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Communication Electronics (Kommunikationselektronik)
GewO §94 Z.37
Verified: April 2026
Key Facts
- Type: Regulated trade (Handwerk)
- Qualification: Master craftsperson examination (Meisterprüfung) or equivalent
- Registration cost: Free (€0)
- Related apprenticeship: Elektronik — Kommunikationselektronik (3.5 years)
- Growing demand: Smart home, fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), and building automation drive strong market
What This Trade Covers
- Planning, installation, and maintenance of structured cabling and network infrastructure
- Fiber optic cable installation, splicing, and testing (FTTH/FTTB)
- Smart home and building automation system integration (KNX, Loxone, etc.)
- Intercom, video door entry, and access control systems
- Satellite, terrestrial, and cable TV reception systems
- Alarm and security system installation (intrusion detection, CCTV)
Important distinction: Communication Electronics covers low-voltage signal and data systems. Mains electrical wiring (230V/400V power circuits, lighting, distribution boards) requires the separate Elektrotechnik license (§94 Z.16). In practice many firms hold both licenses, but each requires its own proof of competence.
Related Guides
Legally binding: German text of GewO 1994.