Policy revision for examination requirements and examination instruments

Coverbild: Policy revision for examination requirements and examination instruments
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Issue/Year (Volume) 4/2026 (55)
Page(s) 55-59
License German Copyright Act
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    englisch

Examinations translate the occupational requirements set out in training regulations into verifiable performance. Examination regulations are nationally standardised and must be legally robust, professionally appropriate and feasible for examination practice. They should also ensure the comparability of examination outcomes. The new Board Recommendation 186 stipulates guidelines in this regard. This article sets out the most important updates for regulatory practice and for the conducting of examinations.