker – specialising in insurance” as an example, this article looks at the examination requirements, the setting of tasks and assessment of examination performance in terms of orientation to competences. In conclusion, needs for further development across occupations are pointed out.