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Would you like to work as a mine surveyor in Lower Saxony? Then you must have your foreign professional qualification recognized.

The profession of mine surveyor is regulated in Germany. This means that you must provide proof of a certain qualification in order to be allowed to work in the profession. If you have a foreign professional qualification as a mine surveyor, you can work in this profession in your chosen federal state under certain conditions. To do so, you must submit an application with all the necessary documents to the relevant state authority.

The competent state authority for mining will compare your professional qualification from abroad with the professional qualification in the selected federal state and make an equivalence assessment.

You will receive feedback after your application has been reviewed. If your professional qualification is equivalent and you meet all other requirements, you will receive recognition as a mine surveyor. If you lack the professional qualifications required for recognition, the notification will state the main differences. You can then take a compensatory measure.

• a tabular list in German of the training courses completed and the gainful employment exercised
• proof of identity
• proof of training acquired abroad
• Proof of relevant professional experience and other certificates of competence required to determine the equivalence of professional qualifications
• if applicable, a certificate of authorization to practice the profession in the country of training
• a declaration in German as to whether and to which body an application has already been submitted and, if applicable, the decision
• a medical certificate as proof of health suitability, on request a certificate from a health authority
• a declaration that a certificate of good conduct in accordance with§ 30 of the Federal Central Register Acthas been applied for for submission to the state office
• a declaration of the respective address of the existing or planned work premises.

If your documents are not available in German, you must submit German translations of your documents. The translations must be made by translators who are publicly appointed or authorized.

• Equivalence of your professional qualification

In order to be recognized as a mine surveyor, you must meet further requirements in addition to the equivalence of your professional qualification:

• Personal aptitude: you are reliable to work as a mine surveyor.
• Health suitability: You are medically fit to work as a mine surveyor.

Fees may apply. Please contact the responsible office.

You can submit an application for recognition of your professional qualification as a mine surveyor to the competent state authority. You must submit all the necessary documents in the form of copies to the competent authority.

The competent authority will then check: Is your professional qualification equivalent to the professional qualification in your federal state? For example, the content of the training and the duration of the training are important for the comparison. The competent body will also take into account your professional experience, other certificates of competence and qualifications.

The competent body will then check the other requirements. If your professional qualification is equivalent and you meet all other requirements, your professional qualification will be recognized. You may then work as a mine surveyor in the federal state.

If the competent authority is unable to determine equivalence, you will receive a notification with an explanation of the significant differences. To compensate for significant differences, you can take an adaptation period or an aptitude test. If you successfully complete the compensation measure and meet the other requirements, you will receive recognition.

3 months from receipt of all necessary documents.

• Foreign professional qualification as a mine surveyor Recognition
• The profession is regulated. This means that you must provide proof of a certain qualification in order to be allowed to work in the profession.
• The competent authority will check the equivalence of your professional qualification.
• Documents to be submitted:
• a tabular list in German of the training courses you have completed and the gainful employment you have carried out
• proof of identity
• Proof of training acquired abroad
• Proof of relevant professional experience and other evidence of qualifications required to determine the equivalence of professional qualifications
• if applicable, a certificate of authorization to practice the profession in the country of training
• a declaration in German as to whether and to which body an application has already been submitted and, if applicable, the decision
• a medical certificate as proof of health suitability, on request a certificate from a health authority
• Declaration that a certificate of good conduct in accordance with§ 30 of the Federal Central Register Acthas been applied for for submission to the state office
• Declaration of the respective address of the existing or planned work premises.
• If the documents are not available in German, German translations of the documents must be submitted. The translations must be made by translators who are publicly appointed or authorized.
• Processing time: 3 months from receipt of all necessary documents.
• Detailed advice: Recognition portal in Germany
• Competent authority: Lower Saxony State Office for Mining, Energy and Geology

The Lower Saxony State Office for Mining, Energy and Geology is responsible for this.

Lower Saxony State Office for Mining, Energy and Geology.

Forms available: No,Written form required: Yes,Informal application possible: Yes,Personal appearance required: No, Online service available.