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Apply for equivalence of a qualification according to the Hazardous Substances Ordinance
If you wish to have your previously acquired qualification in the field of hazardous substances recognized as equivalent to expertise, you must provide proof of equivalence to the competent authority.
Your responsible authority
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Detailed description
Have you obtained a qualification in the field of hazardous substances that is comparable to a certificate of competence in accordance with the Hazardous Substances Ordinance, for example through vocational training or further training? Then you can have this comparable qualification recognized as equivalent by the competent authority.
You also have this option if you have acquired a corresponding qualification abroad.
For recognition, you must submit evidence that proves your equivalent qualification.
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Requirements
- qualified training or further training that is comparable to the required expertise for the planned activities and uses
- Proof of foreign qualifications in German
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Documents
- Proof of existing qualification in German
- Contents of the qualification
- Certificate or proof
- Proof of existing qualification in German
- Legal basis
- More information
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Approved
Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (BMAS)
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Approved date
07.10.2022