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Rules for the vocational training to become an electrician are set

Official title (in Danish): Bekendtgørelse om er­hvervsud­dan­nelsen til elektriker

Executive order · BEK nr. 460 af 11.05.2026 · Børne- og Un­der­vis­nings­min­is­ter­iet

In short

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  • What it sets out:
    • The executive order sets out what the training to become an electrician includes.
    • It also sets the length of the training, the requirements for moving on, and the finish with a journeyman's test and journeyman's certificate.
  • Who: The rules apply to pupils and apprentices on the electrician training. They do not apply to those who started or moved to the training before entry into force. However, they can switch to the new rules by agreement.
  • When: The executive order entered into force on 1 August 2026.

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Source: Retsinformation.dk

Translated from Danish · The Danish version and the original source apply.

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  1. Issued · 11 May 2026
  2. Published in the Danish Law Gazette (Lovtidende) · 13 May 2026
  3. In force · 1 August 2026