Sachkundebescheinigung gemäß Chemikalien-Klimaschutzverordnung ohne technische oder handwerkliche Ausbildung beantragen

To obtain the so-called refrigeration license, you normally need to have completed training. You can be exempted from this under certain conditions.

To work on refrigeration and air conditioning systems, you must provide a certificate of competence. To obtain the certificate of competence, you normally complete a training course followed by an examination. The certificate of competence examination is offered both by state-recognized, 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 identity card
• Proof of qualifying professional activities, confirmation of these activities from the employer if applicable
• Possibly further documents, please ask the chamber to which you would like to apply for exemption for more details

Technical and manual skills acquired through professional experience that are equivalent to those of vocational training, generally equivalent to

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.

Now you can take the examination and, after passing it, you can
work on air conditioning systems in the relevant category
after passing.

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

There is no deadline.

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

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

• Certificate of competence according to the Chemicals Climate Protection Ordinance Exemption
• For work on systems with fluorinated greenhouse gases (e.g. refrigeration and air conditioning systems), proof of expertise must be provided
• Public and private providers offer examinations for this
• Normally, proof of previously completed training must be provided; chambers of industry and commerce and chambers of trade can exempt experienced professionals from this requirement
• Responsibility: IHK

You can find the Chamber of Industry and Commerce responsible for you here: IHK competence finder
You can find the Chamber of Skilled Crafts responsible for you here: www.handwerkskammer.de

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