Preparatory education for further vocational qualifications

In the statistics on vocational education, preparatory education for further vocational qualifications means education that is adult education and prepares for an examination for a further vocational qualification. A further vocational qualification is always obtained by passing a skills examination. A further vocational qualification can also be obtained without attending preparatory education. In an examination for a further vocational qualification the examinee demonstrate that he/she possesses the vocational skills required of a skilled worker.