ΔΔ:Authorisation for Taking an Examination to Obtain the Electric Arc Welder Chief Technician Licence of Class B

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• At a Glance
• Basic information
• Application
• What you will need
• Requirements
• Fees
• Related
• Output
• Steps
• Digital steps
• Other information
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At a glance

Points of service

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

Digital provision points

• EUGO portal (information only)

Number of required documents

4 to 7

Fees

135 €

Deadline of completion

2 months

Description

The procedure for obtaining a licence for an architect of an electric welding machine in order is composed of three parts which are:

• First Part - Approval of participation in an examination by the Committee of the competent region for the acquisition of a B class electroplating licence with a final stage in the inclusion of candidates in an examination programme.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

Development Directorate / Profession Department of the Region of the place of professional establishment or place of permanent residence

Provided to

Craftsmen

Related links

Validity duration

8 years

Notes

The deadline for implementation is to issue a licence to the author of an electroplier in order to carry out a professional activity.

Last update

16/10/2026

Application

Application Type

Application / Solemn Declaration

Submission by:

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

Submitted by:

Persons

Title

Application - Responsible Statement of Article 8 of Law 1599/1986.

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes

Print

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

At the time of the authorisation to participate in an examination, in the event of the expiry of a time limit of 15 days for the verification of completeness of the supporting documents, the applicant’s application shall be deemed to have been implicitly accepted, in accordance with Article 14(4) of Law No.3844/2010 (Law No.384/2010 (Law No. 63/A/3-5-2010). The person concerned in the above-mentioned case of the implied authorisation may request the confirmation from the Immediate Authority, in accordance with Article 10(4) of Law No.3230/2004 (Law No. 44/A/11.02.2004).

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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 Acquisition of Licence Architectifier B Order

Official title

Acquisition of a licence Architectifier Electrical Welder II Order for the pursuit of a professional activity

Languages supported

Greek, English

Ways of provision

Establishment

Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Profession Licenses

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (handwritten)

Life events

Licences and compliance

Type

Outgoing

End of Process

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   30
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   49073
   
   No
   2728800
   2340000
   
   P8Y
   Defined
   
   Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
   
   
   
   25.62, 33.11, 33.12, 33.13, 33.14, 33.15, 33.16, 33.17, 33.19
   
   7135, 5587
   
   EU-GO
   Supporting document

The procedure for obtaining a licence for an architect of an electric welding machine in order is composed of three parts which are:

• First Part - Approval of participation in an examination by the Committee of the competent region for the acquisition of a B class electroplating licence with a final stage in the inclusion of candidates in an examination programme.

135.00 135.00 4 3 0

   2 months

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

Link https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/stoikheia-polite-kai-tautopoietika-eggrapha/elektronike-eggraphe-diakheirise-kodikon-taxisnet

No No

2 Professional For the purpose of authorising an examination for the purpose of obtaining a licence for an architect of an electric welder in order to qualify for a second class (extension of specialty) or (c) If the person concerned is employed as an electroplant at the time of publication of the MED 115/2012, he must hold one of the eligible diplomas of study of the national or foreign State at their equivalent and his pre-service must be assessed according to the qualifications of the competent institution of the Member State of the EU and has acquired his professional qualifications in another Member State either as an employed or self-employed person.

Link https://www.minedu.gov.gr/exetaseis-...mima-diethnon-kai-evropaikon-sxeseon

No No

3 Prior Service For the approval of participation in exams for the purpose of obtaining a master welder license Bclass-1st part: In case the interested party is a journeyman welder and has: - diploma of Vocational Schools (EPA.S) specializing in Bodywork or Bodywork Technicians or Metal Construction Technicians or Shipbuilding Industry Technicians, must have acquired 2 months of previous service or - Technical Vocational High School (T.E.L) degree in the Mechanical Sector or Technical Vocational School (T.E.E) 2nd Cycle Mechanical Sector degree or Vocational High School (E.P.A.) Diploma in the Mechanical Sector, specializing in Mechanical Installations and Construction, must have acquired 6 months of previous service or - degree from Technical and Vocational Schools of Mechanical specializations or T.E.E. 1st Cycle of the Mechanical Sector, must have acquired 10 months of service or - high school diploma of compulsory education, and must have completed 18 years of age, must have 18 months of previous service. In case the interested party is a journeyman welder and does not have a degree, the required previous service is eighteen (18) months. In case the interested party is a 2nd class master welder, he must have acquired 6 months of previous service as a welder technician (extension). In the event that the interested party of any of the above categories has attended a special professional training program, the corresponding prerequisite prior service required may be replaced by up to 25% of the attendance of one or more special professional training programs, after the issuance of a certificate of announcement or a valid license. In the event that the interested party holds a degree or qualification from schools of the country with an equivalent title and a corresponding specialty, which become equal and corresponding to the titles of the above cases, he must have acquired previous service according to the qualification. Those who hold a degree obtained abroad (within and outside the EU) of a corresponding specialty, as long as it has been recognized as equivalent to the above-mentioned degrees, their seniority is equivalent to the recognition they have received. In general, for the acquisition of electric welder licenses, it is allowed that one third (1/3) of the previously required experience has been spent on electric welding.

No No

4 Educational For the purpose of authorising the participation in an examination for the purpose of obtaining a licence as an architect of an electrical fastener in Class 1, Part 1, if the person concerned has obtained a degree after the granting of the licence concerned, he shall prove it by depositing the corresponding qualification.

No No

1 It concerns part 1 of the procedure for authorising participation in exams from the Committee of Inquiry in the relevant region for the purpose of obtaining a licence for an artisan of beta class 23 € 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 It concerns part 1 of the procedure for authorising participation in examinations by the Committee of the regions responsible for obtaining a licence for the master of beta-glucose electroplate and covers, in particular, participation in the theoretical examination of the 2nd part of this procedure €33. 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 It concerns part 1 of the procedure for authorising participation in examinations by the Committee of the regions responsible for obtaining a licence for the master of beta-glucose electroplate and covers, in particular, participation in the practical examination of the 2nd part of this procedure €79. 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 Police ID or passport photo. Identification document

Police ID or passport photo.

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

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: Where the person concerned is a citizen outside the EU, a residence permit or a work permit issued in accordance with the provisions in force shall be submitted.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2244

2 A clear copy of the Attestation of Announcement of Arc Welder Technician Certificate

A clear copy of the Attestation of Announcement of Arc Welder Technician

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: Authorization to participate in exams for the purpose of obtaining a licence as an architect for electroplating 2nd class

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 9703

3 A clear photocopy of the decision to recognise professional qualifications by the competent body (ATEEN). Approval

A clear photocopy of the decision to recognise professional qualifications by the competent body (ATEEN).

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: Authorization to participate in exams for the purpose of obtaining a licence as an architect for electroplating 2nd class

Document submitted under requirements: No

Alternative document of: 2

Yes 8880

4 A clear copy of the Attestation of Announcement of Chief Welder Technician B class Certificate

A clear copy of the Attestation of Announcement of Chief Welder Technician B class

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: Authorization to participate in exams for the purpose of obtaining a licence as an architect for electroplating 2nd class

Document submitted under requirements: No

Alternative document of: 2

Yes 9703

5 Pre-respections of an undertaking employed by the person concerned by signature and by the supervisor (holder of a licence or notice) in which the details of the employer and the supervised licensee or the holder of the notice certificate — licence number and issuing authority — the details of the person concerned, the length of employment — precise working time in days —, the specialty and the degree to which the person concerned has been employed. Proof of Previous Service

Pre-respections of an undertaking employed by the person concerned by signature and by the supervisor (holder of a licence or notice) in which the details of the employer and the supervised licensee or the holder of the notice certificate — licence number and issuing authority — the details of the person concerned, the length of employment — precise working time in days —, the specialty and the degree 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

Notes: Where the person concerned was employed as an employed person.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 4441

6 Booklets of the public social security institutions and any other official document showing the employment of the person concerned at a job with the same or relevant subject matter and the person concerned must indicate in his application why he is unable to provide the necessary supporting documents; one or more supporting documents covering, as a minimum, the total period of service required; if the service was acquired in another Member State of the EU, the relevant supporting documents must be considered for their authenticity by the relevant competent authorities of the Member State in question. Proof of Previous Service

Booklets of the public social security institutions and any other official document showing the employment of the person concerned at a job with the same or relevant subject matter and the person concerned must indicate in his application why he is unable to provide the necessary supporting documents; one or more supporting documents covering, as a minimum, the total period of service required; if the service was acquired in another Member State of the EU, the relevant supporting documents must be considered for their authenticity by the relevant competent authorities of the Member State in question.

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

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: In the event of a failure to produce the above mentioned supporting documents, which may come from the destruction of records or working conditions, but also from another reason, the above pre-service documents are accepted as evidence.

Document submitted under requirements: No

Alternative document of: 5

Yes 4441

7 Acknowledgement of a competent military authority, specifying in detail the type of service carried out and the duration thereof Proof of Previous Service

Acknowledgement 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: In the event that the person concerned has obtained a pre-service as an instigator of an extended term of office or of an instigator of command during the performance of his military duties.

Document submitted under requirements: No

Alternative document of: 5

Yes 4441

8 Monitoring certificate for a specific vocational training programme Proof of Previous Service

Monitoring certificate 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: Where the person concerned has followed a specific vocational training programme.

Document submitted under requirements: No

Alternative document of: 5

Yes 4441

9 Recruitment decision showing that the person concerned or the supervisor has been recruited as a craftsman, an architect or a decision of the competent body entrusting the person concerned with the duties of the craftsman, an architect, if he has the corresponding permit or, in the case of the technical notice, Proof of Previous Service

Recruitment decision showing that the person concerned or the supervisor has been recruited as a craftsman, an architect or a decision of the competent body entrusting the person concerned with the duties of the craftsman, an architect, if he has the corresponding permit or, in the case of the technical notice,

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

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: In case the person concerned was employed by Public Services, N.P.D. or N.P.I.D. and O.T.A.

Document submitted under requirements: No

Alternative document of: 5

Yes 4441

10 If the applicant worked as a self-employed: Solemn Declaration of Law 1599/1986 stating: (a) the duration of the service acquired by reference to the specificity and employment of the person concerned; (b) that he was employed by a contract of work or work supervised by an addressee or person who has the right to do so by reference to the name and certificate number of the supervisor; (c) that the average annual turnover exceeds 60% of the average annually available income (MEDIA), as calculated by EL.STAT during the period of acquisition of the service; and (d) that he has the supporting documents referred to in paragraphs 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 of Article 6 of D.C 115/2012. Proof of Previous Service

If the applicant worked as a self-employed: Solemn Declaration of Law 1599/1986 stating: (a) the duration of the service acquired by reference to the specificity and employment of the person concerned; (b) that he was employed by a contract of work or work supervised by an addressee or person who has the right to do so by reference to the name and certificate number of the supervisor; (c) that the average annual turnover exceeds 60% of the average annually available income (MEDIA), as calculated by EL.STAT during the period of acquisition of the service; and (d) that he has the supporting documents referred to in paragraphs 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 of Article 6 of D.C 115/2012.

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

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: Where the person concerned worked as a freelance professional.

Document submitted under requirements: No

Alternative document of: 5

Yes 4441

11 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: Part Three of the procedure: Issue of a licence Architectifier Second Class

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 8298

12 If the applicant is a non-EU citizen a residence or work permit issued in accordance with the written provisions is also submitted. Residence Permit

If the applicant is a non-EU citizen a residence or work permit issued in accordance with the written provisions is also submitted.

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 of participation in examinations for the purpose of obtaining a licence Architectifier B Class

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Citizenship

No 4178

13 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

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Educational

No 2825

14 Decision on the equivalence of the Hellenic Organization for the Certification of Qualifications and Professional Orientation (E.O.P.P.P.P.P.P.C.). Proof of Study

Decision on the equivalence of the Hellenic Organization for the Certification of Qualifications and Professional Orientation (E.O.P.P.P.P.P.P.C.).

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

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: In the event that the qualification has been obtained in the foreign or repealed schools of the country, the specific supporting document must be provided. 1st part of the procedure: Approval of participation in examinations for the purpose of obtaining a licence Architectifier B Class

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Educational

No 2825

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

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

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

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

Description Determination of the remuneration of examination committees

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

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

Description Inclusion in Citizens' Service Centres operating as Points of Single Contact

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

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

Description Inclusion in Citizens' Service Centres operating as Points of Single Contact

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

Joint Ministerial Decision 457/25/Φ.Γ.9.6.4/ 2013 33 Β

Description Fees for the issue of licences

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2013/33/pdf

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

Description Licensing of bodies conducting examinations for the granting of licences to practise technical professions.

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

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

Description Examination procedure and syllabus for oxy-fuel welders and arc welders under Annex D / Amendments:

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

Presidential Decree 6, 13 122 2014 196 Α

Description Vocational training programmes

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

Presidential Decree 15-21 115 2012 200 Α

Description Conditions — supporting documents — procedure — inspections and amendments:

Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/2/2012/115/pdf

Law 1-16 3982 2011 143 Α

Description Licensing of technical professional activities — Procedure — Definitions — Scope of competence / Amendments:

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

1 Part 1: Receipt of the application/responsibility for declaration

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description For the approval of participation in examinations: Head of the Protocol Office of the regional unit concerned or of the JEP-ECE receives and registers the Application - Responsible Statement with the supporting documents required and grants the protocol number to the person concerned or Confirmation of Submission of a request in analogous manner (Protocol Office of the Regional Unit concerned / JEP-ECE).

No No

PT4H PT4H

2 Part 1: Application protocol

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description For the approval of an examination: Head of the Protocol Office of the region or JEP-ECE concerned receives and registers the Application - Responsible Statement with the supporting documents required and grants the protocol number to the person concerned or Confirmation of a Request for Reciprocity (Regional Protocol Office/CEP-ECECE).

No No

PT4H PT4H

3 Part 1: Transmission of an application/responsible declaration

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description For the approval of participation in examinations: Head of the Protocol Office of the relevant Regional Unit or of the JEP-EKE shall forward the application - Responsible Statement with the supporting documents in the Development Directorate of the relevant Regional Unit.

No No

PT4H PT4H

4 1st Part: Liability of a claim/responsible declaration to a Head of Division

Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description For the approval of an examination: The Head of the Development Directorate of the relevant Regional Unit shall charge the Application - Responsible Statement and the prerequisites for attachments to the Head of the Occupational Department.

No No

P1D P1D

5 Part 1: Enforcement of an application/responsible statement to a member of the department

Responsible for Implementation Responsible Head of Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description For the approval of an examination: The Head of the Occupational Department charges the Application - Responsible Statement and supporting documents to a member of the Occupational Department.

No No

P1D P1D

6 Part One: Control of supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description In order to approve an examination, the Director of the Occupational Department shall verify the completeness and correctness of the supporting documents.

Notes Controlling the correctness of pre-service evidence is a sample as specified in the provisions of the Presidential Decree.

No No

P2D P2D

7 Part 1: Drafting of an information plan for shortcomings

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description For the approval of an examination: If shortcomings in the application/responsibility for a declaration, a member of the Department of the Occupation shall draw up a draft information document on the shortcomings identified and promote it to the Head of the Occupational Branch for signature.

No No

PT4H PT4H

8 Part I: Signature of an information plan for shortcomings

Responsible for Implementation Responsible Head of Department

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description For the approval of an examination: The Head of the Occupational Branch shall sign the draft information document on the deficiencies identified and forward it to the Head of the Development Directorate.

No No

PT4H PT4H

9 Part I: Signature of an information plan for shortcomings

Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description For the approval of an examination: The Head of the Development Directorate shall sign the draft information document on the deficiencies found and return it to the Occupational Branch.

No No

P1D P1D

10 Part 1: Sending a copy of an information document for deficiencies

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description For the approval of an examination: Head of the Profession Department shall send the exact copy of the information document to the person concerned in the contact details indicated in the application/responsible statement.

Notes The person concerned should be informed within 15 days of the need to submit additional supporting documents in order to re-examine the application/responsible statement and if it is fully found to be granted a certificate of the submission of supporting documents.

No No

P2D P2D

11 Part One: Submission of missing supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Other

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description For the authorisation to participate in an examination: the person concerned shall submit the supporting documents found to be absent from his application. The submission of the supporting documents by the person concerned shall follow the same course of document as in the original submission (see Steps 2 to 6 such as: submission, protocol, transfer, debit).

Notes 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.

No No

PT4H PT4H

12 Part One: Checking of new supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description For the approval of an examination: Head of the Department of the Occupation checks the Application again - Responsible Statement with the new attached documents.

No No

P1D P1D

13 Part One: Documents to be sent to the Committee of Inquiry in the relevant Region

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description Where the application - Responsible Statement of the person concerned shows that the pre-service certificate required is not produced, a member of the Department of the Occupation 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

PT4H PT4H

14 Part 1: Drafting of a Practical Service of the applicant

Responsible for Implementation Collective body

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description For the approval of an exam: The competent Committee of Inquiry of the Region examines the supporting documents and draws up a Practical Service of the applicant, which is signed by all members and sends them to the Department of Occupation.

No No

P3D P3D

15 Part 1: Recording of data - Certificate of Submission

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description In order to approve participation in examinations: When the dossier is complete and correct, a member of the Occupational Branch shall enter the necessary information in the OPC-PA and automatically receive the unique number of the Certificate of Certification.

No No

P1D P1D

16 Part One: Drawing up a Documentary Attestation Plan

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description For the approval of an examination: Head of the Occupational Department draws up a documentary certificate and promotes it to the Head of the Occupational Branch for signature.

No No

P1D P1D

17 Part One: Signature of the Documentary Certificate

Responsible for Implementation Responsible Head of Department

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description For the approval of an exam: The Head of the Occupational Branch signifies the Legislation Plan and promotes it for signature to the Head of the Development Directorate.

No No

P1D P1D

18 Part One: Signature of the Documentary Confirmation

Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description In order to approve an examination, the Head of the Development Directorate signifies the Legislation Plan and returns it to the Occupational Branch staff.

No No

P1D P1D

19 Part I: Information to be given to interested parties

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description For the approval of an examination: Head of the Profession Department shall send the exact copy of the Certificate of Confirmation to the person concerned in the contact details indicated in the application/responsible statement.

Notes The certificate of the submission of supporting documents shall be valid for 10 months.

No No

P1D P1D

20 Part 1: Receipt of evidence of test results

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description For the approval of an examination: the person concerned shall submit the evidence of deposit for the examinations of the theoretical and practical part of the professional section or of the JEP-EKE.

Notes 1) The submission of evidence of payment by the person concerned follows the same course as in the initial submission (see Steps 2 to 6: submission, protocol, transmission, charge). 2) The errors of examination of the theoretical and practical part of the examination have six months' validity.

No No

PT4H PT4H

21 Part One: Transmission of Certification of Documentary Evidence

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description For the approval of an examination: Head of the Profession Department shall send an exact copy of the Certificate of Documentary Submission and proof of deposit for the examinations of the theoretical and practical party to the service responsible for conducting the examinations.

No No

PT4H PT4H

22 Part One: Integration of candidates into an Examination Plan

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description For the approval of an examination: The department which has the responsibility of carrying out the examinations, after receiving the supporting evidence, shall group them together and incorporate them into a specific examination programme.

No No

P1D P1D

23 Part two: Communication of examinations, candidates and examination centres

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description For participation in examinations: The department which is responsible for carrying out the examinations shall announce 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.

No No

P1D P1D

24 Part two: Theoretical examination of interested parties

Responsible for Implementation Collective body

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description For participation in examinations: The person concerned shall be examined in the theoretical part by the relevant Committee for the conduct of examinations.

No No

P1D P1D

25 Part Two: Failure to examine the theoretical part

Responsible for Implementation Other

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description To participate in an examination: If the person concerned fails to examine the theoretical part, he shall submit to the Professional Division of the Regional Unit (via the Office of the Protocol or the JEP/CEC) an application to participate in the examinations attached to the Certificate of Submission of Justification (if applicable) and the paradox of participation in the examinations of the theoretical part.

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

PT4H PT4H

24

26 Part two: Drafting of a practical examination of the theoretical part

Responsible for Implementation Collective body

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description To participate in examinations: The Committee for Examination shall draw up a report for 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.

Yes No

P2D P1D

24

27 Part two: Practical examination of interested parties

Responsible for Implementation Collective body

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

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

No No

P1D P1D

28 Part Two: Failure to examine the practical part

Responsible for Implementation Other

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description For participation in examinations: Where the person concerned fails to examine the practical part, he shall submit to the Occupational Branch of the Regional Unit (via the Protocol Office or the JEP/CECE) an application to participate in the examinations attached to the Certificate of Submission of Justification (if applicable), the theoretical examination report and the paradox of participation in the examinations of the practical party.

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

PT4H PT4H

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

Responsible for Implementation Collective body

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description To participate in examinations: The Committee for Examination draws up a Practical Review of the Technical Part with the detailed statements of the successful and failed and issues Verifications of Successful Examination for Successors.

Yes No

P2D P1D

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30 Part Two: Transmission of Verifications of Inquiry Success

Responsible for Implementation Collective body

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description To participate in an examination: The Committee for Examination shall send the successful Examination to the Occupational Department of the Region concerned.

Notes The Committee for Examination shall forward the Confirmations of a Successful Examination to the Occupational 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, lists of successful and failed persons and attestations of successful examination in the Professional Division of the relevant Regional Unit of the person concerned.

No No

P1D P1D

31 Part 3: Decision granting authorisation of the Region concerned

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description For the issue of the licence: a decision of the region concerned is required which is posted on the DISTRIBUTION website.

No No

P3D P1D

32 Part Three: Information in the Single Register and record keeping

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description For the issue of the licence: The Occupational Branch of the Regional Unit concerned shall register the licences in the Single OPSPA Register, which shall be updated with the required information and keep a record.

No No

P2D P1D

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

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description For the issue of the licence: The Head of the Department of the Occupation shall issue the licence and inform the applicant of coming to receive it.

No No

P2D P1D

34 Part Three: Receipt of the authorisation by the person concerned

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description In order to issue the licence: Head of the Department of the Occupation shall issue the licence to the applicant after identification of the applicant.

Notes The authorisation shall bear the stamp of the service and the signature of the holder.

No Yes

P1D P1D