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Number of required documents
Fees
133 €
Deadline of completion
2 months
Description
1 Authorisation of participation in examinations for the purpose of obtaining a Licence of Foreman of 1st Specialty Installation Engineer - the final stage is the issuance of a Certificate (Attestation) of Submission of Supporting Documents – and
2 .Issuance of the Licence of Foreman of 1st Specialty Installation Engineer - the final stage is the issuance of the relevant Licence.Basic information
Competent body
Authority responsible for the provision of the procedure
Service / organizational unit of a authority entity
Notes
Last update
03/12/2024
Application
Application Type
Submission by:
Submitted by:
Title
Notes:
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Identification document
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Photocopy of police ID or passport
In case the applicant is a citizen outside the EU a residence or ...
Identification document
Photocopy of police ID or passport In case the applicant is a citizen outside the EU a residence or work permit issued in accordance with the provisions in force is also submitted
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
Notes: 1rst part : Authorisation to participate in examinations for the Licence of Foreman Installation Engineer of 1st Specialty
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1 .Clear photocopy of the Licence of Chief Installation Technician of 1st Specialty ...
Work Permit
1 .Clear photocopy of the Licence of Chief Installation Technician of 1st Specialty
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
Notes: 1rst part : Authorisation to participate in examinations for the Licence of Foreman Installation Engineer of 1st Specialty
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2.1
3 .Decision of Recognition of professional qualifications by the Council for the Recognition of Prof ...
Work Permit
3 .Decision of Recognition of professional qualifications by the Council for the Recognition of Professional Skills (SAEP).
Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
Alternative document of: 3
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2.2
2 .Clear photocopy of the Licence of Installation Foreman of 2nd, 3rd or 4th Specialty ...
Work Permit
2 .Clear photocopy of the Licence of Installation Foreman of 2nd, 3rd or 4th Specialty
Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
Alternative document of: 3
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Decision on the recognition of professional qualifications by the Independent Department for the Imp ...
Approval
Decision on the recognition of professional qualifications by the Independent Department for the Implementation of European Legislation (ATEEN) of the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs.
Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
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Two recent photos ...
Photograph
Two recent photos
Relevant link: Link
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: 2nd part: Issuance of the Licence of Foreman Installation Engineer of 1st Specialty
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Declaration of the Law 1599/1986 stating:
a) the duration of the acquired experience with reference ...
Proof of Previous Service
Declaration of the Law 1599/1986 stating: a) the duration of the acquired experience with reference to the specialty and the level of employment of the applicant, b) that he/she has employed a supervisor or a person entitled to do so - with reference to the name and the number of the Certificate of Announcement or licence of the supervisor, c) that the average annual turnover exceeds 60% of the average annual personal disposable income (ADI), as calculated by the National Statistical Office of the period of acquisition of the previous employment; and d) that he/she possesses the supporting documents referred to in paragraphs 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 of Article 6 of Decree 115/2012.
Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
Notes: You can use the online declaration service here: Link The declaration must be submitted if the person concerned has acquired previous experience as a self-employed person. One or more supporting documents covering at least the required total period of professional experience must be submitted. If the experience was acquired in another EU Member State, the relevant supporting documents must be checked for authenticity by the competent authorities of that Member State.
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A certificate of professional experience accompanied by a recruitment decision stating that the pers ...
Proof
A certificate of professional experience accompanied by a recruitment decision stating that the person concerned or the supervisor was recruited as a technician, foreman, master craftsman or plant engineer.
Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
Notes: The certificate is submitted in case the person concerned was employed by Public Services, N.P.D.D. or N.P.I.D. and O.T.A. after recruitment and has the respective license of master craftsman/ foreman or the certificate of announcement of craftsman. One or more supporting documents covering at least the minimum total length of service required must be submitted. If the experience was acquired in another EU Member State, the relevant documents must be checked for authenticity by the competent authorities of that Member State.
Alternative document of: 15
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Certificate of attendance of a specific vocational training programme ...
Proof
Certificate of attendance of a specific vocational training programme
Submitted by: Persons
Notes: The certificate is submitted if the person concerned has attended a specific vocational training programme.
Alternative document of: 15
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Stamp books of the public social security institutions, as well as any other public document proving ...
Proof of Previous Service
Stamp books of the public social security institutions, as well as any other public document proving the employment of the person concerned in a job in the same or a related field.
Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
Notes: The above evidence shall be submitted in the event of failure to produce the documents referred to, which may be due to the destruction of files or work records or for any other reason. The applicant must state in his/her application the reasons why he/she is unable to provide the necessary supporting documents. The information will be examined by the relevant selection board or by a collective body set up for this purpose by the Regional Director (if no selection board is set up), which will draw up a report on the applicants length of service. One or more supporting documents covering at least the total length of service required must be submitted. If the service was obtained in another EU Member State, the relevant supporting documents must be checked for authenticity by the competent authorities of that Member State.
Alternative document of: 15
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1. If the applicant worked as an employee:
Proof of previous work experience from the company where ...
Proof of Previous Service
1. If the applicant worked as an employee: Proof of previous work experience from the company where the applicant was employed, co-signed by the supervisor (holder of a Licence or an attestation of announcement), in which the details of the employer and the supervising Licencee or holder of the attestation of announcement - Licence number and issuing authority - the details of the person concerned, the duration of employment - exact time of employment in wages -, the specialty and the level to which the person concerned has been trained shall appear. 2. If the applicant worked as a self-employed: Solemn Declaration of Law 1599/1986 stating: a) the duration of the previous work experience with reference to the specialty and the level of employment of the applicant, b) that he/she was employing by a project or employment contract a supervising Licencee or a person entitled to supervise - with reference to the name and the number of the Certificate of Announcement or Licence of the supervisor, c) that the average annual turnover exceeds 60% of the average annual individual disposable income (MEADE), as calculated by ELSTAT. during the period of acquisition of the experience and d) that he/she possesses the supporting documents described in paragraphs 2.1., 2.2. and 2.3. of article 6 of PD 115/2012. 3. If the applicant was employed in Public Sector, Legal Entity of Public or Private Law and Local Government Authorities: Hiring decision from which it can be deduced that the applicant and/or the supervisor was hired as a Technician, Chief Technician or Foreman of installations or Decision of the competent authority assigning the tasks of technician, chief technician or foreman, to the interested person, provided that he/she has the required Licence, or, in the case of the technician, an attestation of announcement 4. If the applicant attended a special professional training program: Certificate of attendance of the special professional training program 5. If the applicant has acquired experience as an extended-term reserve private or a reserve officer during the fulfillment of his mili-tary obligations: Attestation from a competent military authority, indicating in detail the type of service performed and its duration 6. In case of inability to present the above-mentioned supporting documents, as a result of the destruction of records or employment records or from another cause, the following may be accepted as evidence: Booklets of insurance stamps, as well as any other public document, from which the employment of the applicant in a job position with the same or related object is deduced and the interested party must substantiate in his/her application the reasons for which he/she is unable to provide the necessary supporting documents. One or more supporting documents are submitted that cover as a minimum the required total duration of previous professional experience. In case the previous experience was acquired in another EU member state the corresponding supporting documents must be validated for their authenticity by the respective competent authorities of that Member State
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
Notes: 1rst part : Authorisation to participate in examinations for the Licence of Foreman Installation Engineer of 1st Specialty
Alternative document of: 15
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If the person concerned is a non-EU citizen, a residence or work permit issued in accordance with th ...
Residence Permit (conditional)
If the person concerned is a non-EU citizen, a residence or work permit issued in accordance with the applicable provisions must also be submitted.
Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
Document submitted under requirements: Yes
Document’s requirement: Citizenship
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A copy of the diploma shall be submitted if the person concerned has obtained a degree after obtaini ...
Proof of Study (conditional)
A copy of the diploma shall be submitted if the person concerned has obtained a degree after obtaining the relevant licence.
Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
Document submitted under requirements: Yes
Document’s requirement: Educational
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Copy of degree. In case the degree has been obtained abroad, the applicant must also present: Equiva ...
Proof of Study (conditional)
Copy of degree. In case the degree has been obtained abroad, the applicant must also present: Equivalence decision of the Hellenic Organization for the Certification of Qualifications and Professional Guidance (EOPPEP).
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
Notes: 1rst part : Authorisation to participate in examinations for the Licence of Foreman Installation Engineer of 1st Specialty
Document submitted under requirements: Yes
Document’s requirement: Educational
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Equivalence decision of the Hellenic Organization for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocati ...
Proof of Study (conditional)
Equivalence decision of the Hellenic Organization for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance (E.O.P.P.E.P.)
Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
Notes: The equivalence decision is submitted if the qualification was obtained abroad.
Document submitted under requirements: Yes
Document’s requirement: Educational
Requirements
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Labour
1rst part: Authorisation to participate in examinations for a Licence of Foreman Installation Engineer of 1st Specialty:
1 .The applicant must have obtained the Licence of Chief Installation Technician of 1st Specialty
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Labour
The applicant must have obtained the Licence of Installation Foreman of 2nd, 3rd or 4th Specialty
Alternative condition of 1
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Labour
If the applicant is a citizen of an EU member state and has acquired his / her professional qualifications in another Member State, either as a self-employed or as an employee, these professional qualifications must have been recognized by the competent au-thority of the country.
Alternative condition of 1
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Prior Service
1rst part: Authorisation to participate in examinations for a Licence of Foreman Installation Engineer of 1st Specialty:
If the applicant is a Chief Installation Technician of 1st Specialty, he/she must also have acquired 24 months of previous work experience in installations of the 1st Specialty after having submitted an application for the issuance of an Attestation of Announcement of a Chief Installation Technician of 1st Specialty.
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Prior Service
If the applicant is an Installation Foreman of 2nd, 3rd or 4th Specialty, he/she must also have acquired 8 months of previous work experi-ence as a Chief Installation Technician in installations of the 1st Specialty.
Alternative condition of 4
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Prior Service
In case the applicant has attended one or more special Vocational training programs, the corresponding prerequisite service may be replaced up to 25% by those, after the issuance of an Attestation of Announcement or a valid Licence
Alternative condition of 4
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Educational
1rst part: Authorisation to participate in examinations for a Licence of Foreman Installation Engineer of 1st Specialty:
If the applicant has obtained a degree after the issuance of the relevant Licence, he/she must prove it by submitting the relevant degree.
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Possession of passwords to enter software
The applicant shall have a TAXISnet username and password.
Link Link
Fees
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1rst part for the Authorisation to participate in examinations for a Licence of Foreman Installation Engineer of 1st Specialty
31 €
Cost Calculation One-off
Method of Payment Digital (web banking)
Type of Cost Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
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2nd part for the Issuance of a Licence of Foreman Installation Engineer of 1st Specialty - theoretical exam
33 €
Cost Calculation One-off
Method of Payment Digital (web banking)
Type of Cost Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
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2nd part for the Issuance of a Licence of Foreman Installation Engineer of 1st Specialty - practical exam
69 €
Cost Calculation One-off
Method of Payment Digital (web banking)
Type of Cost Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
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See also
Means of redress or appeal:
Judicial redress
NACE
- 43.2 Electrical, plumbing and other construction installation activities
Output & Results
Output
Steps
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1rst part: Submission of application and of required documents
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The applicant presents the Application - Solemn Declaration with the attached required supporting documents to an executive of the Department of Professions.
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1rst part: Notification of the interested party
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Signature
Description An executive of the Department of Professions notifies the interested party to come and collect the Attestation of Submission of supporting documents and the Invitation to take the examination; he/she forwards a copy of the signed Attestation above, to the Examination Committee.
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2nd part: Submission of required documents
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The applicant submits the proof of deposit of the examination fees of the theoretical and practical part to the Department of Professions.
Notes The deadline for completing the examination process is 2 months from the submission of the application - solemn declaration.
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2nd part: Examination on the theoretical part
Responsible for Implementation Other
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The applicant is examined on the theoretical part of the specialty by the Examination Committee.
Notes Examinations are performed 2 to 3 times a month. In case the interested party fails in the examination of the theoretical part, he / she submits the application for participation in the examinations again with the Certificate of Submission of Supporting Documents (if valid) and the participation fee for the examinations of the theoretical part again (the deadline of 2 months) for the granting of the license starts from the date of the new application of the interested party for his participation in the theoretical stage of the examination).
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2nd part: Report of Examination of the theoretical part
Responsible for Implementation Other
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The Examination Committee prepares the Report of Examination of the theoretical part with the detailed list of successful and unsuccessful, which is signed by all the members and is given to the applicant.
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2nd part: Examination on the practical part
Responsible for Implementation Other
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The applicant is examined on the practical part of the specialty by the Examination Committee.
Notes In case the interested party fails in the examination of the practical part, he / she submits the application for participation in the examinations again with the Certificate of Submission of Supporting Documents (if it is valid), the Minutes of the theoretical part examination and the participation fee for the practical part examinations ( the deadline of two months for the granting of the permit starts from the date of the application of the interested party for his participation in the practical stage of the examination).
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2nd part: Report of the Examination and Certificates of Successful Examination
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The Examination Committee prepares Minutes of the Examination of the practical part with the detailed list of the successful and failed and Certificates of Successful Examination, which is signed by all the members and is issued to the applicant.
Notes The examination procedure must be completed at least 5 days before the 60-day expiration date.
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2nd part: Issuance of the Licence
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Description An Executive of the Department of Professions issues the Licence of Installation Engieneer Foreman of 1st Specialty and notifies the applicant to collect it.
Other information
Official title
Languages supported
Ways of provision
Legislation
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Law 4608/2019 (Government Gazette 66/Α) Articles 32
Description Replacement of existing Licences
Legal references Link
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Law 4314/2014 (Government Gazette 265/Α) Articles 112
Description Date of commencement Licences
Legal references Link
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Law 3982/2011 (Government Gazette 143/Α)
Description Procedure - Definitions - Scope of responsibility
Legal references Link
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Presidential Decree 122/2014 (Government Gazette 196/Α)
Description Vocational Training Programs
Legal references Link
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Presidential Decree 115/2012 (Government Gazette 200/Α)
Description Prerequisites - Supporting Documents - Procedure – Checks
Legal references Link
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Joint Ministerial Decision 8774/15/Φ.350/2018 (Government Gazette 430/Β)
Description Appointment of examinations committee of a Region for conducting examinations for several regions
Legal references Link
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Joint Ministerial Decision 411/14/Φ.Γ.9.6.4./2013 (Government Gazette 21/Β)
Description Examination procedure
Legal references Link
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Joint Ministerial Decision 458/26/Φ.Γ.9.6.4/2013 (Government Gazette 32/Β)
Description Facilitation of application submission via KEP-EKE
Legal references Link
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Joint Ministerial Decision 455/22/Φ.Γ.9.6.4/2013 (Government Gazette 34/Β)
Description Facilitation of application submission via ΚΕP-EKE
Legal references Link
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Joint Ministerial Decision 8441/560/ΦΓ9.6.4/2013 (Government Gazette 1643/Β)
Description Annex C : Examination material of Technical Mechanical Installations 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Specialty
Legal references Link
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Joint Ministerial Decision 14132/924/ΦΓ9.6.4./2013 (Government Gazette 3133/Β)
Description Licensing of examination bodies for the issuance of a Licence to practice technical professions
Legal references Link
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Ministerial Decision 46214/146/2013 (Government Gazette 203/Υ.Ο.Δ.Δ.)
Description Determination of Compensation of the Examination Committees