Befreiung vom Sachkundenachweis nach Chemikalien-Ozonschichtverordnung beantragen

§ Section 5 (4) of the Chemical Ozone Layer Ordinance (ChemOzonSchichtV)

In individual cases, you can waive the requirement for technical or vocational training to prove your expertise in accordance with the Chemical Ozone Layer Ordinance.

In order to work on technical equipment that uses ozone-depleting substances, you must provide a certificate of competence.

To obtain a certificate of competence, you normally complete a training course followed by a competence test. The examination is offered both by state-approved private providers and by public bodies such as chambers of industry and commerce or chambers of trade.

In order to be admitted to the certificate of competence examination in certain categories, you must provide proof that you have completed technical or trade training. The IHK or HWK can exempt you from this requirement if you can prove that you have acquired the required technical skills elsewhere. You apply for exemption from the training requirement in writing to your IHK or HWK.

Exemption from the training requirement is a procedure that depends very much on the individual case, which is why you should find out about your options before applying to the IHK or HWK.

• Copy of the identity card
• Proof of qualifying professional activities

• You meet the requirements for entry in the Register of Craftsmen.
• Alternatively, you can provide other proof that you are qualified to practise a trade.
• Further documents may be required, please ask the chamber to which you wish to apply for exemption for more details.

Costs are incurred. The exact amount is determined by the chambers themselves.

You apply in writing to a Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) or Chamber of Crafts (HWK) for exemption from the requirement of a craft or technical apprenticeship. As the exemption depends very much on your personal requirements, you should seek advice from the chamber beforehand.

• The chamber will check whether you meet the requirements even without a vocational qualification.
• You will receive a certificate of exemption from craft or technical training.

You can then take the examination and, once you have passed it, carry out work on air conditioning systems in the relevant category.

The chamber can now certify your expertise on the basis of the exemption it has granted, provided that you have attended the training event specified in § 5 (2) No. 1.

• The processing time is highly dependent on the individual case and cannot be specified in general terms.

Further information on expertise in accordance with the Chemicals Climate Protection Ordinance can be found here: DIHK brochure

• Objection
• in some federal states: Appeal
  Detailed information on how to lodge an objection can be found in the notification of your application.
• Administrative court action

• Specialist knowledge is required for work on technical equipment with gases that damage the ozone layer
• normally: Proof of completed vocational training or certificate of competence in accordance with the Chemicals Climate Protection Ordinance
• in rare individual cases, chambers of industry and commerce and chambers of trade may exempt from this requirement

Chamber of Industry and Commerce

• Forms: Recognition form of the respective chamber
• Online procedure possible: partially
• Written form requirement: no
• Personal appearance required: no