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Authorisation for a Master Welder Licence of Class A (with examinations)

Basic information

Institutional Body

MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT

Description

The procedure for obtaining the licence as an architect of a class consists of three parts which are: First part- Approval of participation in examinations by the examination board of the competent region for the acquisition of a Class Α welders licence with the final stage being the inclusion of candidates in an examination programme. Second part - Participation in examinations of the competent region for the acquisition of a Class Α welders licence with the final stage being the transmission of certificates of successful examination. Third part - Issue of a Class A welders licence with the final stage being the receipt of the licence by the applicant.

At a glance

Points of ServicePoints of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Regional units, Directorate for Development / Professional Department of the Region of the place of residence or place of permanent residence
Number of Documents0
Cost~ 143
Process Diagram

Conditions

For the purpose of authorising an examination for the purpose of obtaining a licence for an architect of an electric welder of Class I-first part: (a) The applicant must have obtained the licence of the master welder of class B and have the relevant experience in welding subjected to severe stresses depending on the accepted qualification held either in Greece or abroad with relevant equivalence and speciality of this or (b) If the person concerned is a national of an EU Member State and has acquired his/her professional qualifications in another Member State, either as a self-employed person or as an employee, he/she must have his/her professional qualifications recognised by the competent authority of the country (Department for the Implementation of European Legislation) and be granted a professional licence by the relevant Region.

To authorise participation in the examination for a class A master welder licence: Where the person concerned has obtained a Class B Master Welders Certificate of Announcement and has: - A degree of Diploma in Engineering - with registration at the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) - of an engineering specialty that falls under the provisions of article 1 of Law No. 6422/1934 or Chemical Engineer or Metallurgical Engineer or Metallurgical Engineer or Mining Engineer or - a TEI degree - upon obtaining their degree - in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Energy Technology Engineering or Naval Engineering must have 3 months experience of welding subjected to severe stresses. If the applicant has obtained a master welders licence class B and has: - a degree from a vocational school (EPAS) specialising in bodywork, or bodywork technicians, or metalwork technicians or shipbuilding technicians, he must have 10 months experience of welding subjected to severe stresses, or - a Vocational Lyceum degree in the Mechanical Engineering Sector, specialising in Mechanical Installations and Construction or a Technical Vocational Lyceum degree in the Mechanical Sector or a Technical - Vocational Training School B cycle degree in the Mechanical Sector, must have 12 months experience in welding subjected to severe stresses or - a Vocational Lyceum degree in the field of Mechanical Engineering, specialising in Mechanical Installations and Construction or a Technical Vocational Lyceum, Mechanical Engineering Sector or a diploma of Technical - Vocational Training School, of 2nd cycle, Mechanical Engineering Sector, must have 12 months of experience in welding subjected to severe stresses or - a degree from a Technical - Vocational Training School (T.E.E.), cycle A in the Mechanical Sector or a degree from a Technological Vocational School in the Mechanical Specialities group, must have 14 months experience in electro-welding subjected to severe stresses; or - a certificate of completion of compulsory education (subject to the condition that he/she has reached the age of 18 years), he/she must have 18 months experience of welding under severe stress. If the person concerned has obtained the Welding Technician Announcement Certificate and has:- a degree from a Vocational School (EPAS) specialising in Bodywork, or Bodywork Technicians, or Metal Construction Technicians, or Shipbuilding Technicians, must have 12 months experience in welding subjected to severe stresses or - a degree from a vocational secondary school (EPAL) in the field of engineering, specialising in mechanical engineering and construction; or a diploma from a Technical Vocational Lyceum in the field of Mechanical Engineering or a diploma from a Technical-Vocational Training School, 2nd cycle, in the field of Mechanical Engineering, must have 18 months experience in welding subjected to severe stresses or - a degree from a Technical - Vocational Educational School, 1st cycle, Mechanical Sector or a degree from a Technological Vocational School, Mechanical Specialities Group, must have 24 months experience of which at least 12 months must have been gained in welding operations subjected to severe stresses, or - a certificate of completion of compulsory education (subject to the condition that he/she has reached the age of 18), he/she must have completed 36 months work experience, of which at least 24 months must have been in the field of welding subjected to severe stresses. If the person concerned is a master welder (class A), he must have completed 6 months work experience in the field of welding subject to severe stresses in the capacity of a master welder (class B) (extension). If the person in any of the above categories has attended a specific vocational training programme, the relevant required experience may be replaced by up to 25% of the attendance of one or more specific vocational training programmes, after the issue of a certificate of notification or a valid licence. If the person concerned holds a degree or studies from a national school with an equivalent title and corresponding specialisation, which are equivalent and corresponding to the qualifications in the above cases, he/she must have acquired experience corresponding to the degree. If you hold a foreign (EU or non-EU) qualification in a relevant field of study, if it has been recognised as equivalent to the qualifications mentioned above, your professional experience will be equivalent to that recognised. In general, for the purpose of obtaining a welders licence, one third (1/3) of the experience required in each case may have been gained in the field of welding.

For the purpose of approving the participation to an examination in order to obtain a obtaining a Master Craftsmans Welding Licence of A class: If the person concerned has obtained a degree after the granting of the licence, he/she must prove it by depositing the corresponding qualification.

Fees / Imposts

  • This concerns the 1st part of the procedure for the approval of participation in examinations by the examination board of the competent region for the purpose of obtaining a master welders licence of first class.
    Payment type
    Bank cashierDigital (debit / credit card)Digital (web banking)Hellenic Post
    Type
    Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
  • It concerns the 1st part of the procedure for the approval of participation in examinations by the examination committee of the competent region for the purpose of obtaining a master welders licence of first class and covers in particular the participation in the theoretical examination of the 2nd part of this procedure.
    Payment type
    Bank cashierDigital (debit / credit card)Digital (web banking)Hellenic Post
    Type
    Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
  • This refers to the first part of the procedure for the approval of participation in examinations by the examination board of the competent region for the purpose of obtaining a master welders licence in class B and covers in particular the participation in the practical examination of the second part of this procedure.
    Payment type
    Bank cashierDigital (debit / credit card)Digital (web banking)Hellenic Post
    Type
    Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)

What you will need

Identification and signature verification means
Identification document
  • For the first part of the procedure - Approval to participate in examinations for the purpose of obtaining a Class A master welders licence: Application - Solemn Declaration of Article 8 of Law 1599/1986.
    Filed by
    Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
    Applicant status
    Persons
Acquisition of a Class A Master Craftsman Welder Licence for the purpose of carrying out a professional activity
What you will need
1Copy of an ID card issued by the police or a passport photo.Identification document
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
2If the person concerned is a citizen outside the EU, a residence permit or employment permit issued in accordance with the provisions in force shall be issued.Residence Permit
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
3Clear photocopy a master welders licence of class B.Work Permit
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
4Clear photocopy of a master welders licence of Class A.Work Permit
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
5A clear photocopy of the decision on recognition of professional qualifications by the competent body (Department for the Implementation of European Legislation).Work Permit
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
6Depending on the employment relationship, the following documents can be distinguished: If the person concerned worked as an employee: Certificates of Previous Employment from the company employing the person concerned, co-signed by the supervisor (holder of a licence or certificate of notification), which must include the details of the employer and the supervising licensee or the holder of the certificate of notification, in particular the licence number and the issuing authority, the particulars of the person concerned, the duration of employment, the exact duration of employment in terms of daily wages, the speciality and the grade to which the person concerned has been employed.Certificate of previous service
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
7If the person concerned worked as a freelance professional: Solemn Declaration of Law 1599/1986, stating that: a) the duration of the acquired service with reference to the specificity and employment of the person concerned; b) that he/she was employed by contract of work or work supervised by an addressee of a right - with reference to the name and certificate number of the supervisor; c) that the average annual turnover exceeds 60% of the average annual individual income available, as calculated by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (EL.STAT.), of the pre-service acquisition period; d) that he has the supporting documents referred to in paragraphs 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3. of Article 6 of the PD 115/2012.Certificate of previous service
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
8If the person concerned was employed by Public Services, Public Legal Entities,, Private Legal Entities or local authorities, he/she shall present a decision of recruitment showing that the person concerned or the supervisor was recruited as an master craftsman, or a decision of the competent body on the delegation to the person responsible for the duties of the master craftsman, if he/she has the relevant permission.Certificate of previous service
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
9If the person concerned has followed a specific vocational training programme, he shall provide the Certificate of Monitoring for a specific vocational training programme.Certificate of previous service
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
10If the person concerned has obtained a pre-service as an instigator of an extended term of office or of an adolescent officer during the performance of his military obligations: Acknowledgment of a competent military authority, specifying in detail the type of service carried out and the duration thereof.Certificate of previous service
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
11In the event of failure to produce the above-mentioned supporting documents, which may be due to the destruction of files or work records or for other reasons, the following shall be accepted as evidence: stamp books of the public social security institutions, as well as any other public document, which will show the employment of the interested person in a job with the same or related subject and the interested person must state in his/her application documented reasons why he/she is unable to provide the necessary supporting documents. One or more supporting documents covering at least the total length of the required period of professional experience must be submitted. If the experience was gained in another EU Member State, the relevant supporting documents must be checked for authenticity by the competent authorities of that Member State.Certificate of previous service
Filed by
Presented by the applicant (email)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
12A copy of a degree, if any.Proof of Study
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
13In the event that the degree has been obtained in foreign or repealed schools of the country it must be provided in addition: Decision on the equivalence of the Hellenic Organisation for Qualifications and Vocational Guidance.Proof of Study
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
14Two recent photos.Photographs
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons

Legislation

  • Legal references
  • Description
    Vocational training programmes
    Legal references
  • Description
    Requirements - Documents - Procedure - Controls/Amendments: - Law 4608/2019 No. 32 - Amendment par. 3 No. 1 of PD 115/2012 (Replacement of old permits) - Law 4605/2019 (FEK 52/A/2019) par. 1 No. 15 - Add No. 12 to PD 115/2012 (Preservation of an examination committee in the Region) and No. 15 - Amendment of par. 1, 2 and 3 of article 18 of PD 115/2012 (Acceptable degrees)
    Legal references
  • Description
    Appointment of a single region examination board to conduct examinations for multiple regions
    Legal references
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    Integration into the Points of Single Contact (KEP-EKE).
    Legal references
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    Integration into the Points of Single Contact (KEP-EKE).
    Legal references
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    Administrative fees for issuing licences.
    Legal references
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    Authorisation of examination bodies for authorising technical professions.
    Legal references
  • Description
    Proceedings and examinations of Oxygen Welders — Electric Welders of Annex D/ Amendments: - Law 4605/2019 (FEK 52/A./2019) par. 1 art. 18 - Amendment of par. 2 art. 2 of the Joint Ministerial Decision 411/14/FG 9.6.4./2013 (Term of Office of examination Committee) - Joint Ministerial Decision 5571/379/C.9.64/2013 (FEK 10228/B.2013) par. 1 n. 1 - Amendment of par. Ν. 5 of the Joint Ministerial Decision oik. 411/14/C.V.6.4./2013 (Previous Work Records) 2 - Amendment Annexes of the Joint Ministerial Decision οικ. 411/14/Φ.Γ.9.6.4./2013 (Annexes).
    Legal references
  • Description
    Determination of the remuneration for members of the examination committee
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About

Process code
772679
NACE code
25.62
Description of NACE code
Machining
Legal means of protection or appeal
Judicial redress 

At the stage of the procedure for admission to the examinations, if the 15-day deadline for checking the completeness of the supporting documents has elapsed without effect, the applicants application shall be deemed to have been tacitly accepted, in accordance with par. 4 of Article 14 of Law 14. 3844/2010 (Α 63). The interested party in the aforementioned case of implicit approval may request the relevant confirmation from the Issuing Authority, pursuant to par. 4 of Article 10 of Law No. 3230/2004 (Α 44). Also, in case of rejection of the application where the person concerned considers that his/her application was not accepted without a legitimate reason or in case of unjustified delay by the administration, he/she can appeal to the ordinary courts against the act or omission of the administrative authority.

Other Information

Languages supported
English
Ways of provision
Establishment

Remarks

The deadline for implementation relates to the issue of a Class A master welder licence for the purpose of carrying out a professional activity.

ID: 772679

Name: Authorisation for a Master Welder Licence of Class A (with examinations)