Overview
Szakmai vizsga is the Hungarian national vocational examination that certifies completion of a vocational qualification (szakképesítés) within Hungary's vocational training system. It is taken after a vocational training programme, whether completed at a vocational school, technical secondary school, or through adult vocational training.
Who can apply
Candidates are students who have completed the required vocational curriculum for their chosen trade, or adult learners who have completed an accredited vocational training course covering the same national qualification requirements.
Exam pattern
The szakmai vizsga combines a theoretical component, testing the knowledge set out in the national vocational qualification requirements for the trade, with a practical component in which candidates demonstrate hands-on competence in trade-specific tasks. The exact structure and weighting of theory and practice depend on the specific vocational qualification (szakma) being examined.
Marking and results
Candidates must pass both the theoretical and practical parts to be awarded the vocational qualification certificate (szakmai bizonyítvány) for that trade.
How to apply
Students enrolled in an accredited vocational programme are registered for the exam by their training institution; adult learners register through the training provider delivering their accredited course.
FAQs
Does the szakmai vizsga include a practical test?
Yes. It combines a theoretical exam with a practical demonstration of trade skills, and candidates must pass both parts.
Can adults take the szakmai vizsga outside of school?
Yes, through accredited adult vocational training courses that prepare candidates for the same national qualification requirements as school-based programmes.