On the basis of the master craftsman preparation courses, the examinations for master farmer, master animal farmer, master forester and master gardener are held before the examination board of the competent body. Further training qualifications in the field of herd management and organic farming as well as examinations for instructor aptitude in agriculture and home economics are conducted by examination boards of the competent authority.

The Thuringian State Office for Agriculture and Rural Areas (TLLLR), Department 46 is the competent body for the acceptance of further training examinations (higher-qualifying vocational training) in agriculture and home economics in the Free State of Thuringia, which are regulated in accordance with the Vocational Training Act (Berufsbildungsgesetz)