Authorisation for Taking an Examination to Obtain the Foreman Plumber 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 7

Fees

143 €

Deadline of completion

2 months

Description

The procedure is the first part for the final issuance of the Foreman Plumber licence. The parts of the process are:

1 . Authorisation of participation in examinations for the purpose of obtaining a Foreman Plumber licence - the final stage is the issuance of a Certificate (Attestation) of Submission of Supporting Documents – and

2 .Issuance of a Foreman Plumber licence - the final stage is the issuance of the relevant licence.

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

Validity duration

8 years

Notes

The implementation deadline concerns the issue of a certificate for the approval on Taking an Examination to Obtain the Foreman Plumber Licence.

Last update

31/07/2026

Application

Application Type

Application / Solemn Declaration

Submission by:

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

Submitted by:

Persons

Title

Application– Solemn Declaration as per art.8 of Law 1599/1986 (Request description: Authorisation to take an examination for a Fore-man Plumber licence) 1st part: Authorisation to take an examination for a Foreman Plumber licence


What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document

    Print

    Requirements

      Fees

        Related

        Means of redress or appeal:

        Judicial redress

        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 request 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, Registry update

        Steps

          Digital steps

            Other information

            Official title

            Authorisation for Taking an Examination to Obtain the Foreman Plumber 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), email

              Type

              Outgoing

              End of Process

              Ιndefinite

              N1

              ,,,


            • 1 Labour 1st part: Authorisation to take an examination for a Foreman Plumber licence 1 .The applicant must have obtained the licence of Chief Technician Plumber or

              No No

            • 2 Labour 2 .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.

              Yes Yes

            • 3 Prior Service 1st part: Authorisation to take an examination for a Foreman Plumber licence If the applicant holds the Attestation of Announcement of Chief Plumber Technician, he/she must have acquired previous work experience in installations of 2nd Specialty for 12 months.

              No No

            • 4 In case the person concerned has attended a specific vocational training programme, the corresponding prerequisite experience required may be replaced by up to 25%, by attending one or more specific vocational training programmes, following the issue of a Certificate of Announcement or a valid licence.

              Yes Yes

            • 5 Educational 1st part: Authorisation to take an examination for a Foreman Plumber licence If the applicant has obtained a degree after the issue of the relevant licence, he/she must prove it by submitting the relevant degree

              No No

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

              No No

            • 1 For the 1rst part - Authorisation to participate in examinations to Obtain the Foreman Plumber 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 For the 2nd part - Issuance of a Foreman Plumber licence - theoretical exam: 33 €

              Cost Calculation One-off

              Method of Payment Digital (web banking)

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

              No

            • 3 Fort the 2nd part - Issuance of a Foreman Plumber licence - practical exam: 79 €

              Cost Calculation One-off

              Method of Payment Digital (web banking)

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

              No

            • 1 Photocopy of police ID or passport Identification document

              Photocopy of police ID or passport

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

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 2244

            • 2 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 1st part: Authorisation to take an examination for a Foreman Plumber licence 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 1st part: Authorisation to take an examination for a Foreman Plumber licence

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


              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Citizenship

              No 4178

            • 3 A clear photocopy of the Master Plumbers license. Work Permit

              A clear photocopy of the Master Plumbers license.

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

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 9197

            • 4 2 .Decision of Recognition of professional qualifications by the Council for the Recognition of Professional Skills (SAEP). 1st part: Authorisation to take an examination for a Foreman Plumber licence Rule

              2 .Decision of Recognition of professional qualifications by the Council for the Recognition of Professional Skills (SAEP). 1st part: Authorisation to take an examination for a Foreman Plumber licence



              Document submitted under requirements: No

              Alternative document of: 3

              Yes 1127

            • 5 A certificate of previous experience from the company in which the applicant has worked, co-signed by the supervisor (holder of a licence or certificate of declaration). Proof of Previous Service

              A certificate of previous experience from the company in which the applicant has worked, co-signed by the supervisor (holder of a licence or certificate of declaration).

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: The certificate concerns the documentation of the persons previous experience as an employee. The certificate should indicate the details of the employer and the supervising licensee or the holder of the certificate of notification - licence number and issuing authority - the details of the person concerned, the duration of employment - exact time of employment in terms of days -, the speciality and the grade to which the person concerned has been employed. A model certificate of previous service is included in Annex D to Decree No 115/2012. One or more supporting documents covering at least the total length of service required must be submitted. If the experience was acquired in another EU Member State, the relevant supporting documents must be checked for authenticity by the competent authorities of that Member State.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 4441

            • 6 Copy of degree Clear photocopy of the Licence of Chief Technician Plumber Proof of Study

              Copy of degree Clear photocopy of the Licence of Chief Technician Plumber

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

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Educational

              No 2825

            • 7 Two recent photos 2nd part: Issuance of a Foreman Plumber licence Photograph

              Two recent photos 2nd part: Issuance of a Foreman Plumber licence

              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

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 8298

            • 8 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) 1st part: Authorisation to take an examination for a Foreman Plumber licence Proof of Study

              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) 1st part: Authorisation to take an examination for a Foreman Plumber licence

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


              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Educational

              No 2825

            • 9 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. 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 Foreman 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 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 1st part: Authorisation to take an examination for a Foreman Plumber licence Proof of Previous Service

              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. 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 Foreman 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 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 1st part: Authorisation to take an examination for a Foreman Plumber licence

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

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No

              Alternative document of: 5

              Yes 4441

            • 10 If the applicant has acquired experience as an extended-term reserve private or a reserve officer during the fulfillment of his mili-tary obligations: Attestation from a competent military authority, indicating in detail the type of service performed and its duration Proof of Previous Service

              If the applicant has acquired experience as an extended-term reserve private or a reserve officer during the fulfillment of his mili-tary obligations: Attestation from a competent military authority, indicating in detail the type of service performed and its duration

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

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No

              Alternative document of: 5

              Yes 4441

            • 11 If the applicant attended a special professional training program: Certificate of attendance of the special professional training program Proof of Previous Service

              If the applicant attended a special professional training program: Certificate of attendance of the special professional training program

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


              Notes: The certificate is submitted if the person concerned has attended a specific vocational training programme.

              Document submitted under requirements: No

              Alternative document of: 5

              Yes 4441

            • 12 The certificate is submitted in case the person concerned was employed by Public Services, N.P.D.D. or N.P.I.D. and O.T.A. on assignment and has the respective license of master craftsman/ foreman or the certificate of announcement of craftsman. One or more supporting documents covering at least the minimum total length of service required must be submitted. If the experience was acquired in another EU Member State, the relevant documents must be checked for authenticity by the competent authorities of that Member State. Proof of Previous Service

              The certificate is submitted in case the person concerned was employed by Public Services, N.P.D.D. or N.P.I.D. and O.T.A. on assignment and has the respective license of master craftsman/ foreman or the certificate of announcement of craftsman. One or more supporting documents covering at least the minimum total length of service required must be submitted. If the experience was acquired in another EU Member State, the relevant documents must be checked for authenticity by the competent authorities of that Member State.

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

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No

              Alternative document of: 5

              Yes 4441

            • 13 Declaration of the Law 1599/1986 stating: a) the duration of the acquired experience with reference to the specialty and the level of employment of the applicant, b) that he/she has employed a supervisor or a person entitled to do so - 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 personal disposable income (PDAI), as calculated by the National Statistical Service of the period of acquisition of the previous employment; and d) that he/she possesses the supporting documents referred to in paragraphs 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 of Article 6 of Decree 112/2012. Proof of Previous Service

              Declaration of the Law 1599/1986 stating: a) the duration of the acquired experience with reference to the specialty and the level of employment of the applicant,

              b) that he/she has employed a supervisor or a person entitled to do so - 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 personal disposable income (PDAI), as calculated by the National Statistical Service of the period of acquisition of the previous employment; and

              d) that he/she possesses the supporting documents referred to in paragraphs 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 of Article 6 of Decree 112/2012.

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


              Document submitted under requirements: No

              Alternative document of: 5

              Yes 4441

            • Law 32 4608 2019 66 Α

              Description Correspondence of existing licences for technical occupational activities.

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

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

              Description Determination of the remuneration of examination committees

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

            • Law 112 4314 2014 265 Α

              Description Commencement date for licence endorsements

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

            • 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 Examination syllabus for technicians of plumbing installations — Annex B

              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

            • Presidential Decree 112 2012 197 Α

              Description Determination of specialities and levels of professional qualifications for the occupational activity of constructing, maintaining and repairing plumbing installations, and of the conditions under which natural persons may pursue that activity.

              Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/2012/197/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

            • 1 Start of procedure



              No No



            • 2 Receipt of application

              Responsible for Implementation Competent body

              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.

              No No



            • 3 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



            • 4 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



            • 5 Assignment of application to the Head of the Professions Department

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The Head of the Directorate of Technical Professions & Installation Safety of the relevant Region assigns the application-solemn declaration and the required attached supporting documents to the Head of the Professions Department.

              No No



            • 6 Assignment of application to an officer of the Professions Department

              Responsible for Implementation Responsible Head of Department


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

              No No



            • 7 Checking of completeness and correctness

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              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, which is competent to issue a record of the candidate's prior service.

              No No



            • 8 Actions in case of deficiencies

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

              Μethod of Implementation Signature

              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.

              Yes No



            • 9 Entry of details 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 OPS-PA and automatically receives the unique number of the Certificate of Submission of Supporting Documents.

              Yes No



            • 10 Invitation to participate in examinations

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

              Μethod of Implementation Signature

              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.

              No No



            • 11 Notification of the interested party

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description An officer of the Professions Department informs the interested party to come to the service to receive the signed Certificate of Submission of Supporting Documents and the Invitation to participate in the examinations. In addition, he/she forwards to the competent Examination Committee of the Region a copy of the signed Certificate of Submission of Supporting Documents.

              No No



            • 12 Submission of supporting documents

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The interested party submits to the Professions Department the proof of payment of the participation fee for the theoretical and practical parts of the examinations.

              Notes The examination fees for the theoretical and practical parts of the examination are valid for six (6) months. If the interested party wishes to participate in the examination procedure of an Examination Conducting Body (FDE), he/she may submit a relevant application to the FDE, accompanied by the Certificate of Submission of Supporting Documents issued by the Region.

              No No



            • 13 Theoretical examination

              Responsible for Implementation Collective body

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              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 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.

              No No



            • 15 Conduct of examinations for the practical part

              Responsible for Implementation Collective body

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              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 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. In addition, the Examination Committee 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 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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