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Extension of Master Oxyacetylene Welder class II licence to Master Arc Welder class II licence
Basic information
Institutional Body
MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT
Description
The procedure concerns the extension of a master oxyacetylene welder class II licence to a master arc welder class II licence.
At a glance
| Points of Service | Regional units, Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Development Directorate of the relevant Regional Unit |
| Number of Documents | 6 |
| Cost | 135 € |
| Deadline of Implementation | 2 months |
| Process Diagram |
Conditions
The applicant must have TAXISnet codes
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fees / Imposts
- 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).Payment typeBank cashierDigital (debit / credit card)Digital (web banking)Hellenic PostTypeAdministrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
- 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.Payment typeBank cashierDigital (debit / credit card)Digital (web banking)Hellenic PostTypeAdministrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
- 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.Payment typeBank cashierDigital (debit / credit card)Digital (web banking)Hellenic PostTypeAdministrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
What you will need
Identification and signature verification means
Identification document
- 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).Filed bySubmitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)Note1st part of the procedure.Applicant statusPersons
- Photocopy of identity card or passportFiled bySubmitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)Applicant statusPersonsNotesIf 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)
- 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).Filed bySubmitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)Applicant statusPersonsNotes1st part of the procedure: Approval to sit for examinations with a view to obtaining a master arc welder class II licence.
- Certificates of previous experience from the undertaking where the person concerned is employed, co-signed by the supervisor (licence holder)Filed bySubmitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)Applicant statusPersonsNotesIf 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.
- Copy of academic qualificationsFiled bySubmitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)Applicant statusPersonsNotesIf 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 requirementsYESDocument’s requirementEducational
- 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.Filed bySubmitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)Applicant statusPersonsNotesIf 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).Alternative document of5
- Certificate from the competent military authority stating in the required detail the type of service performed and the duration thereofFiled bySubmitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)Applicant statusPersonsNotesIf 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.Alternative document of5Document submitted under requirementsYESDocument’s requirementLabour
- Certificate of attendance of a specific vocational training programmeFiled bySubmitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)Applicant statusPersonsNotesIf the person concerned has undergone a specific vocational training programme.Alternative document of5Document submitted under requirementsYESDocument’s requirementEducational
- 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 licenceFiled bySubmitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)Applicant statusPersonsNotesIf 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.Alternative document of5Document submitted under requirementsYESDocument’s requirementLabour
- 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.Filed bySubmitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)Applicant statusPersonsNotesIf the person concerned was self-employed.Related processAlternative document of5Document submitted under requirementsYESDocument’s requirementProfessional
- Two recent photographs.Filed bySubmitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)Applicant statusPersonsNotes3rd 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)Related process
- Equivalence decision of the Greek Organisation for Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP).Filed bySubmitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)Applicant statusPersonsNotesIf the qualification was obtained abroad or by discontinued schools in Greece.Document submitted under requirementsYESDocument’s requirementEducational
Online request
Submit a new application for the selected procedure.
Legislation
- DescriptionAppointment of a regional examination committee to carry out examinations for several regions.Legal references
- DescriptionSetting compensation for examination committee membersLegal references
- DescriptionInclusion in KEP-PSCsLegal references
- DescriptionInclusion in KEP-PSCsLegal references
- DescriptionAdministrative fees for issuing of licencesLegal references
- DescriptionLicensing of bodies carrying out examinations for the granting of a licence to practise technical professions.Legal references
- DescriptionProcedure for carrying out examinations, test material for oxyacetylene welder / arc welders in Annex D, type of licencesLegal references
- DescriptionVocational training programmesLegal references
- DescriptionRequirements – Supporting documents – Procedure – VettingLegal references
- DescriptionLicensing of technical professional activities, procedure – definitions – Scope of competenceLegal references
About
Process code
100872
NACE code
25.62
Description of NACE code
Machining
Legal means of protection or appeal
Judicial redress
Rules for non-response by the competent authority and legal consequences
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).
Other Information
Remarks
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.
