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Ίδρυση και λειτουργία Ιδιωτικού Ινστιτούτου Επαγγελματικής Κατάρτισης (ΙΙΕΚ) - Νομικό Πρόσωπο
At a glance
Points of service
National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Occupational Orientation, Section 2, Licensing for Private Entities for Vocational Training and Lifelong Learning, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SPORTS AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS
Digital provision points
- The service is not provided digitally
Number of required documents
Description
The procedure concerns approval for the establishment and operation of a vocational training institute and is addressed to legal entities which have permanent establishment in an EU Member State, where their purpose also concerns provision of education and training services.
Basic information
Competent body
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SPORTS AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS
Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure
Service / organizational unit of a authority entity
National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Occupational Orientation, Section 2, Licensing for Private Entities for Vocational Training and Lifelong Learning
Application
Application Type
Application / Solemn Declaration
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Title
Application by solemn declaration for the granting of approval for the establishment and operation of a Private Vocational Training Institute (IIEK) by a legal entity.
Notes:
The application / solemn declaration is accompanied by the required supporting documents, which are organised into two sub-folders. The first sub-folder contains the administrative supporting documents, and the second sub-folder contains the building supporting documents.
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Digital signature, Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
Related
Means of redress or appeal:
Hierarchical appeal/recourse
Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:
An application for review of the decision, or an administrative appeal in accordance with Article 24 of Law 2690/1999. The interested party may request either that the administrative authority which issued the act revoke or amend it (application for review), or request the authority with oversight over the one that issued it to annul it (administrative appeal). The administrative authority to which the relevant application is submitted must notify the interested party of its decision on the application no later than within thirty (30) days, unless a different deadline is set out under specific provisions.
NACE
- 85.59 Other education n.e.c.
- 85.42 Tertiary education
Output & Results
Output
Administrative Act, Document Production
Other information
Alternative titles
Approval for the establishment and operation of a Vocational Training Institute (IIEK) by a legal entity.
Granting of a licence to establish and operate a Private Vocational Training Institute (I.I.E.K.) to a legal entity – Operating licence for an IIEK
Official title
Establishment and operation of a Private Vocational Training Institute (IIEK) – Legal Entity.
Languages supported
Greek, English
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (digital), Application (handwritten), email
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ΔΔ
12
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8
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40151
No
21859200
5875200
Digital signature, Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
900659
85.59, 85.42
8210
Digital supporting Document, Supporting document
The procedure concerns approval for the establishment and operation of a vocational training institute and is addressed to legal entities which have permanent establishment in an EU Member State, where their purpose also concerns provision of education and training services.
3000.00
3000.00
17
4
0
5 months
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1
Company law
To set up a company, see the link below.
No
No
2
Possession of passwords to enter software
The applicant must have TAXISnet codes.
No
No
3
Time limit
Submission of an application for approval of establishment and operation with all administrative supporting documents by the legal entity, bearing dates of issue not more than 3 months prior to the date of submission of the application for approval.
No
No
4
Company law
The registered office of the legal entity must be in an EU Member State and its purpose, according to its articles of association, must be the provision of education and training services.
No
No
5
Tax
The legal entity should have no outstanding tax obligations.
No
No
6
Insurance
The legal entity should have no outstanding social security obligations.
No
No
7
Bankruptcy law
The legal entity must not have been declared bankrupt and must not have filed for bankruptcy or for a single certificate of judicial solvency or equivalent document issued by a competent authority of the respective Member State, given that such document is required by the laws of the Member State of establishment. If no such document is available, it shall be replaced by a sworn affidavit by the legal representative or, where the law of the Member State of establishment does not provide for such sworn affidavit, by a solemn declaration made before a competent judicial or administrative authority or, where appropriate, a notary in the Member State of establishment, who shall issue a certificate stating that the sworn affidavit or solemn declaration has been made.
No
No
8
Administrative
The legal entity must not have been subject to administrative sanctions revoking approvals or licences or suspension of operations with regard to the same or another private education and vocational training institute within the last two years.
No
No
9
Labour
The legal representative of the legal entity must not have the status of civil servant, employee of a legal entity established under public law or regional or local authority, or that of a cleric, and must not have been subject to the administrative sanctions revoking approvals or licences or suspension of their own or another private education and training institute in within the last two years. Not required for a legal entity established under public law.
No
No
10
Bankruptcy law
The legal representative of the legal entity must not have been declared bankrupt and must not have filed for bankruptcy; or a single certificate of judicial solvency or an equivalent document issued by a competent authority of the Member State, if such document is required by the laws of the Member State of establishment. If no such document is available, it shall be replaced by a sworn affidavit by the legal representative or, where the law of the Member State of establishment does not provide for such sworn affidavit, by a solemn declaration made before a competent judicial or administrative authority or, where appropriate, a notary in the Member State of establishment, who shall issue a certificate stating that the sworn affidavit or solemn declaration has been made. Not required for a legal entity established under public law.
No
No
11
Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
The legal representative of the legal entity must not have been irrevocably convicted of any felony or one of the misdemeanours, committed or attempted, of theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, counterfeiting, bribery, bodily harm, violation of provisions pertaining to drug offences or sexual offences or a crime of economic sexual exploitation, and that they have not been convicted or sentenced by a final judgment in accordance with Articles 8 and 9 of the Code of Status of Public Civil Servants (Law No 3528/2007, Government Gazette, Series I, No 26). Not required for a legal entity established under public law.
No
No
12
Labour
The shareholders or partners or members of the management of the legal entity must not have the status of a civil servant, an employee of a regional or local authority, or of another legal entity established under public law. Not required for legal entities established under public law, legal entities in the wider public sector, and legal entities whose members or part of the members of its board of directors or their management are appointed in an ex officio capacity.
No
No
13
Administrative
The legal representative shall declare the distinctive title of the private vocational training institute for which approval is being sought on behalf of the legal entity they represent.
No
No
14
Building
A building permit is required for the building where the institute to be approved for establishment and operation is to be housed, duly approved for connection to public utilities networks, or as specified in Article 107(6) (7) and (8) of Law No 4495/2017 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 167), and appropriate for use by educational establishment in accordance with the provisions of the building regulation, as well as an (active) fire protection certificate with use category designation ‘education’ from the relevant Fire Department.
No
No
15
Educational
Private Vocational Training Institutes (IIEK) implement programmes on the list of approved specialisations and the corresponding approved curriculum guides of the General Secretariat for Lifelong Learning. They may also carry out programmes for which there is no approved curriculum guide, but which are based on accredited professional and vocational guidelines and curriculum frameworks.
No
No
1
Initial approval
2000 €
No
2
Stamp duty for the benefit of the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance.
1000 €
Cost Calculation
One-off
Method of Payment
Digital (debit / credit card)
Type of Cost
Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
Fee Link
https://eparavolo.eoppep.gr/welcome
No
1
Supporting documents of incorporation and representation.
Legal documents from legal entities
Supporting documents of incorporation and representation.
Submission by:
Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Notes:
The articles of association must show that the legal entity has a permanent establishment in an EU Member State and that its purpose also concerns to the provision of education and training services.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9338
2
Certificate issued by the General Commercial Registry regarding the changes of the legal entity.
Legal documents from legal entities
Certificate issued by the General Commercial Registry regarding the changes of the legal entity.
Relevant link:
https://services.businessportal.gr/
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Notes:
It must have been issued on a date no more than 3 months prior to the date of the submission of the application for approval.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9338
3
The procedure concerns the issuance of a certificate of no outstanding debts to the Greek State.
Tax clearance certificate
No
3461
4
The procedure pertains to the issue of social security clearance certificates (AAE) and is addressed to business enterprises (either legal or natural persons), whether or not they are registered in the e-EFKA Register of Employers joint undertakings, as well as to natural persons, i.e. freelancers, self-employed persons, farmers, insured salaried employees, pensioners, and other private individuals.
Social Security Clearance Certificate (eEFKA)
The procedure pertains to the issue of social security clearance certificates (AAE) and is addressed to business enterprises (either legal or natural persons), whether or not they are registered in the e-EFKA Register of Employers joint undertakings, as well as to natural persons, i.e. freelancers, self-employed persons, farmers, insured salaried employees, pensioners, and other private individuals.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/epikheirematike-drasterioteta/apaskholese-prosopikou/asphalistike-enemeroteta-phusikon-nomikon-prosopon-eephka
Submission by:
Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Notes:
It must have been issued on a date no more than 3 months prior to the date of the submission of the application for approval.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9447
5
Certificate that the legal entity has not been declared bankrupt and has not filed for bankruptcy; or a single judicial solvency certificate or an equivalent document issued by a competent authority of the Member State in which the legal entity has its registered office, if such a document is provided for under the law of the Member State of establishment.
Single Certificate of Judicial Solvency
Certificate that the legal entity has not been declared bankrupt and has not filed for bankruptcy; or a single judicial solvency certificate or an equivalent document issued by a competent authority of the Member State in which the legal entity has its registered office, if such a document is provided for under the law of the Member State of establishment.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/dikaiosune/dikasteria/eniaio-pistopoietiko-dikastikes-pheregguotetas
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Notes:
If no such document is available, it shall be replaced by a sworn affidavit by the members of the governing body of the legal entity or, where the law of the Member State of establishment does not provide for such a sworn affidavit, by a solemn declaration made before a competent judicial or administrative authority or, where appropriate, a notary in the Member State of establishment, who shall issue a certificate stating that the sworn or solemn declaration has been made. It must have been issued on a date no more than 3 months prior to the date of the submission of the application for approval.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
4122
6
A declaration by the legal representative of the legal entity that the legal entity has not been subject to the administrative sanction of withdrawal of approval/licence or closure for the same or another private education and training institution during the last 2 years.
Solemn Declaration
A declaration by the legal representative of the legal entity that the legal entity has not been subject to the administrative sanction of withdrawal of approval/licence or closure for the same or another private education and training institution during the last 2 years.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Relevant Procedure:
Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
Notes:
Not required for legal entities. It must be issued on a date no more than 3 months prior to the date of the submission of the application for approval.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Company law
No
7320
7
Solemn declaration by the legal representative of the legal entity that they do not have the status of a civil servant, an employee of a regional or local authority or any other legal entity established under public law or the status of a cleric, and that they have not been subject to administrative sanctions revoking approvals or licences or suspension of operations with regard to the same or another private education and vocational training institute within the last 2 years.
Solemn Declaration
Solemn declaration by the legal representative of the legal entity that they do not have the status of a civil servant, an employee of a regional or local authority or any other legal entity established under public law or the status of a cleric, and that they have not been subject to administrative sanctions revoking approvals or licences or suspension of operations with regard to the same or another private education and vocational training institute within the last 2 years.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Relevant Procedure:
Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
Notes:
It must have been issued on a date no more than 3 months prior to the date of the submission of the application for approval.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7320
8
Certificate that the legal representative has not been declared bankrupt and has not filed for bankruptcy, or a single judicial solvency certificate or an equivalent document issued by a competent authority of the Member State, if such a document is provided for under the law of the Member State of establishment.
Single Certificate of Judicial Solvency
Certificate that the legal representative has not been declared bankrupt and has not filed for bankruptcy, or a single judicial solvency certificate or an equivalent document issued by a competent authority of the Member State, if such a document is provided for under the law of the Member State of establishment.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/dikaiosune/dikasteria/eniaio-pistopoietiko-dikastikes-pheregguotetas
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Notes:
If no such document is available, it shall be replaced by a sworn affidavit by the legal representative or, where the law of the Member State of establishment does not provide for such sworn affidavit, by a solemn declaration made before a competent judicial or administrative authority or, where appropriate, a notary in the Member State of establishment, who shall issue a certificate stating that the sworn affidavit or solemn declaration has been made. Not required for legal entities. it must have been issued on a date no more than 3 months prior to the date of the submission of the application for approval.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Company law
No
4122
9
The procedure involves the issuance of a copy of the criminal record, which is issued: a) under criminal procedure law and b) for issuance of an administrative act by a public authority, where required by law as a supporting document.
Copies are usually accepted as valid for a period of 3 months.
Public administrative bodies may also issue electronic copies, in cases where a copy of the criminal record is a legally required document for the completion of an administrative act under their jurisdiction. If for any reason the certificate cannot be issued electronically, the person concerned can arrange a digital appointment on myKEPlive with a Citizen Service Centre (KEP) employee for assistance via videoconference.
Criminal Record Copy for General Use
The procedure involves the issuance of a copy of the criminal record, which is issued: a) under criminal procedure law and b) for issuance of an administrative act by a public authority, where required by law as a supporting document.
Copies are usually accepted as valid for a period of 3 months.
Public administrative bodies may also issue electronic copies, in cases where a copy of the criminal record is a legally required document for the completion of an administrative act under their jurisdiction. If for any reason the certificate cannot be issued electronically, the person concerned can arrange a digital appointment on myKEPlive with a Citizen Service Centre (KEP) employee for assistance via videoconference.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/dikaiosune/poiniko-metroo/antigrapho-poinikou-metroou
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Notes:
Not required for legal entities. It must have been issued on a date no more than 3 months prior to the date of the submission of the application for approval.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Company law
No
4750
10
Solemn declarations by shareholders, partners or executive management members of the legal entity that they do not have the status of civil servant, employee of a regional or local authority, or any other legal entity established under public law.
Solemn Declaration
Solemn declarations by shareholders, partners or executive management members of the legal entity that they do not have the status of civil servant, employee of a regional or local authority, or any other legal entity established under public law.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses
Submission by:
Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Relevant Procedure:
Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
Notes:
Not required for legal entities established under public law, legal entities in the wider public sector, and legal entities whose members, or some of the members, of their Board of Directors or their management are appointed in an ex officio capacity. It must be issued on a date no more than 3 months prior to the date of the submission of the application for approval.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Company law
No
7320
11
Solemn declaration under Law No 1599/1986, as in force, by the legal representative of the legal entity, with certification of the authenticity of his/her signature, in which the legal representative declares, on behalf of the legal entity they are representing, the distinctive title that the latter will use in the private education and training institution for which it is seeking the issuance of an approval.
Solemn Declaration
Solemn declaration under Law No 1599/1986, as in force, by the legal representative of the legal entity, with certification of the authenticity of his/her signature, in which the legal representative declares, on behalf of the legal entity they are representing, the distinctive title that the latter will use in the private education and training institution for which it is seeking the issuance of an approval.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses
Submission by:
Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Relevant Procedure:
Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
Notes:
It must have been issued on a date no more than 3 months prior to the date of the submission of the application for approval.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7320
12
Proof of payment of the fee amount.
Electronic Fee
No
3385
13
Special application form for evaluation and recommendation from the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP).
Application
Special application form for evaluation and recommendation from the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP).
Relevant link:
https://www.eoppep.gr/index.php/el/structure-and-program-certification/idek-opinion
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Notes:
Second sub-folder containing the building’s supporting documents to be forwarded to the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance for evaluation and recommendations.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
6009
14
Building permit approved for connection to the networks of public utilities or as specified in paragraphs 6, 7 and 8 of Article 107 of Law No 4495/2017 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 167), for the use of an educational institution in accordance with the provisions of the building regulation; floor plans with description of the use of the premises and mapping of its accessibility for people with disabilities, as required (at least in one building unit – building or floor, per region).
Βuilding permit
Building permit approved for connection to the networks of public utilities or as specified in paragraphs 6, 7 and 8 of Article 107 of Law No 4495/2017 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 167), for the use of an educational institution in accordance with the provisions of the building regulation; floor plans with description of the use of the premises and mapping of its accessibility for people with disabilities, as required (at least in one building unit – building or floor, per region).
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
2243
15
Certification of the main use area by a private engineer, with attached plans of the existing situation.
Certificate
Certification of the main use area by a private engineer, with attached plans of the existing situation.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9703
16
Certificate of (active) fire protection for use ‘training’ of the relevant Fire Department.
Certificate of Active Fire Protection
No
3804
17
Proof of payment of the monetary sum in favour of the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance.
Proof of payment / Receipt
Proof of payment of the monetary sum in favour of the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance.
Relevant link:
https://www.eoppep.gr/index.php/el/eparavolo/odigies eparavolo eoppep
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7053
18
An approved curriculum guide from the General Secretariat for Education and Training List.
Table / Statement / Catalogue
An approved curriculum guide from the General Secretariat for Education and Training List.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Notes:
The approved curriculum guide shall include the title of the specialisation applied for and a numerical and descriptive list of the requisite monitoring and laboratory equipment, in accordance with the corresponding laboratory equipment described in the curriculum guide and teaching aids.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
8689
19
Application for programme and/or specialisation approval without an approved curriculum guidebook, but with a certified professional/vocational outline and curriculum framework.
Application
Application for programme and/or specialisation approval without an approved curriculum guidebook, but with a certified professional/vocational outline and curriculum framework.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Notes:
The application for approval of a programme and/or specialisation without an approved curriculum guide, but with a certified professional outline and curriculum framework, shall include the name of the specialisation applied for which corresponds to an approved curriculum framework, a detailed programme of studies (curriculum) in the form of a statement of objectives in terms of the target knowledge, skills and professional competences sought, in accordance with the approved curriculum framework, a numerical and descriptive list of the required monitoring and laboratory equipment in accordance with the corresponding laboratory equipment described in the curriculum guide.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
6009
20
List of IIEK specialisations.
Table / Statement / Catalogue
List of IIEK specialisations.
Relevant link:
http://www.gsae.edu.gr/en/adiesiiek
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
8689
21
Application for programme and/or specialisation approval without an existing curriculum guide or professional/vocational outline.
Application
Application for programme and/or specialisation approval without an existing curriculum guide or professional/vocational outline.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Notes:
The application for the approval of a programme and/or specialisation without an existing curriculum or professional/vocational outline shall include an application to the competent department of the EOPPEP for certification of a new professional profile and curriculum framework that has been developed in accordance with legislation currently in force. Once the new professional profile and curriculum framework has been certified, the procedure indicated in Step 19 shall be followed.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
6009
Ministerial Decision
14715/ΓΓ4
2022
609
Β
Description
Determination of the procedure, content, supporting documents, fee, monetary amount and penalties for approving the establishment and operation, and notifying the operation, of activities in the education sector.
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2022/609/pdf
Law
71
4849
2021
207
Α
Description
Simplification of the establishment and operation of activities in the field of education. Addition of Chapter 38 to Law No 4442/2016.
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/1/2021/4849/pdf
Law
4763
2020
254
Α
Description
National system of vocational education, training, lifelong learning and youth of the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, and other provisions.
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/2020/254/pdf
Law
278,279,280,282,283,284
4442
2016
230
Α
Description
Simplification of the framework for the establishment and operation of private vocational training institutes, tutorial schools, foreign-language centres and colleges.
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/2016/230/pdf
Law
4093
2012
222
Α
Ministerial Decision
10131/ΙΑ
2012
3057
Β
Description
Determination of the procedure for submitting curricula for a private primary or secondary school, college, private Vocational Training Institute, Level One Lifelong Learning Centre or Level Two Lifelong Learning Centre.
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2012/3057/pdf
Decision
63536
2022
2661
Β
Law
109
4622
2019
133
Α
1
Commencement of procedure
No
No
2
Submission of an application by solemn declaration for the granting of approval for the establishment and operation of a Private Vocational Training Institute (IIEK) by a legal entity.
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The interested party shall submit an application by solemn declaration to the Ministry of Education (Department B: Licensing of private vocational training and lifelong learning institutions) for the granting of approval for the establishment and operation of a Private Vocational Training Institute (IIEK) to a legal entity. The required supporting documents are divided into two folders: The first sub-folder shall contain administrative supporting documents, and the second sub-folder the building supporting documents for forwarding to the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP) for an evaluation and recommendation, in accordance with Article 3(6) of Ministerial Decision No 14715/ΓΓ4.
Yes
No
3
Electronic Submission of Application and Supporting Documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Description
It contains the administrative supporting documents in digital format.
Yes
No
4
The application by solemn declaration is then registered according to the procedural protocol of the body in question
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Description
Registration according to procedural protocol of the application by solemn declaration for the granting of approval for the establishment and operation of a Private Vocational Training Institute to a legal entity and assignment to the relevant department.
No
No
5
Assignment of the application
Description
The supporting documents are received by Department B (Licensing of private vocational training and lifelong learning institutions) and the application is assigned to the competent officer
No
No
6
Verification of supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
The documents are checked in order to establish that the relevant preconditions set out under the institutional framework are met in full. If, in the course of the inspection, it is found that a document is missing or is incomplete, the entity concerned is notified by telephone and e-mail about the identified deficiencies.
No
No
7
Dispatch of the file containing the building supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The file containing the supporting documents for the building facilities is forwarded to the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP), which is responsible for the relevant assessment and the conduct of an onsite inspection.
No
No
8
Inspection of building requirements
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Action of the executive / co-competent body
Description
Carrying out of a building requirements inspection, which includes the following steps:
Delivery of the building requirements inspection file to the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance;
Check of supporting documents evidencing compliance with building requirements; Conduct of onsite inspection;
Listing of observations regarding any problems identified; Drafting of a positive or negative recommendation;
Forwarding of recommendation to the Ministry of Education;
No
No
9
Issue of National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP) recommendation
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Action of the executive / co-competent body
Description
The evaluation and recommendations of the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance will be forwarded to Department B (Licensing department for private vocational training and lifelong learning institutions), following the inspection of the building requirements that was conducted.
No
No
10
Decision granting establishment and operating approval
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
Following a positive recommendation from the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance, a relevant decision granting approval for the establishment and operation of a Private Vocational Training Institute to a legal entity shall be drafted, to which the opinion of the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance will be attached and these will then be forwarded for signature to the Head of the Directorate for the Supervision of Vocational Training and Lifelong Learning Institutions.
Yes
No
11
Issuance of a negative recommendation by the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP).
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
Following the issuance of the negative recommendation by the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance, the institution will be duly notified.
Yes
Yes
12
Co-signature of the decision
Responsible for Implementation
Responsible Head of Department
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
The decision granting approval for the establishment and operation of a Private Vocational Training Institute shall be co-signed and forwarded for signature to the competent Director.
No
No
13
Signature of the decision
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Director
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
The decision granting approval for the establishment and operation of a Private Vocational Training Institute shall be co-signed and forwarded for signature to the General Secretary for Vocational Education, Training, Lifelong Learning and Youth.
No
No
14
Signature of the decision
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Secretary General
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
The decision granting approval for the establishment and operation of a Private Vocational Training Institute shall be signed by the General Secretary for Vocational Education, Training, Lifelong Learning and Youth.
No
No
15
Forwarding of the decision for publication
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Description
The signed decision granting approval for the establishment and operation of a Private Vocational Training Institute will be delivered to Department B (Licensing department for private vocational training and lifelong learning institutions) and the details forwarded to the Government Secretariat for publication in the Government Gazette.
No
No
16
Notification of the interested party – Announcement
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
On publication in the Government Gazette, the interested party will also be notified by the Department B Licensing Department regarding the granting of the licence, and the EOPPEP will be duly notified.
No
Yes
Information on the drafting of EOPPEP decisions with regard to the importance of building conditions.
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