Authorisation for Taking an Examination to Obtain the Combustion Installation Foreman Licence

From National Registry of Administrative Public Services



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At a glance

Points of service

Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Regions, Development Directorate, Vocational Department of the Region of the place of professional establishment or the place of permanent residence

Digital provision points

Remote Points of service

Number of required documents

4 to 5

Fees

149 €

Deadline of completion

15 days

Description

The process concerns authorisation for taking an examination to obtain the combustion installation foreman licence and is first part for the final issuance of the Foreman Combustion Installation licence.

The parts of the process are: Authorisation of participation in examinations for the purpose of obtaining Foreman Technician Combustion Installation licence - the final stage is the issuance of a Certificate (Attestation) of Submission of Supporting Documents – and issuance of a Foreman Technician Combustion Installation licence - the final stage is the issuance of the relevant licence.

The abovementioned process concerns eligible natural persons

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

Development Directorate, Vocational Department of the Region of the place of professional establishment or the place of permanent residence

Provided to

Related links

Notes

The deadline concerns the issuance attestation of the announcement for the authorisation for Taking an Examination to Obtain licence the Plumber Chief Technician Licence.

Last update

02/09/2026

Application

Application Type

Application / Solemn Declaration

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Persons

Title

Application – Solemn Declaration of article 8 of Law 1599/1986

Notes:

1st part of the process: Authorisation for taking an examination to obtain the combustion Installation Foreman Licence

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes

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    Requirements

      Fees

        Related

        Means of redress or appeal:

        Judicial redress

        Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:

        Tacit approval

        Authorisation for Taking an Examination: In case of expiration of the above deadline of 15 days, it is considered that the application of the interested party has been implicitly accepted, according to par. 4 of article 14 of Law 3844/2010 (Government Gazette 63 / AD / 3-5-2010). The interested party in the above case of tacit approval may re-quest the relevant certificate from the Issuing Authority, in accordance with par. 4 of article 10 of Law 3230/2004 (Government Gazette 44 / AD / 11.02.2004).

        NACE

        • 43.2 Electrical, plumbing and other construction installation activities

        Output & Results

        Output

        Administrative Act, Document Production

        Steps

          Digital steps

            Other information

            Official title

            Authorisation for Taking an Examination to Obtain the Combustion Installation Foreman Licence

            Languages supported

            Greek, English

            Ways of provision

            Establishment

            Registries updated

            Ενιαίο Μητρώο Προσώπων (Φ/Ν) που ασκούν Τεχνικά Επαγγέλματα σύμφωνα με το ν. 3982/2011

            Legislation

              Categories

              Τype of procedure

              Trigger

              Applied for

              Trigger (submission method)

              Application (digital), Application (handwritten)

              Type

              Outgoing

              End of Process

              Ιndefinite

              N1

              ,


            • 1 Possession of passwords to enter software The applicant shall have a TAXISnet username and password.

              No No

            • 2 Labour 1st part of the process: Authorisation for taking an examination to obtain the combustion Installation Foreman Licence: 1. The applicant must have obtained the licence of Combustion Installation Chief Technician or 2. The applicant must have obtained the licence of Installer - Maintainer of Liquid Fuel Burners or 3. If the applicant is a citizen of an EU member state and has acquired his/her professional qualifications in another Member State, either as a self-employed or as an employee, these professional qualifications must have been recognized by the competent authority of the country.

              No No

            • 3 Prior Service 1st part of the process: Authorisation for taking an examination to obtain the combustion Installation Foreman Licence: a) If the applicant has obtained the licence or the Attestation of Announcement of a Combustion Installation Chief Technician, he/she must also have acquired 24 months of previous work experience or b) If the applicant has obtained the licence of Installer - Maintainer of Liquid Fuel Burners, he/she must also have acquired 6 months of previous work experience at fuel installations or c) In case the applicant has attended one or more special Vocational training programs, the corresponding prerequisite service may be replaced up to 25% by those, after the issuance of an Attestation of Announcement or a valid licence.

              No No

            • 4 Educational 1st part of the process: Authorisation for taking an examination to obtain the combustion Installation Foreman Licence: If the applicant has obtained a degree abroad he/she must submit in addition: An equivalence decision of the Hellenic Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP).

              No No

            • 1 Concerns the 1st part of the process for the authorisation for taking an examination to obtain the combustion Installation Foreman Licence 31 €

              Cost Calculation One-off

              Method of Payment Digital (web banking)

              Type of Cost Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)

              No

            • 2 Concerns the 2nd part of the process for the issuance of Combustion Installation Technician licence - Theoretical exams 39 €

              Cost Calculation One-off

              Method of Payment Digital (web banking)

              Type of Cost Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)

              No

            • 3 Concerns the 2nd part of the process for the issuance of Combustion Installation Technician licence - Theoretical exams 79 €

              Cost Calculation One-off

              Method of Payment Digital (web banking)

              Type of Cost Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)

              No

            • 1 In case the applicant is a citizen outside the EU a residence or work permit issued in accordance with the provisions in force is also submitted. Residence Permit

              In case the applicant is a citizen outside the EU a residence or work permit issued in accordance with the provisions in force is also submitted.

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/polites-allon-kraton/khoregese-adeias-diamones-gia-exairetikous-logous

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: 1st part of the process: Authorisation for taking an examination to obtain the combustion Installation Foreman Licence

              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Citizenship

              No 4178

            • 2
              1. Clear photocopy of the Attestation of Announcement of the profession of Combustion Installation Technician or
              2. Clear photocopy of the Attestation of Announcement) of the profession of Installer - Maintainer of Liquid Fuel Burners or
              3. Decision of Recognition for professional qualifications by the Council for the Recognition of Professional Skills (SAEP).
              Work Permit

              1. Clear photocopy of the Attestation of Announcement of the profession of Combustion Installation Technician or
              2. Clear photocopy of the Attestation of Announcement) of the profession of Installer - Maintainer of Liquid Fuel Burners or
              3. Decision of Recognition for professional qualifications by the Council for the Recognition of Professional Skills (SAEP).

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: 1st part of the process: Authorisation for taking an examination to obtain the combustion Installation Foreman Licence

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 9197

            • 3
              1. If the applicant worked as an employee: Proof of previous work experience from the company where the applicant was employed, co-signed by the supervisor (holder of a licence or an attestation of announcement), in which the details of the employer and the supervising licencee or holder of the attestation of announcement - licence number and issuing authority - the details of the person concerned, the duration of employment - exact time of employment in wages -, the specialty and the level to which the person concerned has been trained shall appear
              2. If the applicant worked as a self-employed: Solemn Declaration of Law 1599/1986 stating: a) the duration of the previous work experience with reference to the specialty and the level of employment of the applicant, b) that he/she was employing by a project or employment contract a supervising licencee or a person entitled to supervise - with reference to the name and the number of the Certificate of Announcement or licence of the supervisor, c) that the average annual turnover exceeds 60% of the average annual individual disposable income (MEADE), as calculated by ELSTAT. during the period of acquisition of the experience and d) that he/she possesses the supporting documents described in paragraphs 2.1., 2.2. and 2.3. of article 6 of PD 115/2012.
              3. If the applicant was employed in Public Sector, Legal Entity of Public or Private Law and Local Government Authorities: Hiring decision from which it can be deduced that the applicant and/or the supervisor was hired as a Technician, Chief Technician or Fore-man of installations or Decision of the competent authority assigning the tasks of technician, chief technician or foreman, to the interested person, provided that he/she has the required licence, or, in the case of the technician, an attestation of announcement
              4. If the applicant attended a special professional training program: Certificate of attendance of the special professional training program
              5. If the applicant has acquired experience as an extended-term reserve private or a reserve officer during the fulfillment of his military obligations: Attestation from a competent military authority, indicating in detail the type of service performed and its duration.
              6. In case of inability to present the above-mentioned supporting documents, as a result of the destruction of records or employment records or from another cause, the following may be accepted as evidence
              Booklets of insurance stamps, as well as any other public document, from which the employment of the applicant in a job position with the same or related object is deduced and the interested party must substantiate in his/her application the reasons for which he/she is unable to provide the necessary supporting documents. One or more supporting documents are submitted that cover as a minimum the required total duration of previous professional experience. In case the previous experience was acquired in another EU member state the corresponding supporting documents must be validated for their authenticity by the respective competent authorities of that Member State.
              Proof of Previous Service

              1. If the applicant worked as an employee: Proof of previous work experience from the company where the applicant was employed, co-signed by the supervisor (holder of a licence or an attestation of announcement), in which the details of the employer and the supervising licencee or holder of the attestation of announcement - licence number and issuing authority - the details of the person concerned, the duration of employment - exact time of employment in wages -, the specialty and the level to which the person concerned has been trained shall appear
              2. If the applicant worked as a self-employed: Solemn Declaration of Law 1599/1986 stating: a) the duration of the previous work experience with reference to the specialty and the level of employment of the applicant, b) that he/she was employing by a project or employment contract a supervising licencee or a person entitled to supervise - with reference to the name and the number of the Certificate of Announcement or licence of the supervisor, c) that the average annual turnover exceeds 60% of the average annual individual disposable income (MEADE), as calculated by ELSTAT. during the period of acquisition of the experience and d) that he/she possesses the supporting documents described in paragraphs 2.1., 2.2. and 2.3. of article 6 of PD 115/2012.
              3. If the applicant was employed in Public Sector, Legal Entity of Public or Private Law and Local Government Authorities: Hiring decision from which it can be deduced that the applicant and/or the supervisor was hired as a Technician, Chief Technician or Fore-man of installations or Decision of the competent authority assigning the tasks of technician, chief technician or foreman, to the interested person, provided that he/she has the required licence, or, in the case of the technician, an attestation of announcement
              4. If the applicant attended a special professional training program: Certificate of attendance of the special professional training program
              5. If the applicant has acquired experience as an extended-term reserve private or a reserve officer during the fulfillment of his military obligations: Attestation from a competent military authority, indicating in detail the type of service performed and its duration.
              6. In case of inability to present the above-mentioned supporting documents, as a result of the destruction of records or employment records or from another cause, the following may be accepted as evidence

              Booklets of insurance stamps, as well as any other public document, from which the employment of the applicant in a job position with the same or related object is deduced and the interested party must substantiate in his/her application the reasons for which he/she is unable to provide the necessary supporting documents. One or more supporting documents are submitted that cover as a minimum the required total duration of previous professional experience. In case the previous experience was acquired in another EU member state the corresponding supporting documents must be validated for their authenticity by the respective competent authorities of that Member State.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: 1st part of the process: Authorisation for taking an examination to obtain the combustion Installation Foreman Licence

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 4441

            • 4 Copy of degree. In case the degree has been obtained abroad, the applicant must also present: Equivalence decision of the Hellenic Organization for the Certification of Qualifications and Professional Guidance (EOPPEP). Proof of Study

              Copy of degree. In case the degree has been obtained abroad, the applicant must also present: Equivalence decision of the Hellenic Organization for the Certification of Qualifications and Professional Guidance (EOPPEP).

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: 1st part of the process: Authorisation for taking an examination to obtain the combustion Installation Foreman Licence

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 2825

            • 5 Two recent photos Photograph

              Two recent photos

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/stoikheia-polite-kai-tautopoietika-eggrapha/myphoto-gia-polites

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Relevant Procedure: MyPhoto for citizens

              Notes: 2nd part of the process

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 8298

            • Law 32 4608 2019 66 Α

              Description Replacement of existing Licences

              Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/1/2019/4608/pdf

            • Law 112 4314 2014 265 Α

              Description Date of commencement Licences

              Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/1/2014/4314/pdf

            • Law 3982 2011 143 Α

              Description Simplification of the licensing of technical occupational and manufacturing activities and business parks, and other provisions.

              Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/2011/143/pdf

            • Presidential Decree 122 2014 196 Α

              Description Determination of the conditions for replacing professional experience with attendance at vocational-training programmes and for approving vocational-training bodies for that purpose, within the framework for licensing natural persons.

              Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/2/2014/122/pdf

            • Presidential Decree 114 2012 199 Α

              Description Determination of specialties and levels of professional qualifications for the professional activity of constructing, maintaining, repairing and supervising the operation of liquid- and gaseous-fuel combustion installations for hot-water production; determination of professional qualifications and conditions for natural persons to pursue that activity; and other arrangements.

              Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/2012/199/pdf

            • Joint Ministerial Decision 8774/15/Φ.350 2018 430 Β

              Description Appointment of an examination committee of a Region for conducting examinations for several regions

              Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2018/430/pdf

            • Joint Ministerial Decision οικ. 46214/146 2017 203 Υ.Ο.Δ.Δ.

              Description Determination of Compensation of the Examination Committees

              Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/14/2017/203/pdf

            • Joint Ministerial Decision οικ. 411/14/Φ.Γ.9.6.4. 2013 21 Β

              Description Procedure for conducting examinations by the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance.

              Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2013/21/pdf

            • Joint Ministerial Decision οικ. 8441/560/ΦΓ9.6.4 2013 1643 Β

              Description Annex A - Syllabus for liquid and gas fuel Installations

              Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2013/1643/pdf

            • Joint Ministerial Decision οικ. 455/22/Φ.Γ.9.6.4. 2013 32 Β

              Description Simplification and inclusion, in Citizens' Service Centres operating as Points of Single Contact, of procedures concerning notification of the commencement of the professional activities governed by Presidential Decrees 112/2012, 114/2012, 115/2012 and 1/2013, within the remit of the General Secretariat for Industry, in implementation of Directive 2006/123/EC.

              Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2013/32/pdf

            • Joint Ministerial Decision οικ. 458/26/Φ.Γ.9.6.4 2013 34 Β

              Description Simplification and inclusion, in Citizens' Service Centres operating as Points of Single Contact, of procedures concerning licences to pursue the professional activities governed by Presidential Decrees 112/2012, 114/2012 and 115/2012,

              Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2013/34/pdf

            • Joint Ministerial Decision οικ. 14132/924/ΦΓ9.6.4. 2013 3133 Β

              Description Licensing of bodies conducting examinations for the granting of licences to practise technical professions, pursuant to Article 8 paragraph 4 of Law 3982/2011 (Series I, 143).

              Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2013/3133/pdf

            • 1 Start of procedure



              No No



            • 2 Part 1: Receipt of application

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The interested party submits the application-solemn declaration with the required supporting documents attached to the Protocol Office of the relevant Region or to the KEP-EKE.

              Yes No



            • 3 Electronic receipt of application and supporting documents

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              Description The interested party submits the Application - Solemn Declaration with the required supporting documents attached via software.

              Yes No



            • 4 Part 1: Registration of application

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description An officer of the Protocol Office of the relevant Region or of the KEP-EKE receives and registers the application-solemn declaration with the attached required supporting documents and grants the interested party the protocol number or a Certificate of Submission of Request, respectively.

              No No



            • 5 Part 1: Forwarding of application

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description An officer of the Protocol Office of the relevant Region or of the KEP-EKE forwards the application-solemn declaration with the supporting documents to the Directorate of Technical Professions and Installation Safety.

              No No



            • 6 Part 1: Assignment of application to employee

              Responsible for Implementation Responsible Head of Department

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The Head of the Professions Department assigns the application-solemn declaration and the supporting documents to an officer of the Professions Department.

              Notes If the interested party's application-solemn declaration indicates inability to submit the required certificates of prior service, an officer of the Professions Department forwards the relevant documents to the Examination Committee.

              No No



            • 7 Part 1: Check of completeness and correctness

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Inspection

              Description An officer of the Professions Department checks the completeness and correctness of the supporting documents.

              Notes If the interested party's application-solemn declaration indicates inability to submit the required certificates of prior service, an officer of the Professions Department forwards the relevant documents to the Examination Committee.

              No No



            • 8 Part 1: Actions in case of deficiencies

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description If deficiencies are identified in the application, an officer of the Professions Department drafts an information document on the deficiencies identified and forwards it through the hierarchy for signature up to the level of the Head of the Directorate of Technical Professions and Installation Safety, in order to inform the interested party.

              No No



            • 9 Part 1: Entry of data in the register

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description When the file is complete and correct, an officer of the Professions Department enters the necessary data in the OPS-PA and automatically receives the unique number of the Certificate of Submission of Supporting Documents.

              No No



            • 10 Part 1: Invitation to participate in examinations

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description An officer of the Professions Department drafts the Certificate of Submission of Supporting Documents and the Invitation to participate in the examinations and forwards it through the hierarchy for signature up to the level of the Head of the Directorate of Technical Professions and Installation Safety for signature.

              Notes The deadline for completion of the examination procedure is 2 months from submission of the application-solemn declaration.

              No No



            • 11 Part 1: Notification of interested party

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description An officer of the Professions Department informs the interested party to attend the service in order to collect the signed Certificate of Submission of Supporting Documents and the invitation to participate in the examinations, and forwards to the competent Examination Committee of the Region the copy of the signed Certificate of Submission of Supporting Documents.

              Notes The deadline for completion of the examination procedure is 2 months from submission of the application-solemn declaration.

              No Yes



            • 12 Part 2: Receipt of payment receipts

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The interested party submits to the Professions Department the deposit receipt for the examination fees for the theoretical and practical parts.

              Notes The deadline for completion of the examination procedure is 2 months from submission of the application-solemn declaration.

              No No



            • 13 Part 2: Theoretical examination

              Responsible for Implementation Collective body

              Μethod of Implementation Inspection

              Description The interested party is examined in the theoretical part of the specialty by the Examination Committee.

              Notes Examinations are held 2 to 3 times per month. If the interested party fails the theoretical part, he/she submits again the application to participate in the examinations with the Certificate of Submission of Supporting Documents attached (if still valid) and the participation fee for the theoretical examination again (the 2-month deadline for granting the licence starts from the date of the new application of the interested party to participate in the theoretical stage of the examination).

              No No



            • 14 Part 2: Drafting of record of theoretical examinations

              Responsible for Implementation Collective body

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The Examination Committee drafts the Examination Record of the theoretical part, with the detailed list of successful and unsuccessful candidates, which is signed by all members and issued to the interested party.

              Notes If the interested party fails the practical part, he/she submits again the application to participate in the examinations with the Certificate of Submission of Supporting Documents attached (if still valid), the Examination Record of the theoretical part and the participation fee for the practical examination (the two-month deadline for granting the licence starts from the date of the interested party's application to participate in the practical stage of the examination).

              No No



            • 15 Part 2: Conduct of examinations for the practical part

              Responsible for Implementation Collective body

              Μethod of Implementation Inspection

              Description The interested party is examined in the practical part of the specialty by the Examination Committee.

              Notes If the interested party fails the practical part, he/she submits again the application to participate in the examinations with the Certificate of Submission of Supporting Documents attached (if still valid), the Examination Record of the theoretical part and the participation fee for the practical examination (the two-month deadline for granting the licence starts from the date of the interested party's application to participate in the practical stage of the examination).

              No No



            • 16 Part 2: Drafting of examination record and certificates of success

              Responsible for Implementation Collective body

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The Examination Committee drafts the Examination Record of the practical part, with the detailed list of successful and unsuccessful candidates and Certificates of Successful Examination, which is signed by all members and issued to the interested party, and forwards the Certificates of Successful Examination to the Professions Department of the relevant Region.

              Notes The examination procedure must have been completed at least 5 days before the expiry of the 60 days.

              No No



            • 17 Part 2: Issuance of Licence

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description An officer of the Professions Department issues the relevant licence and informs the applicant to come and receive it.

              No Yes



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