Sachkundenachweis befreien nach Chemikalien-Ozonschichtverordnung

In individual cases, you can be exempted from the requirement of proof of competence according to the Chemicals Ozone Layer Ordinance.

To work on technical equipment that uses 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 Chemical Climate Protection Ordinance or an equivalent certificate from other European countries.

In individual cases, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce or chamber of crafts may exempt you from the requirement of technical or craft training upon application if you meet the requirements for registration 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 registration in the register of craftsmen
• Alternatively, you can otherwise prove that you are qualified to practice a craft

Fees apply in accord according the scale of fees of the competent authority.

You first apply for exemption from the requirement of technical or craft training at a chamber of industry and commerce or chamber of crafts.

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

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

• Usually at least 3 months

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

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

• Expert knowledge is required to work on technical equipment containing gases that damage the ozone layer
• Normally: Proof of completed vocational training or proof of competence according to chemicalsClimate Protection Ordinance
• In rare individual cases, chambers of industry and commerce as well as chambers of crafts can exempt from this requirement

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