Extension of Master Oxyacetylene Welder class II licence to Master Arc Welder class II 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

Digital provision points

    Remote Points of service

    Number of required documents

    4 to 6

    Fees

    135.00

    Estimated time

    2 Months

    Description

    The procedure concerns the extension of a master oxyacetylene welder class II licence to a master arc welder class II licence.

    Basic information

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    Notes

    The deadline for implementation concerns the issuing of a master arc welder class II licence (through extension of the master oxyacetylene welder class II licence) from the date of submission of the complete application. The procedure consists of three parts: Part 1 – Approval to sit for examinations to obtain a master arc welder class II licence, with the final step being the inclusion of candidates in an examination programme. Part 2 – Participation in examinations of the competent region for obtaining a master arc welder class II licence, with the final step being the forwarding of certificates of success in the examinations. Part 3 – Issuing a licence for a master arc welder class II licence, with the final step being the applicant’s receipt of a licence.

    Validity Duration

    8 Years

    Provided to

    Last update

    Application

    Application Type

    Application / Solemn Declaration

    Submission by:

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

    Submitted by:

    Persons

    Title

    Application / Solemn Declaration for approval to sit for examinations with a view to obtaining a master arc welder class II licence (by extending the master oxyacetylene welder class II licence).

    Notes:

    1st part of the procedure.

    What you will need

    Means of authentication, identification and signature

    Identification document

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      Requirements

        Fees

          Related


          Means of redress or appeal:

          Judicial redress

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

          Tacit approval

          Approval to sit for examinations: if the 15-day deadline for checking the completeness of the supporting documents expires, the interested party’s application shall be deemed to have been tacitly accepted, in accordance with Article 14(4) of Law 3844/2010 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 63). In the event of tacit approval as described above, the interested party may request issue of the relevant certificate from the licensing authority, in accordance with Article 10(4) of Law 3230/2004 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 44).

          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

              Extension of Master Oxyacetylene Welder class II licence to Master Arc Welder class II licence

              Official title

              Extension of Master Oxyacetylene Welder class II licence to Master Arc Welder class II licence for the purpose of exercising professional activity

              Ways of provision

              Establishment

              Legislation

                Categories

                Trigger

                Applied for

                Trigger (submission method)

                Application (handwritten)

                Type

                Outgoing
                N1

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              • 1 Possession of passwords to enter software The applicant must have TAXISnet codes

                No No

              • 2 Professional The person concerned must have obtained a master oxyacetylene welder class II licence in order to be approved for participation in the examinations with a view to obtaining a master arc welder class II licence – 1st part.

                No No

              • 3 Prior Service The interested holder of a master oxyacetylene welder class II licence must have completed 6 months’ previous experience as an arc welding technician in order to be approved to sit for the examinations with a view to obtaining a master arc welder class II licence – 1st part. Where the person concerned has attended a specific vocational training programme, the corresponding previous experience required may be replaced by up to 25% by attendance of one or more specific vocational training programmes, after a valid permit has been issued.


                No No

              • 4 Successful Participation in Exams Candidates must pass the theoretical and practical examinations carried out by the selection board of the competent region in order to obtain the master arc welder class II licence.


                No No

              • 5 Professional If the person concerned is a national of a Member State of the EU and has obtained their professional qualifications in another Member State, either as a self-employed person or as an employee, their professional qualifications must have been recognised by the competent body of Greece (ATEEN) and they must have been granted a licence to practice the profession by the relevant region.

                Alternative condition of 2

                Yes Yes

              • 1 Concerns the 1st part of the procedure for approval from the selection board of the competent region to sit for examinations with a view to obtaining a master arc welder class II licence (by extension). 23 €

                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 Concerns the 1st part of the procedure for approval from the selection board of the competent region to sit for the examination with a view to obtaining a master arc welder class II licence (by extension) and specifically covers sitting for 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 Concerns the 1st part of the procedure for approval from the selection board of the competent region to sit for the examinations with a view to obtaining a master arc welder class II licence (by extension) and specifically covers sitting for the practical examination of the 2nd 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 Photocopy of identity card or passport Copy of document

                Photocopy of identity card or passport

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

                Submitted by: Persons

                Notes: If the person concerned is a non-EU citizen, a residence or work permit issued in accordance with the provisions in force shall also be submitted. 1st part of the procedure: Approval to sit for examinations with a view to obtaining a master arc welder class II licence (by means of an extension of a master oxyacetylene welder class II licence)

                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 6866

              • 2 A clear photocopy of the master oxyacetylene welder class II licence or a decision on the recognition of professional qualifications by the competent body (ATEEN, SAEP). Permit

                A clear photocopy of the master oxyacetylene welder class II licence or a decision on the recognition of professional qualifications by the competent body (ATEEN, SAEP).

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

                Submitted by: Persons

                Notes: 1st part of the procedure: Approval to sit for examinations with a view to obtaining a master arc welder class II licence.

                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 4627

              • 3 Certificates of previous experience from the undertaking where the person concerned is employed, co-signed by the supervisor (licence holder) Certificate of previous service

                Certificates of previous experience from the undertaking where the person concerned is employed, co-signed by the supervisor (licence holder)

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

                Submitted by: Persons

                Notes: If the person concerned was employed. The certificate must include the details of the employer and of the licensed supervisor or of the holder of the confirmation of notice; licence number and issuing authority; details of the person concerned; the duration of the employment; precise time spent in paid employment; the specialisation and the grade at which the person concerned has worked.

                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 1244

              • 4 Copy of academic qualifications Proof of Study

                Copy of academic qualifications

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

                Submitted by: Persons

                Notes: If applicable. 1st part of the procedure: Approval to sit for examinations with a view to obtaining a master arc welder class II licence (by means of an extension of a master oxyacetylene welder class II licence).

                Document submitted under requirements: Yes

                Document’s requirement: Educational

                No 2825

              • 5 Two recent photographs. Photographs

                Two recent photographs.

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

                Submitted by: Persons

                Notes: 3rd part of the procedure: Issue of a master arc welder class II licence (by means of an extension of a master oxyacetylene welder class II licence)

                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 8298

              • 6 Equivalence decision of the Greek Organisation for Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP). Rule

                Equivalence decision of the Greek Organisation for Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP).

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

                Submitted by: Persons

                Notes: If the qualification was obtained abroad or by discontinued schools in Greece.

                Document submitted under requirements: Yes

                Document’s requirement: Educational

                No 1127

              • 7 Stamp books of public social security bodies and any other public document showing that the person concerned has been employed in a job with the same or similar object, and the person concerned must state in their application documented reasons why they are unable to provide the necessary supporting documents. One or more supporting documents covering at least the total required length of previous experience shall be submitted. If the previous experience was acquired in another EU Member State, the corresponding supporting documents must be authenticated by the corresponding competent authorities of that Member State. Proof of Insurance

                Stamp books of public social security bodies and any other public document showing that the person concerned has been employed in a job with the same or similar object, and the person concerned must state in their application documented reasons why they are unable to provide the necessary supporting documents. One or more supporting documents covering at least the total required length of previous experience shall be submitted. If the previous experience was acquired in another EU Member State, the corresponding supporting documents must be authenticated by the corresponding competent authorities of that Member State.

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

                Submitted by: Persons

                Notes: If it is impossible to provide the above-mentioned supporting documents, which may result from the destruction of files or work records or any other reason. 1st part of the procedure: Approval to sit for examinations with a view to obtaining a master arc welder class II licence (by means of an extension of a master oxyacetylene welder class II licence).

                Document submitted under requirements: No

                Alternative document of: 4

                Yes 7210

              • 8 Certificate from the competent military authority stating in the required detail the type of service performed and the duration thereof Certificate

                Certificate from the competent military authority stating in the required detail the type of service performed and the duration thereof

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

                Submitted by: Persons

                Notes: If the person concerned has acquired previous experience as a reserve enlisted man of extended service or reserve officer during the performance of their military service.

                Document submitted under requirements: Yes

                Document’s requirement: Labour

                Alternative document of: 4

                Yes 9703

              • 9 Certificate of attendance of a specific vocational training programme Certification

                Certificate of attendance of 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: If the person concerned has undergone a specific vocational training programme.

                Document submitted under requirements: Yes

                Document’s requirement: Educational

                Alternative document of: 4

                Yes 8619

              • 10 A certificate of previous experience accompanied by a hiring decision showing that the person concerned and/or the supervisor was hired as a technician, master craftsman or a decision of the competent body to entrust the person concerned with the duties of master technician, provided that they hold the corresponding licence Certificate

                A certificate of previous experience accompanied by a hiring decision showing that the person concerned and/or the supervisor was hired as a technician, master craftsman or a decision of the competent body to entrust the person concerned with the duties of master technician, provided that they hold the corresponding licence

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

                Submitted by: Persons

                Notes: If the person concerned has been employed by public services, public entities governed by public law or public entities governed by private law or local authorities.

                Document submitted under requirements: Yes

                Document’s requirement: Labour

                Alternative document of: 4

                Yes 9703

              • 11 A solemn declaration by the person concerned pursuant to Law 1599/1986, stating: (a) the duration of the previous experience acquired, with reference to the speciality and level of employment of the person concerned, (b) that they worked under a project or labour contract with a licensed person with the right to do so – with reference to the full name and the number of the Notice Certificate or licence of the supervisor (c) that the average annual turnover exceeds 60% of the average annual per capita disposable income, as calculated by ELSTAT for the period of previous experience, and (d) that they have the supporting documents referred to in paragraphs 2.1. 2.2. and 2.3. of Article 6 of Presidential Decree 115/2012. Solemn Declaration

                A solemn declaration by the person concerned pursuant to Law 1599/1986, stating: (a) the duration of the previous experience acquired, with reference to the speciality and level of employment of the person concerned, (b) that they worked under a project or labour contract with a licensed person with the right to do so – with reference to the full name and the number of the Notice Certificate or licence of the supervisor (c) that the average annual turnover exceeds 60% of the average annual per capita disposable income, as calculated by ELSTAT for the period of previous experience, and (d) that they have the supporting documents referred to in paragraphs 2.1. 2.2. and 2.3. of Article 6 of Presidential Decree 115/2012.

                Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/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: Persons

                Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

                Notes: If the person concerned was self-employed.

                Document submitted under requirements: Yes

                Document’s requirement: Professional

                Alternative document of: 4

                Yes 7320

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                Description Appointment of a regional examination committee to carry out examinations for several regions.

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

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

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                Description Inclusion in KEP-PSCs

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              • 1 Launching of procedure



                No No


              • 2 Submission of an application / solemn declaration

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description The interested party shall submit the application / solemn declaration together with the required supporting documents to the registry office of the relevant Regional Unit or KEP-PSCs.

                Notes 1st part: For approval to sit for examinations

                No No


              • 3 Registration of application / solemn declaration

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description A staff member of the Registry Office of the relevant Regional Unit or KEP-PSC receives and registers the application / solemn declaration with the required supporting documents and issues the file number to the person concerned or a certificate of submission of an application correspondingly (Registry Office of the relevant Regional Unit / KEP-PSC).

                Notes 1st part: For approval to sit for examinations

                No No


              • 4 Forwarding of application / solemn declaration

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description A staff member of the Registry Office of the relevant Regional Unit or KEP-PSC sends the application / solemn declaration with supporting documents to the Development Directorate of the Regional Unit concerned.

                Notes 1st part: For approval to sit for examinations

                No No


              • 5 Assignment of an application / solemn declaration to a head of department

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description The head of the Development Directorate of the Regional Unit concerned shall assign the application / solemn declaration and the necessary supporting documents to the head of the Profession Department.

                Notes 1st part: For approval to sit for examinations

                No No


              • 6 Assignment of an application / solemn declaration to department staff member

                Responsible for Implementation Responsible Head of Department

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description The head of the Profession Department assigns the application / solemn declaration and supporting documents to a member of the Profession Department staff.

                Notes 1st part: For approval to sit for examinations

                No No


              • 7 Vetting of supporting documents

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description A staff member of the Profession Department shall check the completeness and correctness of the supporting documents. Checking of the correctness of evidence of previous experience shall be carried out on a sample basis, as specified in the provisions of the presidential decree. Checking of correctness, in particular as regards the authenticity of the person’s academic qualifications, is on a 5% sample basis.

                Notes 1st part: For approval to sit for examinations

                No No


              • 8 Drawing up of a draft notification of omissions

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description If omissions are found in the application / solemn declaration, a member of the staff of the Profession Department shall draw up a draft notification document on the omissions found and forward it to the head of the Profession Department for signature. Moreover, the licence of establishment, without the designs, is forwarded to the relevant police department.

                Notes 1st part: For approval to sit for examinations

                No No


              • 9 Signing of a draft notification of omissions

                Responsible for Implementation Responsible Head of Department

                Μethod of Implementation Software action

                Description The Head of the Profession Department shall sign the draft notification document relating to the omissions found and forward it to the head of the Directorate for Development.

                Notes 1st part: For approval to sit for examinations

                No No


              • 10 Signing of a draft notification of omissions

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

                Μethod of Implementation Software action

                Description The Head of the Directorate for Development shall sign the draft notification document relating to the omissions found and return it to the staff member of the Profession Department.

                Notes 1st part: For approval to sit for examinations

                No No


              • 11 Sending of a copy of the notification document on omissions

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description A staff member of the Profession Department shall send a true copy of the notification document to the person concerned at the contact details stated in the application / solemn declaration. The person concerned should be informed within 15 days of the need to submit additional supporting documents in order for the application / solemn declaration to be re-examined and, if it is considered complete, for the applicant to be issued a certificate of submission of supporting documents.

                Notes 1st part: For approval to sit for examinations

                No No


              • 12 Submission of missing supporting documents


                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description The person concerned shall submit the supporting documents found to be absent from their application. The submission of supporting documents by the person concerned follows the same procedure as in the initial submission (see steps 2 to 6: submission, registration, forwarding, assignment). If the interested party fails to submit the necessary supporting documents, the procedure shall be terminated without a relevant document being issued by the region concerned.

                Notes 1st part: For approval to sit for examinations

                No No


              • 13 Vetting of new supporting documents

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description A staff member of the Profession Department shall re-check the application / solemn declaration with the new supporting documents.

                Notes 1st part: For approval to sit for examinations

                No No


              • 14 Forwarding of documents to the examination committee of the competent region

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description If it arises from the interested party’s application / solemn declaration that it is impossible to provide the required certificates of previous experience, a staff member of the Profession Department shall forward the relevant documents to the competent examination committee, which shall draw up a record of previous experience. The relevant documents relate to the request to substantiate the inability to provide the necessary supporting documents of previous experience of the person concerned and to the available evidence.

                Notes 1st part: For approval to sit for examinations

                No No


              • 15 Drawing up a record of the candidate’s previous experience

                Responsible for Implementation Collective body

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description The competent examination committee of the region shall examine the supporting documents and draw up a record of the applicant’s previous experience, which shall be signed by all members and forwarded to the Profession Department.

                Notes 1st part: For approval to sit for examinations

                No No


              • 16 Entry of data in the register – Certificate of Submission of Supporting Documents

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Software action

                Description When the file is complete and correct, a staff member of the Profession Department shall enter the necessary data in the integrated information system (OPSPA) and automatically receive the unique number of the certificate of submission of supporting documents.

                Notes 1st part: For approval to sit for examinations

                No No


              • 17 Drawing up of a draft certificate of submission of supporting documents

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Software action

                Description A staff member of the Profession Department shall draw up a draft certificate of submission of supporting documents and forward it to the head of the Profession Department for signature.

                Notes 1st part: For approval to sit for examinations

                No No


              • 18 Signature of the draft certificate of submission of supporting documents

                Responsible for Implementation Responsible Head of Department

                Μethod of Implementation Software action

                Description The head of the Profession Department shall sign the draft certificate of submission of supporting documents and forward it for signature to the head of the Directorate for Development.

                Notes 1st part: For approval to sit for examinations

                No No


              • 19 Signature of the draft certificate of submission of supporting documents

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

                Μethod of Implementation Software action

                Description The head of the Directorate for Development shall sign the draft certificate of submission of supporting documents and return it to the staff member of the Profession Department.

                Notes 1st part: For approval to sit for examinations

                No No


              • 20 Notification of interested party

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description A staff member of the Profession Department shall send a true copy of the certificate of submission of supporting documents to the person concerned at the contact details indicated in the application / solemn declaration submitted. The certificate of submission of supporting documents shall be valid for 10 months

                Notes 1st part: For approval to sit for examinations

                No No


              • 21 Submission of proof of payment for examinations


                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description The interested party shall submit the proof of payment for the theoretical and practical examinations to the Profession Department or KEP-PSC

                Notes 1) Submission of proof of payment by the person concerned follows the procedure as in the original submission (see steps 2 to 6: submission, registration, forwarding, assignment). 2) Examination fees for the theoretical and practical examinations shall be valid for 6 months. 1st part: For approval to sit for examinations.

                No No


              • 22 Forwarding of certificate of submission of supporting documents

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description A staff member of the Profession Department shall forward a true copy of the certificate of submission of supporting documents and the proof of payment for the theoretical and practical examinations to the department responsible for conducting the examinations.

                Notes 1st part: For approval to sit for examinations

                No No


              • 23 Enrolment of candidates in an examination programme

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description Upon receiving the certificates of submission of supporting documents, the department responsible for carrying out the examinations shall group them and enrol them in a specific examination programme.

                Notes 1st part: For approval to sit for examinations.

                No No


              • 24 Announcement of examinations, candidates and test centres

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Software action

                Description The department responsible for conducting the examinations shall announce the examinees, the dates of the examination and the distribution of candidates in 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 2nd part: For approval to sit for examinations

                No No


              • 25 Theoretical examination of the person concerned

                Responsible for Implementation Collective body

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description The person concerned shall be examined in the theoretical part by the competent examination committee.

                Notes 2nd part: For approval to sit for examinations.

                No No


              • 26 Failure in the theoretical examination


                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description If the person concerned fails the theoretical examination, they shall resubmit to the Profession Department of the relevant Regional Unit (through the Registry Office or KEP/PSC) an application to sit for the examinations, together with the certificate of submission of supporting documents (if valid) and the examination fee for the theoretical examination.

                Notes If a candidate fails the theoretical examination, the 2-month deadline for granting of a licence starts from the date of the applicant’s new application to sit for the theoretical examination. 2nd part: For approval to sit for examinations

                No No


              • 27 Drafting of a record of the theoretical examination

                Responsible for Implementation Collective body


                Description The Examination Committee shall draw up a record of the theoretical examination together with the detailed list of successful and unsuccessful candidates

                Notes Candidates who pass the theoretical examination shall undergo the practical examination. 2nd part: For approval to sit for examinations

                No No


              • 28 Practical examination of the person concerned

                Responsible for Implementation Collective body

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

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

                Notes 2nd part: For approval to sit for examinations

                No No


              • 29 Failure in the practical examination


                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description If the interested party fails the practical examination, they shall resubmit to the Profession Department of the relevant Regional Unit (through the Registry Office or KEP/PSC) an application to sit for the examinations, together with the certificate of submission of supporting documents (if valid), the record of the theoretical examination and the examination fee for the practical examination.

                Notes If a candidate fails the practical examination, the 2-month deadline for granting of a licence starts from the date of the applicant’s new application to sit for the practical examination. 2nd part: For approval to sit for examinations

                No No


              • 30 Drafting of a record of the practical examination – Certificates of Success in the Examination

                Responsible for Implementation Collective body

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description The Examination Committee shall draw up a record of the practical examination together with the detailed list of successful and unsuccessful candidates, issuing Certificates of Success in the Examination to successful candidates.

                Notes 2nd part: For approval to sit for examinations

                No No


              • 31 Forwarding of Certificates of Success in the Examination

                Responsible for Implementation Collective body

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description The Examination Committee shall forward the Certificates of Success in the Examination to the Profession Department of the region concerned.

                Notes The Examination Committee shall forward the Certificates of Success in the Examination to the Profession Department of the headquarters of the competent region, which is responsible for carrying out the theoretical or practical examination, respectively, forwarding all the documents, the examination reports, the lists of successful and unsuccessful candidates and the certificates of success in the examination to the Profession Department of the relevant Regional Unit of the person concerned. 2nd part: For approval to sit for examinations

                No No


              • 32 Decision of the relevant region to grant a licence

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Software action

                Description A decision of the relevant region is required and is posted on the DIAVGEIA website

                Notes 3rd part: For issuing of the licence

                No No


              • 33 Update of the Unified Register and file maintenance

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Software action

                Description The Profession Department of the relevant Regional Unit shall enter the licences in the OPSPA Unified Register, which shall be updated with the required information and maintain a file.

                Notes 3rd part: For issuing of the licence

                No No


              • 34 Issuing of the licence form – Notification of person concerned

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description A staff member of the Profession Department issues the licence and notifies the applicant to come and take receipt of it.

                Notes 3rd part: For issuing of the licence.

                No No


              • 35 Legal recourse


                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description An interested party who considers that their application has been rejected without due cause or that the administration has delayed without due cause may have recourse to the ordinary courts against the act or omission of the administrative authority.

                Notes 3rd part: For issuing of the licence

                No No


              • 36 Receipt of licence by the interested party

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description A staff member of the Profession Department shall hand over the licence to the applicant after verifying their identity.

                Notes The licence shall bear the stamp of the service and the signature of the holder. 3rd part: For issuing of the licence.

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