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In individual cases, you can be exempted from the requirement of a certificate of competence according to the Chemical Ozone Layer Ordinance.

In order to work on technical facilities that use ozone-depleting substances, you usually need to provide proof of competence. This is a completed relevant vocational training, a certificate of competence according to the Chemicals Climate Protection Ordinance or equivalent proof from other European countries.

The Chamber of Industry and Commerce or Chamber of Crafts may, on request, exempt you from the requirement of technical or craft training in individual cases if you meet the requirements for entry in the register of craftsmen in a relevant craft or otherwise prove that you are comparably qualified for technical or craft activities. The competent authority may obtain an opinion from the competent guild or professional association before taking a decision.

Proof of qualifying professional activities

• You meet the requirements for entry on the Register of Craftsmen
• Alternatively, you can otherwise prove that you are qualified to practice a craft

Fees are charged in accordance with the scale of fees of the competent authority.

You first submit your application for exemption from the requirement of technical or craft training to a chamber of commerce and industry or chamber of crafts.

• The board checks whether you meet the requirements.
• For this purpose, the Chamber may also ask other bodies, such as guilds or professional associations.

After processing your application, you will receive a letter stating whether you can be exempted from the requirement of training.

• Usually at least 3 months

• Objection.
• Contradiction. Detailed information on how to file an objection can be found in the notification of your application.
• administrative court action

• Certificate of competence according to the Chemical Ozone Layer Ordinance Exemption
• Work on technical equipment with ozone-depleting gases requires expertise
• Normally: Proof by completed vocational training or certificate of competence according to the Chemicals Climate Protection Ordinance
• In rare individual cases, the competent authorities may exempt from this requirement.
• Fees apply.
• responsible: Chambers of Industry and Commerce and Chamber of Crafts

Chamber of Commerce and Industry or Chamber of Crafts

• Forms: as specified by the competent body
• Online procedure possible: no
• Written form required: no
• Personal appearance required: no