Authorisation for a Master Welder Licence of Class A (with examinations)

From National Registry of Administrative Public Services



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At a glance

Points of service

Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Regional units, Directorate for Development / Professional Department of the Region of the place of residence or place of permanent residence

Digital provision points

Number of required documents

4 to 7

Fees

143 €

Deadline of completion

2 months

Description

The procedure for obtaining the licence as an architect of a class consists of three parts which are:

First part- Approval of participation in examinations by the examination board of the competent region for the acquisition of a Class Α welders licence with the final stage being the inclusion of candidates in an examination programme.

Second part - Participation in examinations of the competent region for the acquisition of a Class Α welders licence with the final stage being the transmission of certificates of successful examination.

Third part - Issue of a Class A welders licence with the final stage being the receipt of the licence by the applicant.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

Directorate for Development / Professional Department of the Region of the place of residence or place of permanent residence

Provided to

Related links

Validity duration

8 years

Notes

The deadline for implementation relates to the issue of a Class A master welder licence for the purpose of carrying out a professional activity.

Application

Application Type

Application

Submission by:

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

Submitted by:

Persons

Title

For the first part of the procedure - Approval to participate in examinations for the purpose of obtaining a Class A master welders licence: Application - Solemn Declaration of Article 8 of Law 1599/1986.


What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document

    Print

    Requirements

      Fees

        Related


        Means of redress or appeal:

        Judicial redress

        At the stage of the procedure for admission to the examinations, if the 15-day deadline for checking the completeness of the supporting documents has elapsed without effect, the applicants application shall be deemed to have been tacitly accepted, in accordance with par. 4 of Article 14 of Law 14. 3844/2010 (Α 63). The interested party in the aforementioned case of implicit approval may request the relevant confirmation from the Issuing Authority, pursuant to par. 4 of Article 10 of Law No. 3230/2004 (Α 44). Also, in case of rejection of the application where the person concerned considers that his/her application was not accepted without a legitimate reason or in case of unjustified delay by the administration, he/she can appeal to the ordinary courts against the act or omission of the administrative authority.

        NACE

        • 25.62 Machining
        • 33.11 Repair of fabricated metal products
        • 33.12 Repair of machinery
        • 33.13 Repair of electronic and optical equipment
        • 33.14 Repair of electrical equipment
        • 33.15 Repair and maintenance of ships and boats
        • 33.16 Repair and maintenance of aircraft and spacecraft
        • 33.17 Repair and maintenance of other transport equipment
        • 33.19 Repair of other equipment

        Output & Results

        Output

        Administrative Act, Decision, Document Production, Registry update

        Steps

          Digital steps

            Other information

            Alternative titles

            Approval of Participation in Examinations for the purpose of obtaining a Class A Master Welder Licence

            Official title

            Acquisition of a Class A Master Craftsman Welder Licence for the purpose of carrying out a professional activity

            Languages supported

            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
              N1

              ,


            • 1 Possession of passwords to enter software The applicant must be a TAXISnet code holder.

              No No

            • 2 Labour For the purpose of authorising an examination for the purpose of obtaining a licence for an architect of an electric welder of Class I-first part: (a) The applicant must have obtained the licence of the master welder of class B and have the relevant experience in welding subjected to severe stresses depending on the accepted qualification held either in Greece or abroad with relevant equivalence and speciality of this or (b) If the person concerned is a national of an EU Member State and has acquired his/her professional qualifications in another Member State, either as a self-employed person or as an employee, he/she must have his/her professional qualifications recognised by the competent authority of the country (Department for the Implementation of European Legislation) and be granted a professional licence by the relevant Region.


              No No

            • 3 Prior Service To authorise participation in the examination for a class A master welder licence: Where the person concerned has obtained a Class B Master Welders Certificate of Announcement and has: - A degree of Diploma in Engineering - with registration at the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) - of an engineering specialty that falls under the provisions of article 1 of Law No. 6422/1934 or Chemical Engineer or Metallurgical Engineer or Metallurgical Engineer or Mining Engineer or - a TEI degree - upon obtaining their degree - in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Energy Technology Engineering or Naval Engineering must have 3 months experience of welding subjected to severe stresses. If the applicant has obtained a master welders licence class B and has: - a degree from a vocational school (EPAS) specialising in bodywork, or bodywork technicians, or metalwork technicians or shipbuilding technicians, he must have 10 months experience of welding subjected to severe stresses, or - a Vocational Lyceum degree in the Mechanical Engineering Sector, specialising in Mechanical Installations and Construction or a Technical Vocational Lyceum degree in the Mechanical Sector or a Technical - Vocational Training School B cycle degree in the Mechanical Sector, must have 12 months experience in welding subjected to severe stresses or - a Vocational Lyceum degree in the field of Mechanical Engineering, specialising in Mechanical Installations and Construction or a Technical Vocational Lyceum, Mechanical Engineering Sector or a diploma of Technical - Vocational Training School, of 2nd cycle, Mechanical Engineering Sector, must have 12 months of experience in welding subjected to severe stresses or - a degree from a Technical - Vocational Training School (T.E.E.), cycle A in the Mechanical Sector or a degree from a Technological Vocational School in the Mechanical Specialities group, must have 14 months experience in electro-welding subjected to severe stresses; or - a certificate of completion of compulsory education (subject to the condition that he/she has reached the age of 18 years), he/she must have 18 months experience of welding under severe stress. If the person concerned has obtained the Welding Technician Announcement Certificate and has:- a degree from a Vocational School (EPAS) specialising in Bodywork, or Bodywork Technicians, or Metal Construction Technicians, or Shipbuilding Technicians, must have 12 months experience in welding subjected to severe stresses or - a degree from a vocational secondary school (EPAL) in the field of engineering, specialising in mechanical engineering and construction; or a diploma from a Technical Vocational Lyceum in the field of Mechanical Engineering or a diploma from a Technical-Vocational Training School, 2nd cycle, in the field of Mechanical Engineering, must have 18 months experience in welding subjected to severe stresses or - a degree from a Technical - Vocational Educational School, 1st cycle, Mechanical Sector or a degree from a Technological Vocational School, Mechanical Specialities Group, must have 24 months experience of which at least 12 months must have been gained in welding operations subjected to severe stresses, or - a certificate of completion of compulsory education (subject to the condition that he/she has reached the age of 18), he/she must have completed 36 months work experience, of which at least 24 months must have been in the field of welding subjected to severe stresses. If the person concerned is a master welder (class A), he must have completed 6 months work experience in the field of welding subject to severe stresses in the capacity of a master welder (class B) (extension). If the person in any of the above categories has attended a specific vocational training programme, the relevant required experience may be replaced by up to 25% of the attendance of one or more specific vocational training programmes, after the issue of a certificate of notification or a valid licence. If the person concerned holds a degree or studies from a national school with an equivalent title and corresponding specialisation, which are equivalent and corresponding to the qualifications in the above cases, he/she must have acquired experience corresponding to the degree. If you hold a foreign (EU or non-EU) qualification in a relevant field of study, if it has been recognised as equivalent to the qualifications mentioned above, your professional experience will be equivalent to that recognised. In general, for the purpose of obtaining a welders licence, one third (1/3) of the experience required in each case may have been gained in the field of welding.


              No No

            • 4 Educational For the purpose of approving the participation to an examination in order to obtain a obtaining a Master Craftsmans Welding Licence of A class: If the person concerned has obtained a degree after the granting of the licence, he/she must prove it by depositing the corresponding qualification.


              No No

            • 1 This concerns the 1st part of the procedure for the approval of participation in examinations by the examination board of the competent region for the purpose of obtaining a master welders licence of first class. 31 €

              Cost Calculation One-off

              Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post

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

              No

            • 2 It concerns the 1st part of the procedure for the approval of participation in examinations by the examination committee of the competent region for the purpose of obtaining a master welders licence of first class and covers in particular the participation in the theoretical examination of the 2nd part of this procedure. 33 €

              Cost Calculation One-off

              Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post

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

              No

            • 3 This refers to the first part of the procedure for the approval of participation in examinations by the examination board of the competent region for the purpose of obtaining a master welders licence in class B and covers in particular the participation in the practical examination of the second part of this procedure. 79 €

              Cost Calculation One-off

              Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post

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

              No

            • 1 Copy of an ID card issued by the police or a passport photo. Identification document

              Copy of an ID card issued by the police or a passport photo.

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: It concerns the first part of the procedure: Authorisation to participate in exams for the purpose of obtaining a licence as obtaining a Class A master welders licence.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 2244

            • 2 If the person concerned is a citizen outside the EU, a residence permit or employment permit issued in accordance with the provisions in force shall be issued. Residence Permit

              If the person concerned is a citizen outside the EU, a residence permit or employment permit issued in accordance with the provisions in force shall be issued.

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/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: It concerns the first part of the procedure: Authorisation to participate in exams for the purpose of of obtaining a Class A master welders licence.

              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Citizenship

              No 4178

            • 3 Clear photocopy a master welders licence of class B. Work Permit

              Clear photocopy a master welders licence of class B.

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: It concerns the first part of the procedure: Authorisation to participate in exams for the purpose of obtaining a master welders licence of class A.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 9197

            • 4 Clear photocopy of a master welders licence of Class A. Work Permit

              Clear photocopy of a master welders licence of Class A.

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: It relates to the first part of the procedure: Authorisation to participate in exams for the purpose of obtaining a master welders licence of Class A.

              Document submitted under requirements: No

              Alternative document of: 3

              Yes 9197

            • 5 A clear photocopy of the decision on recognition of professional qualifications by the competent body (Department for the Implementation of European Legislation). Work Permit

              A clear photocopy of the decision on recognition of professional qualifications by the competent body (Department for the Implementation of European Legislation).

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: It concerns the first part of the procedure: Authorisation to participate in exams for the purpose of obtaining a master welders licence of Class A.

              Document submitted under requirements: No

              Alternative document of: 3

              Yes 9197

            • 6 Depending on the employment relationship, the following documents can be distinguished: If the person concerned worked as an employee: Certificates of Previous Employment from the company employing the person concerned, co-signed by the supervisor (holder of a licence or certificate of notification), which must include the details of the employer and the supervising licensee or the holder of the certificate of notification, in particular the licence number and the issuing authority, the particulars of the person concerned, the duration of employment, the exact duration of employment in terms of daily wages, the speciality and the grade to which the person concerned has been employed. Certificate of previous service

              Depending on the employment relationship, the following documents can be distinguished: If the person concerned worked as an employee: Certificates of Previous Employment from the company employing the person concerned, co-signed by the supervisor (holder of a licence or certificate of notification), which must include the details of the employer and the supervising licensee or the holder of the certificate of notification, in particular the licence number and the issuing authority, the particulars of the person concerned, the duration of employment, the exact duration of employment in terms of daily wages, the speciality and the grade to which the person concerned has been employed.

              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 1244

            • 7 If the person concerned worked as a freelance professional: Solemn Declaration of Law 1599/1986, stating that: a) the duration of the acquired service with reference to the specificity and employment of the person concerned; b) that he/she was employed by contract of work or work supervised by an addressee of a right - with reference to the name and certificate number of the supervisor; c) that the average annual turnover exceeds 60% of the average annual individual income available, as calculated by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (EL.STAT.), of the pre-service acquisition period; d) that he has the supporting documents referred to in paragraphs 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3. of Article 6 of the PD 115/2012. Certificate of previous service

              If the person concerned worked as a freelance professional: Solemn Declaration of Law 1599/1986, stating that: a) the duration of the acquired service with reference to the specificity and employment of the person concerned; b) that he/she was employed by contract of work or work supervised by an addressee of a right - with reference to the name and certificate number of the supervisor; c) that the average annual turnover exceeds 60% of the average annual individual income available, as calculated by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (EL.STAT.), of the pre-service acquisition period; d) that he has the supporting documents referred to in paragraphs 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3. of Article 6 of the PD 115/2012.

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: It concerns the first part of the procedure: Authorisation to participate in exams for the purpose of obtaining a master welders licence of Class A.

              Document submitted under requirements: No

              Alternative document of: 6

              Yes 1244

            • 8 If the person concerned was employed by Public Services, Public Legal Entities,, Private Legal Entities or local authorities, he/she shall present a decision of recruitment showing that the person concerned or the supervisor was recruited as an master craftsman, or a decision of the competent body on the delegation to the person responsible for the duties of the master craftsman, if he/she has the relevant permission. Certificate of previous service

              If the person concerned was employed by Public Services, Public Legal Entities,, Private Legal Entities or local authorities, he/she shall present a decision of recruitment showing that the person concerned or the supervisor was recruited as an master craftsman, or a decision of the competent body on the delegation to the person responsible for the duties of the master craftsman, if he/she has the relevant permission.

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: It concerns the first part of the procedure: Authorisation to participate in exams for the purpose of obtaining a master welderss licence of Class A.

              Document submitted under requirements: No

              Alternative document of: 6

              Yes 1244

            • 9 If the person concerned has followed a specific vocational training programme, he shall provide the Certificate of Monitoring for a specific vocational training programme. Certificate of previous service

              If the person concerned has followed a specific vocational training programme, he shall provide the Certificate of Monitoring for a specific vocational training programme.

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: It concerns the first part of the procedure: Authorisation to participate in exams for the purpose of obtaining a master welders licence of Class A

              Document submitted under requirements: No

              Alternative document of: 6

              Yes 1244

            • 10 If the person concerned has obtained a pre-service as an instigator of an extended term of office or of an adolescent officer during the performance of his military obligations: Acknowledgment of a competent military authority, specifying in detail the type of service carried out and the duration thereof. Certificate of previous service

              If the person concerned has obtained a pre-service as an instigator of an extended term of office or of an adolescent officer during the performance of his military obligations: Acknowledgment of a competent military authority, specifying in detail the type of service carried out and the duration thereof.

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: It concerns the first part of the procedure: Authorisation to participate in exams for the purpose of obtaining a master welders licence of Class A.

              Document submitted under requirements: No

              Alternative document of: 6

              Yes 1244

            • 11 In the event of failure to produce the above-mentioned supporting documents, which may be due to the destruction of files or work records or for other reasons, the following shall be accepted as evidence: stamp books of the public social security institutions, as well as any other public document, which will show the employment of the interested person in a job with the same or related subject and the interested person must state in his/her application documented reasons why he/she is unable to provide the necessary supporting documents. One or more supporting documents covering at least the total length of the required period of professional experience must be submitted. If the experience was gained in another EU Member State, the relevant supporting documents must be checked for authenticity by the competent authorities of that Member State. Certificate of previous service

              In the event of failure to produce the above-mentioned supporting documents, which may be due to the destruction of files or work records or for other reasons, the following shall be accepted as evidence: stamp books of the public social security institutions, as well as any other public document, which will show the employment of the interested person in a job with the same or related subject and the interested person must state in his/her application documented reasons why he/she is unable to provide the necessary supporting documents. One or more supporting documents covering at least the total length of the required period of professional experience must be submitted. If the experience was gained in another EU Member State, the relevant supporting 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

              Notes: It concerns the first part of the procedure: Authorisation to participate in exams for the purpose of obtaining obtaining a master welders licence of Class A.

              Document submitted under requirements: No

              Alternative document of: 6

              Yes 1244

            • 12 A copy of a degree, if any. Proof of Study

              A copy of a degree, if any.

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: It concerns the first part of the procedure: Authorisation to participate in exams for the purpose of obtaining a master welders licence of Class A.

              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Educational

              No 2825

            • 13 In the event that the degree has been obtained in foreign or repealed schools of the country it must be provided in addition: Decision on the equivalence of the Hellenic Organisation for Qualifications and Vocational Guidance. Proof of Study

              In the event that the degree has been obtained in foreign or repealed schools of the country it must be provided in addition: Decision on the equivalence of the Hellenic Organisation for Qualifications and Vocational Guidance.

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: It concerns the first part of the procedure: Authorisation to participate in exams for the purpose of obtaining a master welders licence of Class A.

              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Geographical

              No 2825

            • 14 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: Second part of the procedure: Publication of a master welders licence of Class A.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 8298

            • Law 1-16 amendment to articles 1,2,3,5 and 16 3982 2011 143 Α
            • Presidential Decree 6 και 13 122 2014 196 Α

              Description Vocational training programmes

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20140100196

            • Presidential Decree 115 2012 200 Α

              Description Requirements - Documents - Procedure - Controls/Amendments: - Law 4608/2019 No. 32 - Amendment par. 3 No. 1 of PD 115/2012 (Replacement of old permits) - Law 4605/2019 (FEK 52/A/2019) par. 1 No. 15 - Add No. 12 to PD 115/2012 (Preservation of an examination committee in the Region) and No. 15 - Amendment of par. 1, 2 and 3 of article 18 of PD 115/2012 (Acceptable degrees)

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20120100200

            • Joint Ministerial Decision 8774 2018 430 Β

              Description Appointment of a single region examination board to conduct examinations for multiple regions

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20180200430

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

              Description Integration into the Points of Single Contact (KEP-EKE).

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20130200032

            • Joint Ministerial Decision οικ. 458/26/Φ.Γ.9.6./ 2013 34 Β

              Description Integration into the Points of Single Contact (KEP-EKE).

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20130200034

            • Joint Ministerial Decision 457 2013 33 Β

              Description Administrative fees for issuing licences.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20130200033

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

              Description Authorisation of examination bodies for authorising technical professions.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20130203133

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

              Description Proceedings and examinations of Oxygen Welders — Electric Welders of Annex D/ Amendments: - Law 4605/2019 (FEK 52/A./2019) par. 1 art. 18 - Amendment of par. 2 art. 2 of the Joint Ministerial Decision 411/14/FG 9.6.4./2013 (Term of Office of examination Committee) - Joint Ministerial Decision 5571/379/C.9.64/2013 (FEK 10228/B.2013) par. 1 n. 1 - Amendment of par. Ν. 5 of the Joint Ministerial Decision oik. 411/14/C.V.6.4./2013 (Previous Work Records) 2 - Amendment Annexes of the Joint Ministerial Decision οικ. 411/14/Φ.Γ.9.6.4./2013 (Annexes).

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20130200021

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

              Description Determination of the remuneration for members of the examination committee

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20171400203

            • 1 Part 1: Receipt of the application/solemn declaration

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The head of the Protocol Office of the relevant Regional Unit or the KEP-EKE receives and registers the Application - Solemn Declaration with the attached supporting documents and grants the protocol number to the person concerned or Confirmation of Submission of a Request by Correspondence (Protocol Office of the Regional Unit/ KEP-EKE concerned).

              Notes Part 1: For the approval of an exam.

              No No


            • 2 Part 1: Transmission of an application/solemn declaration

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The head of the Protocol Office of the region concerned or the KEP-EKE shall forward the Application - Solemn Declaration with supporting documents at the Development Directorate of the Regional Unit concerned.

              Notes Part 1: For the approval of the participation in exams.

              No No


            • 3 Part 1: Liability of an application/responsible statement in a Department

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The Head of the Development Directorate of the relevant Regional Unit shall charge the Application - Solemn Declaration and the prerequisites for attachments to the Head of the Professional Department.

              Notes Part 1: For the approval of the participation in exams.

              No No


            • 4 Part 1: Application/Solemn Declaration to an official

              Responsible for Implementation Responsible Head of Department

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The Head of the Professional Department charges the application - Solemn Declaration and supporting documents to a member of the Professional Department.

              Notes Part 1: For the approval of the participation in exams.

              No No


            • 5 Part One: Control of supporting documents

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description An official of the Pprofession department shall verify the completeness and correctness of the supporting documents.

              Notes Part 1: For the approval of the participation in exams.

              No No


            • 6 Part 1: Drafting of an information plan for shortcomings

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description If shortcomings in the application/solemn declaration are detected, an official of the Professional Department shall draw up a draft information document on the shortcomings found and promote it in the hierarchy for signature.

              Notes Part 1: For the approval of the participation in exams.

              No No


            • 7 Part I: Signature of an information plan for shortcomings

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

              Μethod of Implementation Signature

              Description The Head of the Development Directorate finally signs the draft information document on the shortcomings found and returns it to the Professional Department.

              Notes Part 1: For the approval of the participation in exams.

              No No


            • 8 Part 1: Sending a copy of an information document for shortcomings

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description A member of the Professional Department will send an exact copy of the information document to the person concerned at the contact details indicated in the application/declaration submitted. The interested party must be informed within 15 days of the need to submit additional supporting documents in order for the application/declaration to be re-examined and, if found to be complete, to be issued with a Certificate of Submission of Supporting Documents.

              Notes Part 1: For the approval of the participation in exams.

              No No


            • 9 Part 1: Failure to submit missing supporting documents

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Inspection

              Description If the person concerned fails to provide the necessary supporting documents, the proceedings shall be terminated without the issuing of any relevant document from the Region concerned.

              Yes Yes


            • 10 Part 1: Receipt of absent supporting documents

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The person concerned shall submit the supporting documents which were found to be absent from his/her application.

              Yes No


            • 11 Part One: Checking of new supporting documents

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The head of the Professional Department shall review the Application - Solemn Declaration with the new attached documents.

              Notes Part 1: For the approval of the participation in exams.

              Yes No


            • 12 Part One: Dispatch of Documents to the Committee of Inquiry in the relevant Region

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description Where the application - Solemn Declaration of the person concerned shows that the pre-service certificate required is not produced, a member of the Professional Department shall forward the relevant information to the relevant Committee of Inquiry setting up a practical service.

              Notes The relevant documents shall relate to the application for a documentary inability to produce the necessary pre-service documents and to the available evidence.

              No No


            • 13 Part 1: Drafting of a Previous Work Record of the applicant

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Commitee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The competent Examination Committee of the Region examines the supporting documents and draws up a record of the candidates previous service, which is signed by all the members and forwards it to the Professional Department.

              Notes Part 1: For the approval of the participation in exams.

              No No


            • 14 Part 1: Entry of data in the register - Confirmation of Submission of Supporting Documents

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              Description If the dossier is complete and correct, a member of the Professional Department shall enter the necessary information in the relevant register and automatically receive the unique number of the Certificate of Certification.

              Notes Part 1: For the approval of the participation in exams.

              No No


            • 15 Part One: Drawing up a Documentary Attestation Plan

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              Description The head of the Professional Department draws up a documentary evidence plan and promotes it in the hierarchy for signature.

              Notes Part 1: For the approval of the participation in exams.

              No No


            • 16 Part One: Signature of the Documentary Confirmation

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

              Μethod of Implementation Signature

              Description The Head of the Development Directorate finally signes the Legislative Certification Plan and returns it to the Professional Department.

              Notes Part 1: For the approval of the participation in exams.

              No No


            • 17 Part I: Information to be given to interested parties

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description A member of the Professional Department shall send the exact copy of the Certification of the Documentary Evidence to the person concerned in the contact details indicated in the application/solemn declaration.

              Notes Part 1: For the approval of the participation in exams.

              No No


            • 18 Part 1: Receipt of evidence of test results

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The person concerned shall submit the evidence of deposit for the examinations of the theoretical and practical part of the Professional Departments or of the KEP-EKE.

              Notes 1) The submission of evidence of payment by the person concerned follows the same course as in the initial submission (see Steps 1 to 4 : submission, protocol, transmission, debit). 2) The errors of examination of the the theoretical and practical part of the examination are valid for six months.

              No No


            • 19 Part One: Transmission of Certification of Documentary Evidence

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description Head of the Professional Departments shall send a true copy of the Certificate of Documentary Submission and evidence of deposit for the exams of the theoretical and practical party to the service responsible for conducting the examinations.

              Notes Part 1: For the approval of the participation in exams.

              No No


            • 20 Part One: Integration of candidates into an Examination Plan

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The department conducting the examinations, after receiving the Certificate of Documentary Submission, shall group them into and incorporate them into a specific examination programme.

              Notes Part 1: For the approval of the participation in exams.

              No No


            • 21 Part two: Communication of examinations, candidates and examination centres

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              Description The department conducting the examination shall announce to the beneficiaries of the examination, the dates of the examination and the allocation of candidates to the examination centres at least 5 working days before the date of the examinations on the website of the region concerned, where the examinations take place.

              Notes Part 2: For the participation in exams.

              No No


            • 22 Part two: Theoretical examination of interested parties

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Commitee

              Μethod of Implementation Inspection

              Description The person concerned shall be examined in the theoretical part by the relevant Examination Committee.

              Notes Part 2: For the participation in exams.

              No No


            • 23 Part Two: Failure to examine the theoretical part

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Inspection

              Description If the person concerned fails to examine the theoretical part, he shall submit to the Profession Department of the Regional Unit concerned (via the Office of the Protocol or the KEP/EKE) an application to participate in the examinations accompanied by the Certificate of Submission of Justification (if applicable) and the paradox of participation in the examinations of the theoretical part re-examination.

              Notes Where there is a failure in the theoretical part, the two-month period for the authorisation shall start from the date of the new application by the party concerned for its participation in the theoretical stage of the examination.

              Yes Yes


            • 24 Part two: A successful theoretical examination of an interested party

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Commitee

              Μethod of Implementation Inspection

              Description The person concerned shall be successfully dealt with in the theoretical section by the committee responsible.

              Notes Part 2: For the participation in exams.

              Yes No


            • 25 Part two: Drafting of a practical examination of the theoretical part

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Commitee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The Committee for Examination shall draw up a practical examination of the theoretical part with the analytical situation of the successful and failed parties.

              Notes Applicants shall be subject to examination of the practical part.

              No No


            • 26 Part two: Practical examination of interested parties

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Commitee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The party concerned shall be examined in the minutes by the Committee for Examinations.

              Notes Part 2: For the participation in exams.

              No No


            • 27 Part Two: Failure to examine the practical part

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description If the person concerned fails to examine the practical part, he shall submit to the Department of the Occupation of the Regional Unit concerned (via the Office of the Protocol or the KEP/EKE) an application to participate in the examinations accompanied by the Certificate of Submission of Justification (if applicable), the Proceedings of the theoretical party and the paradox of participation in the examinations of the practical part.

              Notes Where there is a failure in the practical part, the two-month period for the authorisation shall start from the date of the new application by the party concerned for its participation in the practical stage of the examination.

              Yes Yes


            • 28 Part two: Successful examination of interested party

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Commitee

              Μethod of Implementation Inspection

              Description The person concerned shall be successfully examined in the practical part of the test.

              Notes Part 2: For the participation in exams.

              Yes No


            • 29 Part two: Preparation of a practical examination - Confirmation of a Successive Examination

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Commitee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The Examination Committee draws up an Examination Record of the practical part with the detailed lists of successful and unsuccessful candidates and issues Certificates of Successful Examination for the successful candidates.

              Notes Part 2: For the participation in exams.

              No No


            • 30 Part Two: Transmission of Verifications of Inquiry Success

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Commitee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The Examination Committee shall forward the Confirmation of a Successful Examination to the Professional Department of the Region concerned.

              Notes The Examination Committee shall forward the Certificates of Successful Examination to the Professional Department of the Headquarters of the relevant Region, which shall be responsible for carrying out the theoretical or practical part respectively, which shall promote all documents, examination minutes, successful and failed lists and attestations for a successful examination in the Professional Department of the relevant Regional Unit of the person concerned.

              No No


            • 31 Part 3: Decision granting authorisation of the Region concerned

              Responsible for Implementation Head of the Region

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description A decision shall be taken in the region concerned, which shall be posted to DIAVGEIA.

              Notes Part Three: For the issue of the licence.

              No No


            • 32 Part Three: Update in the Single Registry and record keeping

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              Description The Professional Department of the Regional Unit concerned shall register the authorisations in the Single Record of the Integrated Information System of Regional Authority, which shall be updated with the required information and keep a record.

              Notes Part Three: For the issue of the licence

              No No


            • 33 Part 3: Issue of the licence form – Information to interested parties

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description Head of the Professional Department shall issue the licence and inform the applicant to come and collect it.

              Notes Part Three: For the issue of the licence

              No No


            • 34 Part Three: Receipt of the licence by the person concerned

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description An official of the Professional Department delivers the licence to the applicant after identifying the applicants details. The licence shall bear the stamp of the department and the signature of the holder.

              Notes Part Three: For the issue of the licence

              No No



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