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Key Facts: Blikkenslagermester Exam

3 areas

Bedriftsledelse, Faglig ledelse, and Faglig fordypning

Mesterbrevnemnda

Grade D

Minimum passing grade for the required education

Mesterbrevnemnda

2 years

Designed education timeframe alongside work

Mesterbrevnemnda study plans

2 or 6 years

At least two years after the trade test, or at least six years in the trade

Mesterbrevnemnda application requirements

NOK 1,280

Ordinary application fee in 2026

Mesterbrevnemnda

NOK 1,980

Annual fee in 2026

Mesterbrevnemnda

6 modules

Faglig ledelse i byggfag, common to the Byggfag group

Study Plan — Faglig ledelse (Byggfag)

TK1 / TK2

Ansvarsrett coverage: prosjekterende in tiltaksklasse 1, utførende and søker in tiltaksklasse 2

Study Plan — Faglig fordypning (Ventilasjons- og blikkenslagerfaget)

The qualification combines Bedriftsledelse, Faglig ledelse i byggfag, and Faglig fordypning in ventilasjons- og blikkenslagerfaget. The trade plan covers building applications, design, execution, calculation, and handover of sheet-metal and ventilation work, with ansvarsrett coverage in tiltaksklasse 1 and 2.

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1Which conditions must normally be met for a blikkenslager to be awarded a mesterbrev?
A.A fagbrev and five years as a firm owner, with no further education
B.The mesterutdanning only, with no requirement for practice
C.Svennebrev, the required practice, and mesterutdanning passed with D or better
D.Sentral godkjenning for the firm and three years of practice
Explanation: Mesterbrevnemnda awards the mesterbrev to applicants who have a fag- or svennebrev in the trade, the required practice, and have passed the mesterutdanning (Bedriftsledelse, Faglig ledelse and Faglig fordypning) with grade D or better. The application fee in 2026 is NOK 1,280.
2Under arbeidsmiljøloven § 10-6 (4), what are the general limits on overtime?
A.10 hours in 7 days, 25 hours in 4 weeks and 200 hours in 52 weeks
B.20 hours in 7 days, 50 hours in 4 weeks and 300 hours in 52 weeks
C.5 hours in 7 days and 100 hours in 52 weeks, with no 4-week limit
D.No limits, as long as the overtime supplement is paid
Explanation: Arbeidsmiljøloven § 10-6 (4): overtime must not exceed 10 hours in 7 days, 25 hours in 4 consecutive weeks and 200 hours in 52 weeks. Higher limits can be agreed with tillitsvalgte or allowed by Arbeidstilsynet in special cases.
3Under arbeidsmiljøloven § 14-5, when must a written employment contract be in place for a blikkenslager hired for more than one month?
A.Only if the employee asks for one in writing
B.As soon as possible, at the latest seven days after the start
C.Within six months, when the agreed prøvetid has come to an end
D.Within one month, when the first salary is paid
Explanation: Arbeidsmiljøloven § 14-5 requires a written contract in all employment. For employment lasting more than one month, it must be in place as soon as possible and at the latest seven days after the start; for shorter employment or hired-in labour, it must be made at once (rules in force from 1 July 2024).
4What is the main purpose of internkontrollforskriften for a roofing and sheet metal firm?
A.To give the bank a system that guarantees the firm's liquidity
B.To replace building permits with the firm's own written self-certification
C.To exempt materials bought from the EU from MVA
D.To make the firm work systematically to meet HSE rules, and document it
Explanation: Internkontrollforskriften requires enterprises to work systematically, and document in writing, that the requirements of the HSE legislation (working environment, fire, electrical safety, pollution and more) are met.
5Under ferieloven § 10, what is the statutory holiday pay rate for an employee under 60 with the legal holiday of four weeks and one day?
A.10.2 % of the holiday pay basis
B.12.0 % of the holiday pay basis
C.8.5 % of the holiday pay basis
D.15.0 % of the holiday pay basis
Explanation: Ferieloven § 10: holiday pay is 10.2 % of the holiday pay basis. Where a tariff agreement gives a fifth week, 12 % is used. Employees over 60 get an extra week and 2.3 percentage points more.
6What is the arbeidsgiveravgift rate in zone 1, such as Oslo and other central areas?
A.14.1 %
B.10.6 %
C.7.9 %
D.22 %
Explanation: Arbeidsgiveravgift is differentiated by zone. In zone 1 the rate is 14.1 % of wages and other remuneration. It must be included in the firm's social costs when calculating hourly rates.
7Under folketrygdloven § 8-19, how long is the employer period (arbeidsgiverperiode) for sick pay?
A.The first 3 calendar days
B.The first 30 working days
C.The first 16 calendar days
D.None; NAV pays from the first day
Explanation: Folketrygdloven § 8-19: the employer pays sick pay for the first 16 calendar days of a sickness absence (the arbeidsgiverperiode). After that, NAV pays.
8What MVA does a Norwegian sheet metal contractor charge on roofing work, labour and flashings included?
A.25 % on labour only; the materials are exempt
B.25 % on the whole price, labour and materials
C.0 %, since roofing work on homes is exempt
D.25 %, but only on jobs over NOK 50,000
Explanation: Building services carry the general MVA rate of 25 % (merverdiavgiftsloven § 5-1) on the full price, both labour and materials.
9Under håndverkertjenesteloven § 24, what applies when a consumer finds a defect in roofing work?
A.The consumer may at once hire another firm and send the whole bill to the first
B.The consumer must accept a price reduction instead of a repair
C.The firm may refuse any repair once the work is invoiced
D.The consumer can demand that the firm repair it, and the firm may offer to
Explanation: Håndverkertjenesteloven § 24: the consumer can demand repair when it can be done without unreasonable cost or inconvenience for the provider. Even if the consumer does not demand it, the provider may repair when this causes the consumer no significant inconvenience and the consumer has no special reason to object. Repair is at the provider's cost. Price reduction, cancellation and damages are other remedies.
10Which of these is an indirect cost (indirekte kostnad) for a sheet metal firm?
A.Copper and zinc ordered for one specific project
B.A crane hired only to lift the sheets onto one building
C.Wages for the hours spent on one specific project
D.Workshop rent and depreciation of the folding machine
Explanation: Indirect costs are shared costs that cannot be traced to a single job, such as workshop rent, administration and general depreciation. They are allocated to jobs through markups.

About the Blikkenslagermester Exam

Blikkenslagermester is the protected Norwegian master-craftsman title for ventilasjons- og blikkenslagerfaget, awarded by Mesterbrevnemnda under mesterbrevloven. Candidates combine business leadership with Byggfag professional leadership and trade-specific Faglig fordypning in sheet-metal and ventilation work, from building applications and design to execution, calculation and handover. This independent practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of published topics; it is not an official translation, an official question set, a format simulation, or a substitute for provider assessments.

Exam sponsor: Mesterbrevnemnda. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Mesterutdanningen has three areas: Bedriftsledelse, common to all master trades; Faglig ledelse i byggfag, common to the Byggfag group, with six modules (Byggenæringen, Byggesaken, Prosjektering, Kontrahering, Byggeplass, Ferdigstillelse og sluttdokumentasjon); and Faglig fordypning in ventilasjons- og blikkenslagerfaget, with five main themes (Byggesøknader, Prosjektering, Utførelse, Faglig kalkulasjon, Ferdigstillelse og sluttdokumentasjon).

Time Limit

No national single-sitting duration is published. The education is designed for completion within two years alongside work; Faglig ledelse and Faglig fordypning normally take one year together.

Passing Score

Grade D or better on the A–F scale

Exam / Certification Fees

NOK 1,280 ordinary application processing fee and NOK 1,980 annual fee for 2026; provider tuition is separate

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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Bedriftsledelse

Leadership and administration, employment and HSE duties, the Mesterbrev Act, cost calculation, pricing, liquidity, MVA, consumer and contract law, and marketing.

No national assessment percentage published

Faglig ledelse i byggfag

The building industry and its actors, the building application process under SAK10, design responsibility, contracting and standard contracts, site management and HSE coordination, and handover and FDV documentation.

No national assessment percentage published

Faglig fordypning — Ventilasjons- og blikkenslagerfaget

Metal roofing and seaming, metal properties and corrosion, flashings and architectural details, rainwater systems, roof safety, ventilation ductwork, fire-rated penetrations, and calculation and handover documentation.

Preparing for the Blikkenslagermester Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Grade D or better on the A–F scale
  • Assessment: Mesterutdanningen has three areas: Bedriftsledelse, common to all master trades; Faglig ledelse i byggfag, common to the Byggfag group, with six modules (Byggenæringen, Byggesaken, Prosjektering, Kontrahering, Byggeplass, Ferdigstillelse og sluttdokumentasjon); and Faglig fordypning in ventilasjons- og blikkenslagerfaget, with five main themes (Byggesøknader, Prosjektering, Utførelse, Faglig kalkulasjon, Ferdigstillelse og sluttdokumentasjon).
  • Time limit: No national single-sitting duration is published. The education is designed for completion within two years alongside work; Faglig ledelse and Faglig fordypning normally take one year together.
  • Exam / certification fees: NOK 1,280 ordinary application processing fee and NOK 1,980 annual fee for 2026; provider tuition is separate Official sources

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Blikkenslagermester: Suggested Study Strategy

1Organize study around the three official areas: Bedriftsledelse, Faglig ledelse i byggfag, and Faglig fordypning in ventilasjons- og blikkenslagerfaget.
2Connect material choice to corrosion risk: galvanic contact, run-off from copper, and coatings matter as much as seam type.
3Practise roof and flashing details as design decisions with falls, expansion, and water management, not only as workshop routines.
4Know when sheet-metal and ventilation work falls under the building application process and what the ansvarlig utførende must document.
5Treat these questions as concept checks and confirm assessment instructions directly with the education provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Blikkenslagermester title?

Blikkenslagermester is the protected Mester title for ventilasjons- og blikkenslagerfaget under the Norwegian Mesterbrev scheme. Mesterbrevnemnda awards the credential to applicants who meet the education and trade-practice requirements.

What are the main eligibility requirements?

Applicants need a fag- or svennebrev in ventilasjons- og blikkenslagerfaget, Mesterutdanningen or another accepted education passed with grade D or better, and either at least six years of practice in the trade or at least two years after the trade test.

What does the Byggfag Mesterutdanning cover?

It covers Bedriftsledelse, Faglig ledelse i byggfag, and Faglig fordypning in ventilasjons- og blikkenslagerfaget. Faglig ledelse has six modules from the building industry to handover documentation, and Faglig fordypning follows five themes: building applications, design, execution, calculation, and handover documentation.

What is the official assessment format?

Mesterbrevnemnda does not publish one national fixed question count or duration. Bedriftsledelse has a final individual assessment by an internal and an external examiner, and the Byggfag plans require a final individual assessment of both Faglig ledelse and Faglig fordypning by an internal and an external examiner, graded A–F. Grade D or better is needed to apply for the Mesterbrev.

How much are the 2026 Mesterbrev fees?

The ordinary application processing fee is NOK 1,280 and the annual fee is NOK 1,980. Tuition charged by an education provider is separate, and the annual fee is required to use the Mester title and emblem commercially.

Does this bank reproduce the official language or format?

No. Mesterbrevnemnda publishes the national study plans in Norwegian but does not publish a definitive assessment-language list, so no official delivery language is inferred here. This is independent English-language multiple-choice practice for the published topics, not an official translation or format simulation, and it cannot replace the provider's assessments.