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Authorisation for Taking an Examination to Obtain the Foreman Plumber Licence

Basic information

Institutional Body

MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT

Description

The procedure is the first part for the final issuance of the Foreman Plumber licence. The parts of the process are: 1 . Authorisation of participation in examinations for the purpose of obtaining a Foreman Plumber licence - the final stage is the issuance of a Certificate (Attestation) of Submission of Supporting Documents – and 2 .Issuance of a Foreman Plumber licence - the final stage is the issuance of the relevant licence.

At a glance

Points of ServiceRegions, Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Development Directorate, Vocational Department of the Region of the place of professional establishment or the place of permanent residence
Number of Documents0
Cost~ 143
Process Diagram

Conditions

1st part: Authorisation to take an examination for a Foreman Plumber licence 1 .The applicant must have obtained the licence of Chief Technician Plumber or

2 .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 authority of the country.

1st part: Authorisation to take an examination for a Foreman Plumber licence If the applicant holds the Attestation of Announcement of Chief Plumber Technician, he/she must have acquired previous work experience in installations of 2nd Specialty for 12 months.

In case the person concerned has attended a specific vocational training programme, the corresponding prerequisite experience required may be replaced by up to 25%, by attending one or more specific vocational training programmes, following the issue of a Certificate of Announcement or a valid licence.

1st part: Authorisation to take an examination for a Foreman Plumber licence If the applicant has obtained a degree after the issue of the relevant licence, he/she must prove it by submitting the relevant degree

Fees / Imposts

  • For the 1rst part - Authorisation to participate in examinations to Obtain the Foreman Plumber Licence:
    Payment type
    Digital (web banking)
    Type
    Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
  • For the 2nd part - Issuance of a Foreman Plumber licence - theoretical exam:
    Payment type
    Digital (web banking)
    Type
    Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
  • Fort the 2nd part - Issuance of a Foreman Plumber licence - practical exam:
    Payment type
    Digital (web banking)
    Type
    Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)

What you will need

Identification and signature verification means
Identification document
  • Application– Solemn Declaration as per art.8 of Law 1599/1986 (Request description: Authorisation to take an examination for a Fore-man Plumber licence) 1st part: Authorisation to take an examination for a Foreman Plumber licence
    Filed by
    Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
    Applicant status
    Persons
Authorisation for Taking an Examination to Obtain the Foreman Plumber Licence
What you will need
1Photocopy of police ID or passportIdentification document
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
2In 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 1st part: Authorisation to take an examination for a Foreman Plumber licenceResidence Permit
Filed by
Presented by the applicant (email)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
3A clear photocopy of the Master Plumbers license.Work Permit
Filed by
Presented by the applicant (email)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
42 .Decision of Recognition of professional qualifications by the Council for the Recognition of Professional Skills (SAEP). 1st part: Authorisation to take an examination for a Foreman Plumber licenceRule
5A certificate of previous experience from the company in which the applicant has worked, co-signed by the supervisor (holder of a licence or certificate of declaration).Proof of Previous Service
Filed by
Presented by the applicant (email)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
6Copy of degree Clear photocopy of the Licence of Chief Technician PlumberProof of Study
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
7Two recent photos 2nd part: Issuance of a Foreman Plumber licencePhotographs
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
8In 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) 1st part: Authorisation to take an examination for a Foreman Plumber licenceProof of Study
Filed by
Presented by the applicant (email)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
9If 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. 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 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 1st part: Authorisation to take an examination for a Foreman Plumber licenceProof of Previous Service
Filed by
Presented by the applicant (email)Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
10If 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 durationProof of Previous Service
Filed by
Presented by the applicant (email)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
11If the applicant attended a special professional training program: Certificate of attendance of the special professional training programProof of Previous Service
Filed by
Presented by the applicant (email)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
12The 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. on assignment 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.Proof of Previous Service
Filed by
Presented by the applicant (email)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
13Declaration 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 (PDAI), as calculated by the National Statistical Service 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 112/2012.Proof of Previous Service
Filed by
Presented by the applicant (email)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Legislation

  • Description
    Replacement of existing licences
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    Date of commencement of licences
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    Examination procedure
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    Inclusion in ΚΕP-EKE, Administrative fee
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    Prerequisites - Supporting Documents - Procedure – Checks
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    Procedure - Definitions - Scope of responsibility
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    Regulation of the profession of engineer by defining the professional rights for each specialty
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    Type, content and procedure for issuing opening announcement certificates
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    Prerequisites - Supporting Documents - Procedure – Checks
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    Prerequisites - Supporting Documents - Procedure – Checks
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    Prerequisites - Supporting Documents - Procedure – Checks

About

Process code
394059
NACE code
43.2
Description of NACE code
Electrical, plumbing and other construction installation activities
Legal means of protection or appeal
Judicial redress 

In case of expiration of the above deadline of 15 days, it is considered that the application of the interested party has been implicitly accepted, according to par. 4 of article 14 of Law 3844/2010 (Government Gazette 63 / AD / 3-5-2010). The interested party in the above case of tacit approval may request the relevant certificate from the Issuing Authority, in accordance with par. 4 of article 10 of Law 3230/2004 (Government Gazette 44 / AD / 11.02.2004).

Other Information

Languages supported
English
Ways of provision
Establishment

Remarks

The implementation deadline concerns the issue of a certificate for the approval on Taking an Examination to Obtain the Foreman Plumber Licence.

ID: 394059

Name: Authorisation for Taking an Examination to Obtain the Foreman Plumber Licence