​Central

State authorities are responsible for:

• Overall competence (Art. 14(1) Constitution);
• 50% funding for teaching staff in vocational training schools;
• Framework curricula for apprenticeships laid down by the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research.

Responsible ministries/bodies

Federal Ministry for Digital and Economic Affairs

Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (only DE)

Austrian Public Employment Service

 Regional

Regional authorities are responsible for:

• Detailed curricula for apprenticeships;
• "Lehrlingsstellen" established by the regional chamber of commerce supervise the aptitude of teachers and educational institutions, offer advice to apprentices and carry out the examinations.

Sources:

Federal Ministry for Digital and Economic Affairs – Information on apprenticeships

Berufsausbildungsgesetz (only DE)