Professions in welding and pressure devices

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THE EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND Sectoral Operational Program Human Resources Development 2007– 2013 Priority Axis 3 „INCREASING WORKERS AND ENTERPRISE ADAPTABILITY” The Major Intervention Domain No 3.3„Development of Partnerships and Encouraging Initiatives for Social Partners and the Civil Society" Project Title: “The Network of Competent Authorities for Professional Qualifications in Romania (IMI PQ NET Romania)” Beneficiary: Ministry of National Education Contract no. POSDRU/93/3.3/S/53132

GUIDE FOR CERTIFICATION AND RECOGNITION OF PROFESSIONS IN WELDING AND PRESSURE DEVICES Author: Conf. Dr. Ing. Nicolae IONESCU,

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SUMMARY INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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1. Regulatory situation in Romania and other European Union member states

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2. Procedures for validation / certification of skills ……………………………….………………………………………

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2.1. Validation / certification of skills for professions in welding and pressure vessels field in Romania ………………

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2.2. Validation / certification of skills for professions in welding and pressure vessels field in Italy …………………

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2.3. Validation / certification of skills for professions in welding and pressure vessels field in Spain …………………

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2.4. Validation / certification of skills for professions in welding and pressure vessels field in the Netherlands ………

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2.5. Validation / certification of skills for professions in welding and pressure vessels field in Denmark ……………

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2.6. Validation / certification of skills for professions in welding and pressure vessels field in United Kingdom ……

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2.7. Validation / certification of skills for professions in welding and pressure vessels field in Germany ……………

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2.8. Validation / certification of skills for professions in welding and pressure vessels field in Portugal ………………

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2.9. Validation / certification of skills for professions in welding and pressure vessels field in Czech Republic ………

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2.10. Validation / certification of skills for professions in welding and pressure vessels field in Austria ………………

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3. Procedures for recognition of qualifications in other EU Member States ………………………………………………..

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3.1. General elements……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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3.2. Procedures for recognition of qualifications in Italy………………………………………………………………..

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3.3. Procedures for recognition of qualifications in Spain………………………………………………………………..

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3.4. Procedures for recognition of qualifications in the Netherlands……………………………………………………..

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3.5. Procedures for recognition of qualifications in Denmark…………………………………………………………..

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3.6. Procedures for recognition of qualifications in United Kingdom…………………………………………………..

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3.10. Procedures for recognition of qualifications in Austria……………………………………………………………

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3.11. SOLVIT System………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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4. Pursuing the professions in welding and pressure vessel field in the analyzed EU member states ………………………

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4.1. Pursuing the professions in Romania………………………………………………………………………………..

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4.2. Pursuit of the profession in analyzed EU countries………………………………………………………………….

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5. Conclusions…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Annexes……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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INTRODUCTION The guide for the certification and recognition of professions in welding and pressure vessels field is one of the results of the project "Network of Competent Authorities for professional qualification in Romania (IMI PQ NET Romania)" implemented by the Ministry of National Education (MEN) in partnership with the National Qualifications Authority (ANC) and the Institute for Social Policies (IPS), co-financed by the European Social Fund through the Sectoral Operational Programme Human Resources Development 2007-2013 (POSDRU).

The general objective of the project "Network of Competent Authorities for professional qualification in Romania (IMI PQ NET Romania)" is to create and strengthen the network of IMI (Internal Market Information) for professional qualifications in Romania (IMI PQ NET) to support EC initiative on the development of internal market information system, the development of joint initiatives in this respect at national level in order to strengthen the capacity of social partners (government agencies and organizations, professional associations) to promote sustainable development by creating appropriate instruments and communication channels and mutual consultation in order to achieve efficient communication with similar organizations in the European Union and European Economic Area (EEA) through IMI platform.

To achieve the overall objective, the Ministry of National Education, the applicant beneficiary of the project, aims to achieve the following objectives: 

Creating and developing a national network to support the implementation of the Internal Market Information System (IMI), through strengthening of the capacity of the social partners, by creating channels of communication and mutual consultation;

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Development and implementation of common terms of reference on certification standards for Romanian workers' skills and the recognition of professional qualifications of EU citizens;

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Involving Network members in the exchange of information mediated by IMI platform, by providing information / data to requests addressed through this platform by organizations / associations in the EU / EEA.

The creation of this guide for the certification and recognition of practitioners in the field of welding and pressure installations is underwritten to the completion of the second specific objective and proposes the following: 

Supporting the competent authorities of Romania in their efforts to standardize the certification and recognition of regulated professions they manage by informing them

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about the practices of other EU Member States (this guide presents the practices in nine other Member States); 

Inform all persons who have acquired skills in the analyzed field in Romania and want to practice the profession in one of the nine EU member states presented in the guide.

To achieve this guide, the methodology was applied iteratively refined during the project IMI PQ NET ROMANIA, by consulting the competent authorities. The main sources of information necessary for achieving this guide and other 29 similar for other professions were: -

Research of the experts from the national competent authorities for each country;

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Information obtained from the competent authorities in Romania during consultations and workshops throughout the project;

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IMI statistics and database of regulated professions of European Commission1;

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Data collected during the study visits organized in the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Denmark and Germany.

The structuring of the guide was based on the informative standard terms of reference for procedures of validation and certification of competences and qualifications recognition process, developed within the project, following two rounds of workshops of the working group members IMI PQ NET Romania on the subject, published with the 30 guides of certification and recognition. Thus, by the structuring of the guidelines were followed three major aspects in the analyzed countries compared to Romania, which are the procedures for validation and certification of skills, processes of recognition of qualifications and the pursuit of the profession.

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1. REGULATORY SITUATION IN ROMANIA AND OTHER EUROPEAN UNION MEMBER STATES The guide covers aspects of validation / certification of skills, recognition and pursuit of professions in welding and pressure vessels compared to identical, similar or related professions in nine EU countries, namely Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain.

The guide is intended as a tool to assist the competent authorities in Romania (in this case, the State Inspection for Control of Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Hoisting Equipment - ISCIR) in their standardization efforts for certification and recognition processes of regulated professions that they manage, by informing them about the practices of other EU member states. Moreover, the guide is designed and structured so that it represents an effective way to inform all persons who have acquired skills in their field of activity in Romania and want to practice the profession permanently, temporarily or occasionally in one of the nine EU member states presented in the guide.

At the same time, this guide has some limitations. The first one is that it only deals with the situation of nine EU countries, set for all created guides. A second important limitation is that some data, usually statistics, are available when developing the guide and need to be updated. The professions analyzed in this guide do not appear in the list of regulated professions in the Act 200, but through the existing methodology, continuously improved in recent years by ISCIR, they can be considered de facto regulated profession. By analyzing similar professions in the mentioned countries, it was found that there are a significant number of jobs similar to those analyzed.

Tables 1.1a and 1.1b present the most important professions in the field of welding and pressure installations existing in EU countries and Switzerland, similar to those in Romania.

Stoker similar professions

Table 1.1a

No. of regulated professions/ Recognition CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN / HEATING / CENTRAL HEATING TECHNICIAN / INSTALLER / REPAIRER 5 / MAINTENANCE-INSTALLATION OF VENTILATION Generic name of profession

Name of regulated profession Montáž, opravy a rekonstrukce chladících zařízení a tepelných čerpadel/ Installation, repair and reconstruction of cooling equipment and heat pumps

Country

Recognition acc. Dir. 2005/36/EC

Czech Republic

Recognition of professional experience Annex IV - automatic recognition

Kedelpasser / Boiler Attendant

Denmark

Recognition of professional experience Annex IV - automatic recognition

Teknisk ekspert til eftersyn af kedel- og varmeanlæg / Technical expert for inspection of boiler and heating plants

Denmark

General system of recognition - primary application

Installateur und Heizungsbauer (air conditioning/heating) / Plumbing and Heating Engineer (air conditioning / heating)

Germany

Ofen- und Luftheizungsbauer / Boiler operator

Germany

Recognition of professional experience Annex IV - automatic recognition

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Operador de calderas/Boiler operator

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General system of recognition - primary application

Spain

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PRESSURE VESSEL ENGINEER Name of regulated profession

Country

Montáž, opravy, revize a zkoušky tlakových zařízení a nádob na plyny / Installation, repair, inspection and testing of pressure equipment and gas vessels Instalador de aparatos a presión / Pressure Equipment Installer

Recognition acc. Dir. 2005/36/EC

Czech Republic

Recognition of professional experience Annex IV - automatic recognition

Spain

General system of recognition - primary application 1

ENERGY PROFESSIONS NOT ELSWHERE CALSSIFIED Name of regulated profession

Country

Recognition acc. Dir. 2005/36/EC

Výroba tepelné energie a rozvod tepelné energie, nepodléhající licenci realizovaná ze zdrojů tepelné energie s instalovaným výkonem jednoho zdroje General system of recognition - primary Czech Republic nad 50 kW / Generation and distribution of heat energy, not under a licence, application from heat sources with an installed capacity per source of more than 50 kW Energetický specialista / Energy engineer

Czech Republic General system of recognition

Welder similar professions

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WELDER / STEEL WORKER Name of regulated profession

Country

Recognition acc. Dir. 2005/36/EC

Arbejde med svejsning / Welder - welding in stainless steel

Denmark

Recognition of professional experience Annex IV automatic recognition

Arbejde med svejsning på offshoreanlæg / Work with welding on offshore installations

Denmark

Recognition of professional experience Annex IV automatic recognition

Soldador de redes de gás / Gas pipes welder

Portugal

Level to be checked

Some of these professions will be analyzed in detail in Chapters 2, 3 and 4 for the countries listed. This analysis took into account the fact that in Romania there are many professions regulated by the State Inspection for Control of Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Hoisting - ISCIR similar or equivalent to those presented in Table 1.1.

Statistically, in terms of the flow of migrants that go to other states than those where they obtained the qualification, we can determine which are the most "mobile" professions, taking as reference a relatively long time, i.e., 1997 - 2012, noting that the professions are sorted by the number of decisions taken on recognition of professional qualifications. Thus, starting from existing data 2, we can conclude the following: 1.

In terms of geographical mobility, taking into account the time interval 1997 - 2012, for

all decision categories taken by the host country, for all EU member states and for all professions, it can be established a hierarchy of top 5 countries in terms of the country in which the qualification was 2

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obtained (Fig. 1.1) and the host country (Fig. 1.2). In Figure 1.1, it can be seen that Romania ranks 4th with 8% of all the countries in which the qualification was obtained, first hovering United Kingdom with 13%.

Germania România

Polonia Grecia

Marea Britanie Celelalte state

Fig. 1.1. Country of origin

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Marea Britanie Irlanda

Germania Cipru

Belgia Celelalte state

Fig. 1.2. Host country

Based on existing data, if we restrict the scope of analysis to qualifications obtained in the

nine countries surveyed + Romania, with recognition in the EU member states, we can make a ranking of the top 5 host countries where the professions recognized for each of the nine countries where the qualifications were obtained: 

For Austria (country of origin), the first five host countries where the professions have been recognized are: Germany 61%, United Kingdom and Italy are tied with 10% each, and with 3% each, Slovakia and the Netherlands;

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For the Czech Republic: 28% United Kingdom, 18% Germany, 16% Austria 13% Slovakia and 5% Ireland;

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For Denmark: 44% Sweden, 28% United Kingdom, 10% Germany, 4% Netherlands, 3% Spain;

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For Germany: 33% Austria, 17% United Kingdom, 9% Netherlands, 7% Luxembourg, 5% Denmark;

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Italy: 41% United Kingdom, tied with 12% each, Greece and Germany, 11% Spain and 5% Belgium;

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Netherlands: 40% Belgium, 29% Germany, 17% United Kingdom, 3% Austria and 2% Sweden;

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Portugal: 61% United Kingdom, 10% Spain, 8% Belgium, 6% Germany and 5% France;

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Spain: 56% United Kingdom, 9% Germany, tied with 8% each Italy and Portugal, and 7% France;

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United Kingdom: 56% Ireland, 17% of Cyprus, 5% Germany and with 3% each Netherlands and Spain;

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And for Romania we have: United Kingdom 29%, 24% Italy, 20% Belgium, 9% Germany and 3% France;

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Although the number of recognition decisions through the IMI system is not as high as

in other professions (nurses, doctors, etc.), in the analyzed field, there is still a significant number of decisions that will be discussed in Chapter 3 for each country and for each profession, trying to emphasize the degree of compatibility of migrants coming from Romania with the recognition requirements of each country.

2. PROCEDURES FOR VALIDATION / CERTIFICATION OF SKILLS 2.1. Validation / certification of skills for professions in welding and pressure vessels field in Romania

The categories of professions analyzed in this guide for the 9 countries are: 

stoker (5 types);

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Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Operator (6 types);

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Welder (5 types);

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Operator responsible for supervision and technical inspection of facilities RSVTI (it may be an individual or legal person; in the guide has been analyzed only the case where RSVTI operator is an individual).

For the profession of "NDT operator" there were not identified similar professions regulated in nine countries.

Based on the analysis and the records within the project, the following common procedure elements can be identified, used by ISCIR for the professions subordinated to this competent authority: 

All procedures (Technical Prescriptions) are approved by Ministerial Order;

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The authorization of an individual is made only after attending a training program organized by a legal person approved by ISCIR and authorized under the law in force;

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In order to obtain the authorization, the candidates must pass an exam, which consists of a theoretical and a practical test;

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The authorization is valid indefinitely but only accompanied by the annual visa registration. Law no. 64/2008 stipulates the conditions for suspension or revocation of the authorization;

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The professions managed by ISCIR can be grouped into several categories, according to the technical prescriptions, each category having similar conditions for obtaining the authorization;

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The authorized persons shall be entered into the electronic Register of ISCIR.

Profession file - stoker 1. Name of profession:

2. Code COR:

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Stoker for boilers for steam and hot water (Class A); Stoker for steam boilers category E (Class B); Stoker for boilers for hot water and low pressure steam boilers (Class C); Stoker for cumputer controlled boilers (class D); Stoker;

8182 – Stoker for steam engine machines and boilers; 818202 - Stoker for steam engine machines; 818204 – Stoker for steam and hot water boilers; 818205 –

C:\Users\x158712\Desktop\cor_5_ocupatia.php?subsect=81&diviz=818&i d=8182Stoker assistant; 818206 - Stoker for small steam boilers; 818207 - Stoker for hot water boilers and 3. COMPETENT AUTHORITY:

low pressure steam boilers; 818208 – Stoker for computer controlled boilers; State Inspection for Control of Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Hoisting Equipment (ISCIR)

4. LEGISLATION:

Order of the Minister of Economy no. 2.154/2009, published in the Official Gazette of Romania, Part I, no. 11 bis/08.01.2010 approving the technical requirements PT CR 4-2009 "Authorization of legal persons to perform works at the facilities / equipment" and PT CR 8-2009 "Authorization of service personnel for facilities / equipment and auxiliary service personnel acceptance"

5. Access conditions:

 Are admitted for the authorization exam for "stoker class A, B or D", the individuals who have completed a training course / specialization organized according to the syllabi of PT CR 8-2009.  Are admitted for the authorization exam for "stoker class C", the individuals who have completed a "stoker" qualification course or a training course / specialization "stoker class C" organized according to the syllabi of PT CR 8-2009.

6. Necessary documents:  Skills assessment report marked "suitable for practice of ................... occupation";  Proof of graduation qualification course at a training center approved by ISCIR. 7. Type pf validation and Theoretical and practical tests certification: Fees are set by ministerial order. Currently, the ministerial order no 998/2013 is in force.

8. Fees: 9. Title granted/ issued certificate: 10. Register:

Standard authorization, accompanied by annual visa registration

11. Certificate validity:

1 year; the absence of the annual visa on the registration accompanying the authorization entails suspension of the right to pursue the activity for which it was authorized Examination - practical + theoretical test

Register of ISCIR

12. Procedure maintenance /renewal of the authorization: Ministry of Economy, trainers certified by ISCIR 13. Other organizations involved:

Profession file – NDT Operator 1. Name of profession:

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NDT operator with penetrant radiation; NDT operator with cu ultrasounds; NDT operator with cu penetrant liquid;

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3. COMPETENT AUTHORITY: 4. LEGISLATION:

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NDT operator with cu magnetic particles; 5.

NDT operator with eddy-curent; 6.

NDT operator to check for leaks 311934 - Non-destructive testing operator; 311935 – NDT operator with penetrant radiation; 311936 - NDT operator with cu ultrasounds; 311937 - NDT operator with penetrant liquid; 311938 - NDT operator with magnetic particles; 311939 - NDT operator with eddy-current; 311940 - NDT operator for leak detection; 325725 – NDT operator for visual inspection State Inspection for Control of Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Hoisting Equipment (ISCIR)

Order no. 442 / March 2010 approving the technical prescription PT CR 6-2010 "Authorization of personnel and laboratories performing non-destructive testing and evaluation of the technical capabilities of laboratories performing destructive examination", PT CR 7-2010 "Approval of welding procedures for steel, aluminum and aluminum alloys for high-density polyethylene (PE-HD)" and PT CR 9-2010 "Authorization of welders who weld pressure devices and lifting equipment in steel, aluminum, aluminum alloy and high-density polyethylene (PEHD)" The persons fulfilling the following conditions may participate at the authorization exam for level 1 or 2: 5. Access conditions: a. minimum age of 18 years old; b. are medically capable and have the skills assessment report marked "suitable for practice of ................... occupation" or equivalent document issued by the competent authority of a member state to carry work and meet the following specific conditions: 1. have natural or corrected visual acuity, so that they can read letters no. 1 on Jaeger board at a minimum distance of 30 cm; 2.

Can distinguish and differentiate contrast between the colors used in the method for nondestructive examination for which they will be authorized; 3.

Have the ability to perceive Ortho-Rather mosaic tests or equivalent, highlighting at least eight plates of this type or similar c. they attest that: 1.

Have completed a professional training program as provided in art. 15 or have completed a training program approved by ISCIR prior to the occurrence of the present technical prescription or, 2.

Have attained an accredited technical education with the profile "NDT" or an equivalent recognized by the competent authority of a member state or, 3.

Hold a valid certificate issued in accordance with a standard certification of NDT personnel for level 1, 2 or 3 issued by a third party or notified; d. industrial experience required in the field, as shown in table 1, in the specialty or specialties for which the authorization examination is passed.

The persons fulfilling the following conditions, in addition to the provisions of art. 9, may participate at the authorization exam for level 3: a.

Have completed at least one vocational school, high school or equivalent recognized by the competent authority of a member state and who have worked as level 2 authorized personnel according to table 2; b.

They have a level of knowledge appropriate PT CR 6 At the authorization exam for level 3 may attend, without the need for completion of a training program, individuals who have a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or physics, obtained at a higher education institution accredited or equivalent recognized by the competent authority of a member state.

6. Necessary documents: Art. 14 Each candidate who attends the licensing exam, extension or expansion of the authorization ISCIR, must submit a file with the following documents: a.

Copy of identity card / passport; b. Medical certificate under art. 9 lit. b); c.

Certificate according to the model in annex 4 attesting the internship industrial experience in the method for which authorization, extension or expansion is requested, pursued in a NDT laboratory authorized under present technical prescriptions, but excluding level 3 personnel for the reauthorization; d. Copy of the certificate of completion of a training program or a valid certificate issued in accordance with a the provisions of a NDT personnel certification standard, issued by a third party or notified; e.

Copy of license to practice in the nuclear field when requesting authorization for penetrant radiation method; f.

Color photos, size ¾ cm.

7. Type pf validation and For the ISCIR authorizaton, candidates take an exam that consists of a theoretical examination, written part and interview, as well as a practical examination. - ORGANIZED BY THE EMPLOYER in the presence of an certification: ISCIR inspector.

Authorizations examinations for level 3 are held by ISCIR. For the authorization on level 3, the candidates take: a.

A basic examination, which must evaluate the candidate's knowledge on basic topics listed in table 5; b. An exam on the main method, which must evaluate the candidate's knowledge of the subjects regarding the main method of verification.

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8. Fees:

Fees are set by ministerial order. Currently, the ministerial order no 998/2013 is in force.

9. Title granted/ issued certificate: 10. Register:

Authorization of non-destructive testing

11. Certificate validity:

The validity of the authorization for NDT Level 1 and 2 is 2 years from the date of issue.

The validity of the authorization NDT Level 3 is 5 years from the date of issue.

Register of ISCIR

The validity extension of the authorization for level 1 and 2 personnel is made respecting the same methodology 12. Procedure maintenance/renewal of as the initial authorization, provided that the number of general and specific questions is reduced by 50% each.

The validity of the authorization level 3 personnel is respecting the methodology described in Art. 28 of PT CR the authorization: 6-2010.

Ministry of Economy, trainers certified by ISCIR 13. Other organizations involved:

Profession file – welders 1. Name of profession:

2. Code COR:

3. COMPETENT AUTHORITY: 4. LEGISLATION:

1. Manual arc welder with coated electrodes authorized by ISCIR; 2. Oxyacetylene flame welder authorized by ISCIR; 3. Welder in protective gas authorized by ISCIR; 4. Submerged arc welder with wire electrode authorized by ISCIR; 5. High density polyethylene (PE - HD) welder authorized ISCIR 721 - Molders, tinkers, welders, trainers si assimilated; 7212 – Autogenous welders and cutters; 721202 – Manual welders with gas flame; 721203 – Manual arc welder; 721204 - Arc welder Submerged covered; 721206 - Arc welder with consumable electrode in protective gas; 721207 - Arc welder with non-consumable electrode in protective gas; 721208 Welder State Inspection for Control of Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Hoisting Equipment (ISCIR)

Order no. 442 / March 2010 approving the technical prescription PT CR 6-2010 "Authorization of personnel and laboratories performing non-destructive testing and evaluation of the technical capabilities of laboratories performing destructive examination", PT CR 7-2010 "Approval of welding procedures for steel, aluminium and aluminium alloys for high-density polyethylene (PE-HD)" and PT CR 9-2010 "Authorization of welders who weld pressure devices and lifting equipment in steel, aluminium, aluminium alloy and high-density polyethylene (PEHD)" A. For the welders’ authorization, essential variables for welding are taken into account (welding process , product 5. Access conditions: type etc.). For each welding essential variable, an authorization domain is set.

B. The persons fulfilling the following conditions may present to the authorization examination for welders in steel, aluminium and aluminium alloys: a.

Have completed a training program as required by law and hold a qualification certificate of " welder " or a certificate of completion of a specialization / training course, or, b. Own a welder performance qualification certificate issued by a notified body or third party which contains additional technical requirements demonstrating the equivalence to the requirements of this technical prescription. c.

Are 18 years old; d. Have the skills assessment report marked "suitable for practice of ................... occupation" or equivalent document issued by the competent authority of a member state.

C. The persons fulfilling the following conditions may present to the authorization examination for welders in high-density polyethylene (PEHD): a) Have completed a training program as required by law and hold a certificate of completion of a specialization / training course; b) Are 18 years old; c) Have the skills assessment report marked "suitable for practice of ................... occupation" or equivalent document issued by the competent authority of a member state.

6. Necessary documents: Documents attesting the compliance to the conditions in point 5

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7. Type pf validation and Individuals who meet the conditions outlined in Section 5B. a), c) and d), will undergo both the theory and practical test for authorization. certification: Individuals who meet the conditions outlined in Section 5B. letter b), c) and d) will have only the practical test in order to get the authorization.

The examination for authorization is organized by the RTS of the legal person in locations chosen so as to secure the conditions for its smooth running. At the time and place set, the ISCIR specialist inspector verifies the conditions in which the examination is to be conducted, the identity of candidates and the data in the files submitted to ISCIR. The theory test consists of oral examination on the interpretation of technical data provided in pWPS / WPS. Candidates declared to have ''PASSED'' the theoretical test, continue with the practical test which consists in performing one or more welded samples in compliance with technical data provided in pWPS / WPS. Before starting welding the sample, it shall be marked with the punch of the ISCIR specialist inspector.

Upon completion of the examination, ISCIR specialist inspector prepares a technical verification report indicating the results of candidates for the theory test, results of the visual examination compared with used references and disposes, as appropriate, further examinations.

Non-destructive examinations are carried out in laboratories approved by ISCIR, with ISCIR authorized personnel and the destructive tests are carried out in laboratories that have been evaluated by ISCIR to establish technical capability in each area of testing.

8. Fees:

Fees are set by ministerial order. Currently, the ministerial order no 998/2013 is in force.

9. Title granted/ issued certificate: 10. Register:

Welder authorization issued by ISCIR

11. Certificate validity:

2 years

Register of ISCIR

In case of expiry of validity of the authorization, for obtaining a new period of validity all the steps for a new 12. Procedure maintenance/renewal of permit must be followed.

If the legal person demands to ISCIR a new validity period at least 30 calendar days before the expiration date the authorization: (in this case it is considered reauthorization), the examination consists of: a.

A practical test conducted as described in PTCR, followed by radiation penetrating non-destructive testing of the welded joint, for steel, aluminium and aluminium alloys welding; b. The practical exam conducted as described in PTCR, followed by specific examination for welders for high density polyethylene (PE-HD).

13. Other organizations involved:

Ministry of Economy, trainers certified by ISCIR

Profession file – RSVTI Operator 1. Name of profession: 2. Code COR: 3. COMPETENT AUTHORITY: 4. LEGISLATION: 5. Access conditions:

RSVTI operator (operator responsible for supervision and technical inspection of facilities) State Inspection for Control of Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Hoisting Equipment (ISCIR) Order no. 130 of 10 may 2011 for approval of the authorization methodology for operators responsible for technical inspection of facilities / equipment in field of ISCIR - operator RSVTI Authorization of an individual as RSVTI operator is made only after attending a training program organized by a legal person approved by ISCIR. The person can enrol in a training program, organized by a legal person approved by ISCIR, if it fulfils the following conditions: a.

Disposes of the civil rights; b. Is medically capable of performing the activity of RSVTI operator, ability proved by medical skill sheet issued by the occupational physician; c.

Has higher or secondary technical education, proved by qualification documents; the applicant with secondary education must attest that he has at least two years of experience in the areas covered by ISCIR. People who have served for at least 2 years as a special inspector in ISCIR have the right to become RSVTI operator after passing the authorization exam and paying the fee for authorization, without the need for participation in the training program.

People who have served for at least 2 years as a special inspector in ISCIR and who have been certified as trainers in RSVTI or expert trainers have the right to become RSVTI operator after paying the fee for authorization, without the need for participation in the training program and the examination.

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6. Necessary documents: People who sign-up for the examination for authorization as RSVTI operator must submit the following documents: a.

The application for the authorization exam; b. Copy of the diploma attesting the higher or secondary technical education; c.

Copy of the identity document; d. Copy of the document attesting the participation in the training program organized by a legal person approved by ISCIR. 7. Type pf validation and  The subjects for the authorization examination is set by ISCIR on the approved course support. certification:  Licensing exam consist of a written examination.  The condition to pass the authorization exam is to obtain at least the grade seven.  The persons who have not passed or could not attend the exam to obtain the authorization for RSVTI operator may participate in the re-examination, as provided in art. 18, after submitting a written request to ISCIR not later than 12 months from the date of completion of the training program.  Licensing exam is held with ISCIR, which does the planning for the enrolled candidates.

8. Fees:

Fees are set by ministerial order. Currently, the ministerial order no 998/2013 is in force.

9. Title granted/ issued certificate: 10. Register:

RSVTI operator authorization

11. Certificate validity:

4 years

Register of ISCIR

12. Procedure The individual authorized as RSVTI operator may request to ISCIR the prolongation of the validity of the maintenance/renewal of authorization if the following conditions are met: the authorization: a.

The requirements of paragraph 5 are met;

b.

The authorization has not expired, has not been withdrawn by ISCIR or canceled, under the law provisions; c.

Attests the participation, within maximum one year before the expiry date of the authorization, at a training program in the field (module B), held by a legal person approved by ISCIR. To extend the validity of the authorization, the person must submit to ISCIR an application accompanied by the following documents: a.

Copy of the identity document; b. Copy of the authorization; c.

Medical skill sheet issued by the occupational physician; d. The copy of the certificate of completion of a training program in the field (module b), followed within maximum one year before the date of expiry of the authorization, the copy; e.

Applicant's handwritten statement, submitted in original, in which he declares on their honor that they are not in any of the cases referred to in art. 22 letter B).

13. Other organizations involved:

Ministry of Economy, trainers certified by ISCIR

2.2 Validation/certification of skills for professions in welding and pressure vessels field in Italy Although in Italy the profession of stoker is not regulated, however for the pursuit of activities of monitoring and maintenance of steam generators and boilers in power stations and industrial plants, it is necessary to obtain a license in this area by taking "examinations for granting certificates of competency for steam generators operators"3.

Stokers (operators steam generators / conduttori di generatori di vapore) must monitor and maintain the steam generators and boilers in the power stations. This involves maintaining temperature control, safety devices, cleaning equipment and performing current revisions. In order to achieve this,

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the stoker must have technical basic training, preferably a bachelor's degree of 5 years (senior) at a technical college. To become a licensed operator, he must obtain a license that requires following a course and passing the examination organized by the provincial Ministry of Labour.

Level (grade) of the license is according to the type of steam generator (boiler) that the applicant must operate.

The competent authority is the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies (Ministero del Lavoro e delle Politiche Sociali) through its local labour divisions (Direzione Territoriale del Lavoro). Specific legislation consists of the Ministerial Decree no. 1/1974 (published in Official Gazette - GU no.

99/1974), amended by the Ministerial Decree no. 7/1979.

According to these regulations, annually, usually in September-October, examination sessions are convened for the granting of certificates of competency for operators of steam generators. To be admitted to the examinations, the candidates must be at least 18 years old at the date of the submission and have appropriate training. Sample forms can be accessed on the website of the Territorial Directorate of Labour of each region.

The application for admission to examination must be certified (â‚Ź 14,62 stamp) and signed by the candidate. This can be submitted directly or sent by mail to the Territorial Directorate of Labour and must contain the following: 1. Name, surname, date and place of birth, domicile and residence address, if different from the domicile; 2. Degree (level) for which the applicant wishes to obtain a license; 3. Certificate of competence to operate steam generators, owned at the submission date, if applicable (number, rank, date and the issuing authority).

Although there are some small differences between provinces and regions, usually the following documents must be attached to the application: a. Birth certificate according to Decree no. 445/2000 (those over age 65 cannot attend); b. Medical certificate attesting the mental and physical ability to operate steam generators, issued six months before the application by a physician of the National Health Service (NHS) or by a competent physician or a medical service in the region or province; c. Personal training book (in some regions called "internship card") which must contain at least one mandatory assessment or an equivalent certificate. The time between the date of completion of the last stage of preparation and submission date should not be more than one year; d. Two recent passport size photographs, signed by the candidate on the reverse side

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e. Certificate of studies, only for candidates to stoker grade 1. The candidates who have already the grades 2, 3 or 4 must submit documentation from points a and d.

Applicants whose requests are approved will be notified in advance of the date, time and place of the examination.

Examinations for the award of certificate of competency consist of theoretical and practical tests, based on the programs attached to Ministerial Decree 445/2000. The certificates of competence for successful candidates will be issued by the Territorial Directorate of Labour - Labour Inspection Service in each region, depending on the decisions of the examination commission, provided the payment of stamp fee by the candidate. Authorization certificate is valid for 5 years from the date of issue and shall expire at the age of 65 even if it has not been 5 years since the release.

The main requirements for the issue of certificates of competency for steam generators operator are established for each grade separately, as follows: 

Grade 1 - operation of steam generators of any kind, for any productivity and any surface;

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Grade 2 - the operation of steam generators of any type, with productivity up to 20 t steam / hour or a heating surface not exceeding 500 m2;

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Grade 3 - operation of steam generators of any kind, with productivity up to 3 t steam / hour or heating a surface not exceeding 100 m2;

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Grade 4 - operation of steam generators of any kind, with productivity up to 1 t steam / hour or heating surface not exceeding 30 m2.

Necessary conditions for admission and required training periods for the four levels are the following: Grade 1 a) hold a degree in engineering or bachelor's degree in industrial chemistry or mechanical engineering degree or diploma of a Navy technical institute – with the specialization Machinist or a degree in industrial physics, metalworking, shipbuilding mechanics, mechanics, precision mechanics, thermodynamics or baccalaureate degree and grade 2 certificate for at least one year; b) training of 180 working days on a steam generator with a capacity larger than 20 t steam / hour or on a steam generator with a heating surface of more than 500 m²; Grade 2 - stage of 240 working days on a steam generator with a capacity of more than 3 t steam / hour or a steam generator with a heating surface greater than 100 m²;

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Grade 3 - apprenticeship of 180 working days on a steam generator with a capacity of more than 1 t steam / hour or a steam generator with a heating surface greater than 3 m²; Grade 4 - apprenticeship of 150 working days on a steam generator of any kind.

According to Law no. 615/1966 on the control of air pollution, certificates of competency to operate the steam generators are title of professional qualification (no exams), first class license for the operation of thermal power plants with a capacity of more than 200,000 kcal / h (232.56 kW).

2.3 Validation/certification of skills for professions in welding and pressure vessels field in Spain In Spain, the Directive 2005/36/EC was transposed by "Royal Decree 1837/20084 which sets out in Annex VIII the alphabetical list of regulated professions and activities, grouped according to the level of training, available in Spain (Article 19 of Royal Decree is equivalent to Article 11 of 2005/36/EC). In the field of welding and pressure installations, in Spain were identified two regulated professions - Instalador de aparatos a presión / Pressure equipment installer and Operador de calderas / Boiler operator, summarized in Table 2.1. The level of training is described in Article 11b of Directive 2005/36/EC (Article 19.2 of Royal Decree 1837/2008), namely Certificate attesting the successful completion of a course of secondary education: Regulated professions in the field of pressure vessels in Spain

Regulated profession

Tabelul 2.1

Competent authority for recognition

Competent authority for regulating the practice period or aptitude test (only if not the same skills for recognition)

1. Instalador de Aparatos a Presión /Pressure equipment installer

Competent bodies of the Autonomous Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce Regions where recognition is requested

2. Operador de calderas / Boiler operator

Competent bodies of the Autonomous Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce Regions where recognition is requested

No.

4

Profession name_SP

Profession name _EN

1

Pressure Instalador de vessel Aparatos a Presión engineer

2

Operador de calderas

Boiler operator

Recognition according to Directive 2005/36/EC Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce Certificate General system of Instalator aparate /Ministerio de Industria, Turismo y Comercio attesting recognition - primary sub presiune (Subdirección General de Recursos, completion of a application Reclamaciones y relaciones con la course of Administración de Justicia/ General secondary Fochist subdirectorate Appeals, Complaints and education Judicial Relations) Profession name_RO

Name of competent authority_SP

Level of qualification

Real Decreto 1837/2008, de 8 de noviembre, por el que se incorporan al ordenamiento jurídico español la Directiva 2005/36/EC, del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo, de 7 de septiembre de 2005, y la Directiva 2006/100/CE, del Consejo, de 20 de noviembre de 2006, relativas al reconocimiento de cualificaciones profesionales, así como a determinados aspectos del ejercicio de la profesión de abogado

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The persons wishing to practice the profession of pressure vessel installer must obtain the plumbing license. Legislation varies by province, region or autonomous community in Spain, but in general, for this profession, the candidates should contact the Department of Employment, Industry and Commerce in every region. There are three categories of authorizations for installation, maintenance and manufacturing activities.

The procedure for validation / certification of competences for Pressure vessel installer is regulated by Royal Decree no. 919/2006 regarding the approval of technical regulations for distribution and use of gas and technical instructions ICG 01-11 and Royal Decree 2060/2008 approving the Regulation on pressure equipment and technical instructions.

For access to the profession, there are four types of career paths: 1. Obtaining a university degree or higher of competence in the field of pressure vessels; 2. Training programs on maintenance and plumbing services, projects in the fields of plumbing and heating systems and passing the examination in pressurized systems; 3. Technical education of levels 1 and 2 in domestic installations + passing the examination in pressurized systems; 4. Without prior training, the applicant shall follow a course depending on the pressure installation type and take an exam.

Professional activities are reserved exclusively to pressure vessel installers regarding the installation, maintenance, repair and alteration of pressure equipment (boilers, power generators, oil refineries, cryogenic tanks, cylinders for breathing apparatus and portable pressure vessels).

For stoker / Operador de Calderas, the procedure of validation/certification of competence is established by Royal Decree no. 2060/2008 on approving the Regulation on pressure equipment and technical instructions ITC PE on pressurized boilers. For access to the profession, a training course provided by an authorized trainer must be followed and an examination must be passed in order to obtain the license of authorized operator for industrial boilers (stoker).

Professional activities reserved exclusively to stokers refer to monitoring, supervision, commissioning and appropriate control for steam boilers.

2.4 Validation/certification of skills for professions in welding and pressure vessels field in the Netherlands In the Netherlands there are no regulated professions in the field of welding and pressure vessels.

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2.5 Validation/certification of skills for professions in welding and pressure vessels field in Denmark In Denmark, there were identified two regulated profession in the field of welding and two other in pressure installations.

A. Regulated professions in welding No.

Profession name Profession name Profession name _DK _EN _RO

Name of competent authority _DK

Level of qualification

Recognition according to Directive 2005/36/EC

1

Arbejde med svejsning

Welder

Sudor

Arbejdstilsynet

Certificate of competency Art. 11 a

Recognition of professional experience Annex IV automatic recognition

2

Arbejde med svejsning på offshoreanlæg

Work with welding on offshore installation

Sudor pe instalaţii Energistyrelsen offshore

Certificate of competency Art. 11 a

Recognition of professional experience Annex IV automatic recognition

1. Welder / Arbejde med svejsning Competent authority. Danish Working Environment Authority, Postboks 1228, 0900 København C, Phone: (+45) 70121288, Fax: (+45) 70121289, E-mail: at@at.dk, Web: http://www.at.dk/ Danish Law: 

Executive Order No. 908 of 27 September 2005, with subsequent amendments, on measures to protect workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogenic substances and materials at work § 26 and annex 1 and 2, http://www.at.dk/sw12472.asp

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Executive Order no. 647 of 26 June 2008 on the recognition of professional qualifications acquired abroad, http://synkron.at.dk/sw60042.asp.

2. Work with welding on offshore installation / Arbejde med svejsning på offshoreanlæg Competent authority: Danish Energy Authority, Amaliegade 44, 1256 København K, Phone: (+45) 33926700, Fax: (+45) 33114743, E-mail: ens@ens.dk, Web: http://www.ens.dk/ Danish Law: 

Executive Order No. 908 of 27 September 2005 on measures to protect workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogenic substances and materials at work § 26 and annex 1 and 2, with subsequent amendments and additions

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Executive Order No. 1502 of 15 December 2010 on the use of substances and materials (chemicals) from offshore installations, etc., subsection 1 of section 77.

The procedure of validation/certification of welders’ competencies is established by Executive Order no. 1088 of 28 November 2011 issued by Danish Working Environment Authority (DWEA) 5 In addition to professional training, welders must have training in terms of work safety and health. Thus, welders must work in accordance with the requirements of health and safety at work and implement safety measures when operating with thermal welding and cutting equipment (plasma cutting, laser and oxy-acetylene flame) meaning: 1. To know the ways of air pollution, from welding and thermal cutting, with smoke, dust, gas ( limit values, quantities of pollutants, pollutant type, etc.) according to the procedure; 2. To know the effects of environmental pollution on health - skin and respiratory irritation, chronic bronchitis, asthma, allergies, etc.; 3. To know how to use and maintain the ventilation and exhaust systems; 4. To know the effects of optical radiation on the eyes and skin, as well as the suitable protective equipment (goggles, gloves, etc.); 5. To be able to choose the correct protective equipment appropriate to the used process; 6. To know the method of shock protection when using welding equipment and thermal cutting equipment ; 7. To know the working safety measures in enclosed spaces; 8. To know the conditions of hygiene and occupational health, including the effects of smoking and alcohol consumption.

B. Regulated professions in pressure vessels field No.

1

2

5

Profession name _DK

Kedelpasser

Teknisk ekspert til eftersyn af kedel- og varmeanlæg

Profession name Profession name _EN _RO

Boiler Attendant

Fochist

Expert tehnic Technical Expert pentru inspecţia for inspection of cazanelor şi boilers and heating sistemelor de systems încălzire

Name of competent authority _DK

Level of qualification

Recognition according to Directive 2005/36/EC

Arbejdstilsynet

Recognition of Certificate of professional experience competency Art. 11 a Annex IV - automatic recognition

Energistyrelsen

Post-secondary degree General system of (3-4 years), Article 11 recognition - primary d application

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1. Boiler attendant / Kedelpasser Competent authority. Danish Working Environment Authority (DWEA), Postboks 1228, 0900 København C, Phone: (+45) 70121288, Fax: (+45) 70121289, E-mail: at@at.dk, Web: http://www.at.dk/ Danish law. Executive Order no. 647 of 26 June 2008 on the recognition of professional qualifications acquired abroad, http://synkron.at.dk/sw60042.asp.

2. Technical Expert for inspection of boilers and heating systems / Teknisk ekspert til eftersyn af kedel- og varmeanlæg Competent authority.

Danish Energy Authority, Amaliegade 44, 1256 København K,

Phone: (+45) 33926700, Fax: (+45) 33114743, E-mail: ens@ens.dk, Web: http://www.ens.dk/ Danish Law: 

Law. 585 of 24 June 2005 to promote energy savings in buildings, with its amendments;

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Ministerial Order No. 438 of June 3, 2008, Chapters 5 and 6

The procedure of validation/certification of competence for boiler operators in Denmark is established by Order no. 1088/2011 of the Danish Working Environment Authority (DWEA) whose object is to set the conditions for trainings and examinations required to obtain qualification as a stoker of different types, for employees, employers and individual workers.

The Ministry of Education and Children or authorized educational institutions issue certificates of training or educational certificates after completion of training in accordance with the legislation on vocational and adult training (Lov om arbejdsmarkedsuddannelser). Certificates may be issued in electronic format.

The Director General of DWEA approves the general requirements of the tests for each type of certificate.

Detailed test requirements and duration of training are established by the Guidelines for examiners, developed by the Committee for Continue Vocational Training in collaboration with DWEA, in accordance with the Training Act of adults (Lov om arbejdsmarkedsuddannelser) or by committees of experts in accordance with vocational education law.

Minimum age for applicants for these professions must be 18 years.

For some particular cases, Danish Working Environment Authority (DWEA) may grant exemptions from the provisions of the Executive Order. Also, in case of deviations DWEA can penalize companies or individuals, depending on the seriousness of the offense.

Following the training, the applicant for professions in this category must be able to work properly, both technically and in terms of health and safety, in accordance with regulations for

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monitoring steam boilers in control classes A and B. For this there are two types of stoker certificates, which are Highly qualified stoker certificate and Regular stoker certificate (normal, ordinary).

Highly qualified stoker certificate is required to monitor steam boiler in control class A and can be of three types: Type I: Control class A steam boilers with constant monitoring; Type II: Control class A steam boilers without constant monitoring; Type III: Control class A steam boilers producing steam at a temperature not exceeding 120째 C; The certificate of highly qualified stoker type I (II) may be granted to persons who have completed a training course specific to this type of monitoring and that can attest an experience of at least 6 months (12 weeks) as an assistant stoker type I (II) or a similar experience. In the case of type I, the required experience may be reduced to 12 weeks if the training includes a module on a simulator. During the practical training, the stoker must inspect the boiler at least 30 times. The certificates of type I enable profession for all three types and type II certificates allow profession for type III. The qualification of highly qualified stoker for class A steam boilers requires the following knowledge, skills and competencies: 1. To be able to monitor, correctly and appropriate, all types of boiler in the A control class, in terms of health and safety; 2. Know the construction and operation of steam boilers in class control A; 3. Know the construction and operation of monitoring equipment and auxiliary; 4. Know the types of fuel and fuel-saving methods; 5. Know the control, regulation and operational monitoring of steam boilers; 6. To be able to adjust the combustion process; 7. To know the relevant regulations and requirements of the competent authority, including those relating to the environment, occupational health and safety in the workplace; 8. To be able to properly and safely perform daily checks and tasks on monitoring; 9. To be able to realize the current tests of safety equipment; 10. To be able to start and stop the steam boilers adequately and in a controlled manner.

The certificate of normal stoker (normal, regular) is required for the monitoring of steam boilers in class B and can be of two types: Type I: Control class B steam boiler;

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Type II: Control class B steam boiler that produces steam for a heating surface not exceeding 600 m², in which the heat is produced using electrodes or resistive elements, according to the standards for steam boiler with chimney or electric heaters.

Preparing for a certificate of ordinary stoker for type I and II boilers includes a theoretical training for each type of boiler and practical training on this type of boiler or a similar experience.

Type I certificate allows the practice on both types of boilers (I and II).

For monitoring class B steam boilers, qualification can be achieved through a program of training or additional training where the applicant already has a compatible qualification, such as, for example, mechanical.

Qualification of ordinary stoker for steam class B requires the following knowledge, skills and competencies: 1. Knowledge of the construction for control class B boilers; 2. Knowledge of direct heating systems and their construction; 3. Knowing the terminology and measurement units used in the field; 4. Knowledge of fuel categories; 5. Knowing the regulations of competent authorities; 6. To be able to properly and safely perform daily checks and tasks on monitoring; 7. To be able to perform routine tests of raw water, auxiliary water, feed water, condensate water and boiled water; 8. To be able to realize the current tests of safety equipment; 9. To be able to check, diagnose and repair faults in power systems, combustion systems and control systems; 10. To be able to assess the quality of combustion through measurements; 11. To be able to ensure the maintenance and inspection of facilities.

Comparative analysis Romania - Denmark

Competent Authority

Table 2.2

ROMANIA (similar or equivalent professions) 1.

Stoker for boilers for steam and hot water (Class A); 2.

Stoker for steam boilers category E (Class B); 3.

Stoker for boilers for hot water and low pressure steam boilers (Class C); 4.

Stoker for cumputer controlled boilers (class D); 5.

Stoker; Danish Working Environment Authority State Inspection for Control of Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Hoisting (WEA), Postboks 1228, 0900 øbenhavn C, Equipment (ISCIR) Phone: (+45) 70121288, Fax: (+45) 70121289, Email: at@at.dk, Web: http://www.at.dk/.

DENMARK Name of the profession Kedelpasser / Boiler Attendant

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Order of the Minister of Economy no. 2.154/2009, published in the Official Gazette of Romania, Part I, no. 11 bis/08.01.2010 approving the technical requirements PT CR 4-2009 "Authorization of legal persons to perform works at the facilities / equipment" and PT CR 8-2009 "Authorization of service personnel for facilities / equipment and auxiliary service personnel acceptance" Name of the profession Technical Expert for inspection of boilers RSVTI operator and heating systems / Teknisk ekspert til eftersyn af kedel- og varmeanlæg Danish Energy Authority, Amaliegade 44, State Inspection for Control of Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Hoisting Competent Authority 1256 København K, Phone: (+45) 33926700, Equipment (ISCIR) Fax: (+45) 33114743, E-mail: ens@ens.dk, Web: http://www.ens.dk/ Law. 585 of 24 June 2005 to promote energy Order no. 130 of 10 May 2011 for approval of the authorization methodology Legislation savings in buildings, with its amendments; for operators responsible for technical inspection of facilities / equipment in Ministerial Order No. 438 of June 3, 2008, field of ISCIR - operator RSVTI Chapters 5 and 6 Name of the profession Welder / Arbejde med svejsning 6. Manual arc welder with coated electrodes authorized by ISCIR; 7. Oxyacetylene flame welder authorized by ISCIR; 8. Welder in protective gas authorized by ISCIR; 9. Submerged arc welder with wire electrode authorized by ISCIR; 10. High density polyethylene (PE - HD) welder authorized ISCIR Danish Working Environment Authority State Inspection for Control of Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Hoisting Competent Authority (WEA), Postboks 1228, 0900 øbenhavn C, Equipment (ISCIR) Phone: (+45) 70121288, Fax: (+45) 70121289, Email: at@at.dk, Web: http://www.at.dk/.

Legislation

Executive Order no. 647 of 26 June 2008 on the recognition of professional qualifications acquired abroad, http://synkron.at.dk/sw60042.asp.

Executive Order No. 908 of 27 September 2005, with subsequent amendments, on measures to protect workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogenic substances and materials at work § 26 and annex 1 and 2, http://www.at.dk/sw12472.asp Executive Order no. 647 of 26 June 2008 on the recognition of professional qualifications acquired abroad, http://synkron.at.dk/sw60042.asp.

Name of the profession Work with welding on offshore installation / Arbejde med svejsning på offshoreanlæg Legislation

Competent Authority

Legislation

Danish Energy Authority, Amaliegade 44, 1256 København K, Phone: (+45) 33926700, Fax: (+45) 33114743, E-mail: ens@ens.dk, Web: http://www.ens.dk/ Executive Order No. 908 of 27 September 2005, on measures to protect workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogenic substances and materials at work § 26 and annex 1 and 2, with subsequent amendments and additions, http://www.at.dk/sw12472.asp Executive Order No. 1502 of 15 December 2010 on the use of substances and materials (chemicals) from offshore installations, etc., subsection 1 of section 77.

Order no. 442 / March 2010 approving the technical prescription PT CR 62010 "Authorization of personnel and laboratories performing nondestructive testing and evaluation of the technical capabilities of laboratories performing destructive examination", PT CR 7-2010 "Approval of welding procedures for steel, aluminium and aluminium alloys for high-density polyethylene (PE-HD)" and PT CR 9-2010 "Authorization of welders who weld pressure devices and lifting equipment in steel, aluminium, aluminium alloy and high-density polyethylene (PE-HD)"

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Manual arc welder with coated electrodes authorized by ISCIR; Oxyacetylene flame welder authorized by ISCIR; Welder in protective gas authorized by ISCIR; Submerged arc welder with wire electrode authorized by ISCIR; High density polyethylene (PE - HD) welder authorized by ISCIR

State Inspection for Control of Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Hoisting Equipment (ISCIR)

Order no. 442 / March 2010 approving the technical prescription PT CR 62010 "Authorization of personnel and laboratories performing nondestructive testing and evaluation of the technical capabilities of laboratories performing destructive examination", PT CR 7-2010 "Approval of welding procedures for steel, aluminium and aluminium alloys for high-density polyethylene (PE-HD)" and PT CR 9-2010 "Authorization of welders who weld pressure devices and lifting equipment in steel, aluminium, aluminium alloy and high-density polyethylene (PE-HD)"

2.6 Validation/certification of skills for professions in welding and pressure vessels field in United Kingdom In United Kingdom there are no regulated professions in the field of welding and pressure vessels.

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2.7 Validation/certification of skills for professions in welding and pressure vessels field in Germany In 2005, Germany has implemented the Bologna system and, currently, the creation of a national qualifications framework is in progress. Further information can be obtained on the website Deutscher Qualifikationsrahmen (DQR) - dem gemeinsamen Internetportal des Bundesministeriums für Bildung und Forschung und der Kultusministerkonferenz6.

Although Germany has no official rankings, since 2002 the Center for Higher Education Development (CHE), in cooperation with Stern Weekly Magazine publish an annual ranking that includes a large number of institutions. The main task of the independent agency Akkreditierungsrat is to accredit specific organizations that are evaluating the study programms. Akkreditierungsrat has 17 members, representing the federal states, higher education institutions, students, employers, employees and, also, international representatives. Only in exceptional circumstances Akkreditierungsrat can evaluate the study programms.

Among the 153 regulated professions in Germany, the profession Ofen-und Luftheizungsbauer (Boiler Operator) was identified. Another profession in the same category may be considered the Installateur und Heizungsbauer / plumbing and heating engineer.

No.

Profession name _DE

Profession name _EN

Profession name _RO

1

Ofen- und Boiler operator Luftheizungsbauer

Fochist

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Installateur und Plumbing and Heating Heizungsbauer (air Engineer (air conditioning/heatin conditioning/heating) g)

Inginer instalatii sanitare şi de incalzire (aer condiţionat / încălzire)

Name of competent authority _DE

Recognition Level of qualification according to Directive 2005/36/EC

Chambers of Recognition of crafts professional 3 years training in the ("Handwerkskam experience Annex IV dual system mer") - automatic recognition Diploma (postRecognition of Chambers of secondary education), professional Commerce and including Annex II experience Annex IV Industry (ex 92/51, Annex C, - automatic D) recognition

The methodology for validation/certification of competence for Ofen-und Luftheizungsbauer / boiler operator is set by the Law on technical professions regulation ("Gesetz zur Ordnung des Handwerks - Handwerksordnung) of 24 September 1998, amended on 11 July 20117.

The professional training is done in the dual system (theoretical training and apprenticeship in a company) and lasts three years. To start a business in this field, one should pass the apprenticeship examination (Gesellenprüfung) and have six years experience on the profession, or passing the master 6 7

www.deutscherqualifikationsrahmen.de/ Zentralverband des Deutschen Handwerks (German crafts association) http://www.zdh.de/; http://www.handwerkskammer.de/

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examination ("Meisterprüfung"). The examination (Meisterprüfung) needed to run a business includes the registering (Eintragung in die Handwerksrolle). Since 2007, this training is part of a category that also includes other similar professions related to plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning etc.

The specific activities of stokers are exclusively reserved to this profession.

Comparative analysis Romania - Germany

Table 2.3.

ROMANIA (similar or equivalent professions)

GERMANY Name of profession

the Ofen-und operator)

Luftheizungsbauer

(Boiler     

Stoker for boilers for steam and hot water (Class A); Stoker for steam boilers category E (Class B); Stoker for boilers for hot water and low pressure steam boilers (Class C); Stoker for cumputer controlled boilers (class D); Stoker;

Competent Authority

In each Land - Chambers of crafts State Inspection for Control of Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Hoisting ("Handwerkskammer") Equipment (ISCIR)

Legislation

3 years training in the dual system

Name of profession

Order of the Minister of Economy no. 2.154/2009, published in the Official Gazette of Romania, Part I, no. 11 bis/08.01.2010 approving the technical requirements PT CR 4-2009 "Authorization of legal persons to perform works at the facilities / equipment" and PT CR 8-2009 "Authorization of service personnel for facilities / equipment and auxiliary service personnel acceptance"

the Installateur und Heizungsbauer (air 712 701 refrigeration equipments technician conditioning/heating)/ Plumbing and 712 601 gas and water loss detector Heating Engineer (air conditioning/heating) 712 602 plumber water, sewer 712 603 refrigeration installer 712 605 distribution / fluid transmission networks installer 712 606 ventilation and water conditioning installer 712 607 underground channel checker 712 608 boiler installer 712 609 plumber for plumbing and gas installations 712 612 heating and plumbing networks installer

Competent Authority

In each Land - Chambers of Commerce and Non-regulated profession Industry

Legislation

Recognition of professional experience COR codes 712701, 712601, 712602, 712603, 712605, 712606, 712607, Annex IV - automatic recognition 712608, 712609, 712612

2.8 Validation/certification of skills for professions in welding and pressure vessels field in Portugal In Portugal, for the analyzed field, only one profession was identified, as follows.

1. Gas pipes welder /Soldador de redes de gás No.

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Profession name Profession name Name of competent authority Profession name _RO _PT _EN _PT

Level of qualification

Recognition according to Directive 2005/36/EC

Direcção Geral de Geologia e Energia / Soldador de redes Gas pipe welder Sudor conducte de gaz Training courses Examination General Directorate of de gás Geology and Energy

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Name

Address

Direcção Geral de Geologia e Energia / General Directorate of Geology and Energy

Contact details Phone: +351 21 7922800 Fax: +351 21 7939540 Av. 5 de Outubro, 87 1069-039 Lisboa Email: energia@dge.pt URL: www.dgge.pt

For access to the profession, the candidate must have comprehensive training that meets the following requirements8: Basic knowledge in the fields of: 1. Chemistry (temperature, fuel gas) 2. Physics (strength of materials, mechanics). 3. Electricity. 4. Thermodynamics (pressure, workload in the network). 5.

Designing distribution networks and gas installations (pipes, materials, accessories and cutting devices). 6. Health and safety at work. 7. Environment. 8. Quality. 9. Computer literacy from the user’s perspective. 10. Communication and interpersonal relationships.

Knowledge of: 11. Materials Technology (mechanical characteristics, metal alloys and plastics). 12. Measuring and testing equipment - characteristics and applications. 13. Processes in distribution networks and testing, in accordance with the law. 14. Technology of distribution networks and gas installations. 15. Devices and accessories for polyethylene and copper welding, distribution network and gas installations. 16. Welding equipment and tools for polyethylene and copper welding, distribution networks and gas installations.

In depth knowledge of: 17. Execution of distribution networks and gas installations. 18.

Repairing of distribution networks and gas installations. 19. Standards and procedures for execution of distribution networks and gas installations. 20. Polyethylene and copper welding techniques in distribution networks and gas installations. 21. Welding standards and procedures in distribution networks and gas installations.

The procedure of validation/certification of competence for the profession of Soldador de redes de gás / Gas pipe welder is validated by Decree-Law no. 263/89. Only authorized persons can practice the profession, the activities being exclusively reserved. Training duration is depending on the birth date: born before 01.01.1967 - 4 years, between 01.01.1967 and 31.12.1980 - 6 years, after 31.12.1980 – 9 years. In addition, the minimum age for authorization is 18 years.

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2.9 Validation/certification of skills for professions in welding and pressure vessels field in Czech Republic In the Czech Republic there are 401 regulated professions, of which four were identified in welding and pressure vessels field, as follows.

1. Montáž, opravy a rekonstrukce chladících zařízení a tepelných čerpadel / Installation, repair and reconstruction of cooling equipment and heat pumps No.

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Profession name _CZ Montáž, opravy a rekonstrukce chladících zařízení a tepelných čerpadel

Profession name _EN Installation, repair and replacement of cooling equipment and heat pumps

Profession name _RO

Name of competent authority _CZ

Instalare, reparare şi Ministerstvo mentenanţă de průmyslu a obchodu/ echipamente de Ministry of Industry refrigerare şi pompe and Commerce de căldură

Level of qualification Certificate attesting the graduation of secondary education

Recognition according to Directive 2005/36/EC Recognition of professional experience Annex IV - automatic recognition

Profession file The code of regulated profession Name of regulated profession Profession description

[540] Installation, repair and replacement of refrigeration equipment and heat pumps Repair and replacement of parts or cooling and freezing equipment and heat pumps; installation and repair of refrigerators, making pipe cooling circuits; installation, testing and repair of refrigeration and freezing assembly; installation, repair and testing of air conditioning appliances components and equipment; installation, testing and maintenance for cascade refrigeration circuits and vacuum condensing units of refrigerators and heat pumps meeting the parameters of pressure or leak testing; repair and function tests of frost removal with electrical switches or electronic controllers, including the control program and elements of recording.

EU Directive Competent authority

2005/36/EC Ministry of Industry and Commerce/Ministerstvo průmyslu a obchodu, Na Františku 32, 110 15 Praha 1 - Staré Město, fax: +420 224 811 089, phone: +420 224 851 111, email: posta@mpo.cz, web: http://www.mpo.cz Sections 6, 7, 8, 21, and 22 of Law No. 455/1991 on business licenses Ministry of Industry and Commerce A. Section 21 of Act No 455/1991: 1. Graduation document of secondary school with apprenticeship certificate in a relevant field of education, or 2. Graduation document of secondary education with a baccalaureate examination in a relevant field of education, or professional training in a relevant field, or 3. Graduation document of vocational education in a relevant field of education, or 4. Graduation document of a higher education in a relevant study program or field of education, or 5. Recognition of professional qualifications issued by the recognition authority according to section 7 (5) letter (b), (c) or (e) of Law 455/1991, Law of Commercial Licenses, with its amendments, or 6. Testing or recognition of qualifications in a relevant field based on the Law on the recognition of continuing education (Law 179/2006); B. Section 22 of Law 455/1991. 1, 2, 3, 4 - idem A, 5. Graduation document of a retraining course for the relevant work activities, issued by an accredited establishment in accordance with specific legislation, or by an establishment accredited by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, or by a competent ministry yes, Section 22 of the Law Nr.455/1991: regarding 1), 2), 3), 5) – attestation of one year experience in the field, or 6) six years - proof of experience in the field. yes, section 6 of Law no. 455/1991, Commercial Licensing Law, with its amendments

Legislation governing the profession Appeal Authority Education and training required

Professional experience Evidence of good character or reputation Requirements for physical and mental health Absence of bankruptcy declaration Failure to suspend or prohibit the profession in the event of serious professional misconduct or a criminal offense

None No. A declaration of bankruptcy is not an impediment to the profession.

Partially. It is considered only if an individual has passed a ban on work in the field or in a related field of trade through administrative or judicial body.

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It is not necessary Financial situation proof Insurance against financial risks arising It is not necessary from professional liability No Other requirements

2. Montáž, opravy, revize a zkoušky tlakových zařízení a nádob na plyny / Installation, repair, inspection and testing of pressure equipment and gas vessels No.

1

Profession name _EN

Profession name _RO

Installation, repair, Montáž, opravy, revize a inspection and zkoušky tlakových testing of pressure zařízení a nádob na equipment and gas plyny vessels

Instalare, reparare, inspecţie şi testare a echipamentelor sub presiune şi recipientelor de gaz

Profession name _CZ

Name of competent authority _CZ

Recognition according to Directive 2005/36/EC

Level of qualification

Ministerstvo průmyslu a obchodu/ Ministry Not specified of Industry and Commerce

Recognition of professional experience Annex IV - automatic recognition

Profession file The code of regulated profession

[508]

Name of regulated profession

Installation, repair, inspection and testing of pressure equipment and gas vessels

Profession description

Activities associated with the installation, repair, rehabilitation, inspection and testing of pressure equipment such as steam boilers and liquid whose designed pressure exceeds 0,07 MPa and medium temperature exceeding the boiling point at this pressure, pressure vessels which exceeds the maximum working pressure of 0,07 MPa, and containing gas, vapor or liquid that are corrosive, toxic and flammable at any temperature or any liquid at a temperature above the boiling point at a pressure of 0,07 MPa, the metal containers with pressurized gas whith the critical temperature of less than 50 ° C, or gas, that at a temperature of 50 ° C is the absolute pressure (vapor pressure) is greater than 0.3 MPa. Repair and inspection of fire extinguishers.

EU Directive

2005/36/EC Ministry of Industry and Commerce/Ministerstvo průmyslu a obchodu, Na Františku 32, 110 15 Praha 1 - Staré Město, fax: +420 224 811 089, phone: +420 224 851 111, email: posta@mpo.cz, web: http://www.mpo.cz Sections 6, 7, 8, 21, and 22 of Law No. 455/1991 on business licenses Ministry of Industry and Commerce A. Section 21 of Act No 455/1991: 1. Graduation document of secondary school with apprenticeship certificate in a relevant field of education, or 2. Graduation document of secondary education with a baccalaureate examination in a relevant field of education, or professional training in a relevant field, or 3. Graduation document of vocational education in a relevant field of education, or 4. Graduation document of a higher education in a relevant study program or field of education, or 5. Recognition of professional qualifications issued by the recognition authority according to section 7 (5) letter (b), (c) or (e) of Law 455/1991, Law of Commercial Licenses, with its amendments, or 6. Testing or recognition of qualifications in a relevant field based on the Law on the recognition of continuing education (Law 179/2006); B. Section 22 of Law 455/1991. 1, 2, 3, 4 - idem A, 5. Graduation document of a retraining course for the relevant work activities, issued by an accredited establishment in accordance with specific legislation, or by an establishment accredited by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, or by a competent ministry. yes, Section 22 of the Law Nr.455/1991: regarding 1), 2), 3), 5) – attestation of one year experience in the field, or 6) six years - proof of experience in the field.

Competent authority

Legislation governing the profession Appeal authority Education and training required

Professional experience Evidence of good character or reputation Requirements for physical and mental health

yes, section 6 of Law no. 455/1991, Commercial Licensing Law, with its amendments

Absence of bankruptcy declaration

No. A declaration of bankruptcy is not an impediment to the profession.

None

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Failure to suspend or prohibit the profession in the event of serious professional misconduct or a criminal offense

Partially. It is considered only if an individual has passed a ban on work in the field or in a related field of trade through administrative or judicial body.

Financial situation proof

It is not necessary

Insurance against financial risks arising It is not necessary from professional liability No

Other requirements

3. Výroba tepelné energie a rozvod tepelné energie, nepodléhající licenci realizovaná ze zdrojů tepelné energie s instalovaným výkonem jednoho zdroje nad 50 kW / Generation and distribution of heat energy, not under a licence, from heat sources with an installed capacity per source of more than 50 kW No.

1

Profession name _EN

Profession name _CZ

Výroba tepelné energie a rozvod tepelné energie, nepodléhající licenci realizovaná ze zdrojů tepelné energie s instalovaným výkonem jednoho zdroje nad 50 kW

Profession name _RO

Name of competent authority _CZ

Level of qualification

Recognition according to Directive 2005/36/EC

Generation and Producţia şi distribuţia de distribution of heat energie termică care nu Ministerstvo energy, not under a fac obiectul unei licenţe průmyslu a Post-secondary General system of licence, from heat de surse de căldură, cu o obchodu/ Ministry diploma (3-4 recognition - primary sources with an capacitate instalată cu of Industry and years) application installed capacity per putere de peste 50 kW Commerce source of more than căldură 50 kW

Profession file The code of regulated profession

[415]

Name of regulated profession

Generation and distribution of heat energy, not under a licence, from heat sources with an installed capacity per source of more than 50 kW

Profession description

Production and distribution (transport, accumulation, transformation parameters and distribution of heating equipment fueled with heat) of heat for which a license is not granted in other legislation acts. The installed capacity of a single source for this area is the overall performance of the boiler room, where can be installed a single source, with an output of 50 kW or more sources with less power, which in total exceed 50 kW.

EU Directive

2005/36/EC Ministry of Industry and Commerce/Ministerstvo průmyslu a obchodu, Na Františku 32, 110 15 Praha 1 - Staré Město, fax: +420 224 811 089, phone: +420 224 851 111, email: posta@mpo.cz, web: http://www.mpo.cz Sections 6, 7, 8, 21, and 22 of Law No. 455/1991 on business licenses with subsequent amendments and additions Ministry of Industry and Commerce a) higher education in a study program and study field of technical sciences , or b) continuing professional education in a field of study with a technical focus , or c) secondary education with a baccalaureate examination in a technical study field, for heat sources with an installed capacity of up to 1 MW and a separate heat distribution installation , with an installed capacity of up to 1 MW, being sufficient : 1 ) secondary education with a certificate of apprenticeship in a field of study with a technical focus, or 2) a retraining certificate or other evidence of professional qualifications required for the operation of small energy sources , issued by an establishment accredited in accordance with specific legislation, or by an institution accredited by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports , or by a ministry in whose jurisdiction the field is In case a) - three years professional experience; in case b) - six years professional experience; in case c) - six years professional experience; in case 1) - 3 years professional experience

Competent authority

Legislation governing the profession Appeal authority Education and training required

Professional experience

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Evidence of good character or reputation Requirements for physical and mental health

yes, section 6 of Law no. 455/1991, Commercial Licensing Law, with its amendments

Absence of bankruptcy declaration Failure to suspend or prohibit the profession in the event of serious professional misconduct or a criminal offense Financial situation proof

No. A declaration of bankruptcy is not an impediment to the profession.

Partially. It is considered only if an individual has passed a ban on work in the field or in a related field of trade through administrative or judicial body.

None

It is not necessary

Insurance against financial risks arising Yes; a person or entity applying for a license must have a valid insurance from professional liability Approval of the state administration body issuing the license regarding the license issue (State Other requirements Energy Inspectorate)

4. Energetický specialista/ Energy engineer No.

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Profession name _CZ

Energetický specialista

Profession name _EN

Energy engineer

Profession name Name of competent authority _RO _CZ

Level of qualification

Recognition according to Directive 2005/36/EC

Ministerstvo průmyslu a Post-secondary degree General system of obchodu/ Ministry of Industry (more than 4 years), art. recognition and Commerce 11 e

Specialist Energetică

Profession file The code of regulated profession

[421]

Name of regulated profession

Energy engineer

Profession description

Energy audit, energy assessment, license application, steam boilers and heat distribution control or taking control of air conditioning systems

EU Directive

2005/36/EC Ministry of Industry and Commerce/Ministerstvo průmyslu a obchodu, Na Františku 32, 110 15 Praha 1 - Staré Město, fax: +420 224 811 089, phone: +420 224 851 111, email: posta@mpo.cz, web: http://www.mpo.cz Section 10, Law no. 406/2000, Decree of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce on Energy Management no. 213/2001 with details on audit requirements, as amended by decree no.

425/2004; Rules of examination issued by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (Ministry of Industry and Commerce Decision no. 118/2001).

Appeal Court of Ministry of Industry and Commerce 1) Completion of the University in a field of technical or natural sciences; 2) Completion of secondary education in a technical field.

- In addition to point 1) - 3 years experience in audit; - In addition to point 2) - 6 years experience in audit.

Experience in audit is set out in Section 11 of Decree No 213/2001 with details on the energy audit requirements Attestation that the person has not been convicted for offenses committed with intent / deliberate negligence or other crimes in connection with the audit activity, as evidenced by a certificate of criminal record Not necessary

Competent authority

Legislation governing the profession

Appeal authority Education and training required Professional experience

Evidence of good character or reputation Requirements for physical and mental health Absence of bankruptcy declaration Failure to suspend or prohibit the profession in the event of serious professional misconduct or a criminal offense Financial situation proof

Not necessary A previous administrative or disciplinary sanction has no importance in relation to the entry on the list of energy auditors, according to the law.

It is not necessary

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Insurance against financial risks arising Auditor's Responsibility to conclude compulsory insurance from professional liability Obligation of secrecy, restrictions to provide energy audits in certain situations set by law Other requirements

It can be seen that for all these professions, both the authority and appeal authority is the Ministry of Industry and Commerce / Ministerstvo průmyslu obchodu in Czech Republic.

2.10 Validation/certification of skills for professions in welding and pressure vessels field in Austria In Austria there are no regulated professions in the field of welding and pressure vessels.

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3. PROCEDURES FOR RECOGNITION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN OTHER EU MEMEBER STATES 3.1. General elements For the recognition of professional qualifications under Directive 2005/36/EC, there are three recognition systems, namely: 

Automatic recognition system based on the preventive harmonization of training and provides automatic recognition, applicable to certain professions such as nurse, dental practitioner, veterinary, midwife, architect, pharmacist etc.



General System of Recognition, based on mutual trust between member states, applicable to a large number of professions that may be different in the member states.

It applies where the profession is regulated in the host country and, if the migrant has practiced or is entitled to practice it in its home state. In this system, the recognition is not automatic, but is based on a comparison of professional training courses - in the two countries; there is as well as the possibility, if major differences exist, to impose compensatory measures.



Recognition of professional experience Annex 4, where the recognition is based on the experience acquired in the country of origin. The system applies to crafting, commercial or industrial professions listed in Annex IV of Directive 2005/36/EC and provides automatic recognition if the conditions laid down for each professional category are met.

For the professions examined in this guide, the recognition systems and decisions taken by the host country (positive without compensatory measures, negative, positive / negative after adaptation period, positive / negative after aptitude test or after examination, etc.) will be presented in this chapter.

In case of negative decision, the applicant may appeal in court or through SOLVIT system.

For recognition by General System, the request for recognition is submitted to the competent authority of the host Member State, listed in Chapter 2 for each profession and for each country. This application must be accompanied by a series of documents and certificates listed in Annex VII to the Directive 2005/36/EC. Usually, in the analyzed countries, the documents required for EU citizens applying for recognition are: 1. Proof of citizenship, usually through a copy of identity card or passport;

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2. Certificate of professional competence or qualification titles, which provide access to the profession (in the cases where the profession is regulated in the country of origin); 3. A certified copy of the specific acts for the profession in question, indicating the examinations taken, needed to determine the possible existence of significant differences with the training in the state of origin; 4. Other certificates, diplomas, etc. relevant to the profession; 5. A certified copy of the registration in the professional register of the country in which the title was obtained, if applicable; 6. Certificate stating that there are no criminal or professional obstacles in the pursuit of the profession, issued by the competent authority of the country of origin; 7. Certificate that details any work activity in the country of origin, following the graduation of the qualification for which recognition is requested (including practical trainings); 8. Contact details: name, last name, address, phone and e-mail. If another person sends the documents on behalf of the applicant, such as a company or a trustee, the sender's name, address, phone and e- mail are demanded; 9. Specific conditions that will be explicitly mentioned in this chapter for each profession (specific professional association membership in the host member state, etc.).

All documents written in a foreign language must be accompanied by a translation in the host country language, certified in accordance with the original text, issued by the diplomatic or consular authorities of the host country in the state that issued the diploma, or by an official translator in the host country.

The stages of the recognition of qualifications in the host country can be summarized as follows: 1. Informing the migrant at the contact point of the host member state, mentioned in the following subsections for each country; 2. Submitting the required documents at the competent authority which may notify the applicant within four weeks for possible additions ; 3. Processing file, within a period of maximum four months; 4. Application of compensatory measures, if necessary: 

Aptitude test, preceded possibly a preparatory course offered by institutions authorized by the competent authority;

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Assessment of language skills by analyzing attestations or by interview, oral / written examination, if applicable;

5. Fees - available on the websites of the competent authorities, regularly updated; 6. Issuing the certificate; 7. Appeal through SOLVIT or justice in the case of a negative decision.

For recognition of qualifications in the field of welding and pressure vessels in Romania, ISCIR regulates a large number of different professions and, by the implementation of European directives, it can be considered a case of good practice. The qualifications regulated by ISCIR are provided in Annex to HG 1340/2001. From the analysis of each profession, the following conclusions can be drawn regarding the recognition of professions regulated by ISCIR: 1. ISCIR transposed in specific legislation (technical prescriptions approved by order of the Minister of Economy and published in the Official Gazette of Romania, Part I) the provisions of Directive 2006/123/EC - retrieved in the national legislation through the Government Emergency Ordinance no. 49, approved with amendments and additions by Law no. 68/2010 and Directive 2005/36/EC – retrieved in the national legislation by Law no. 200/2004 with subsequent amendments and additions.

2. ISCIR rules refer to the recognition of documents or training programs required of persons from other member states in order to obtain authorization; 3. The prescription PT RC 8, art. 6, paragraph (1) provides that "persons who are citizens of member states with an authorization issued by the competent authority of a member state of the European Union or signatory to the Agreement on the European Economic Area who wish to serve an installation / equipment in ISCIR field in Romania, must present to ISCIR to take an exam and to be registered" and will undertake only the theoretical test "that aims to assess knowledge of national legislation and applicable technical requirements, necessary to service the system/equipment". In this case, the specific documents to be filed by "the applicant that demands the recognition of the profession" which include "Copy of the permit issued by the competent authority of the member state".

It can be deduced that this authorization is recognized simply because the candidate must only take the theory test for "assessing knowledge of national legislation and applicable technical requirements".

4. Other requirements (PT CR 6-2010 - "Authorization of personnel and laboratories performing nondestructive testing and evaluation of the technical capabilities of laboratories performing destructive examination" - art. 2 and PT CR 9-2010 -

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"Authorization of welders who weld pressure devices and lifting equipment in steel, aluminium, aluminium alloy and high-density polyethylene (PE-HD)"- art. 8) contain similar provisions for completing training programs (e.g. "Welders authorized by ISCIR must provide proof of completion of a training program; are exempt citizens of a member state who graduated in the home member state a training program equivalent to the one provided in the present technical prescription") 5. For the non-destructive examinations (PT CR 6-2010), the legal persons are enrolled in the register ISCIR: "Legal persons authorized by ISCIR and legal persons authorized to equivalent fields by the competent authorities of a Member State of the European Union or European Economic Area shall be recorded in the ISCIR register of authorized legal entities".

In this chapter, for each country analyzed and for each profession will be highlighted only procedural requirements in addition of the seven steps above, specific to each profession, and some data on recognition decisions taken so far.

3.2. Procedures for recognition of qualifications in Italy In Italy, the national contact point is: Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri, Dipartimento Politiche Comunitarie, Ufficio Mercato Interno e CompetitivitĂ Piazza Nicosia 20, 00186 ROMA, ITALIA puntonazionaledicontattoqualificheprofessionali@politicheeuropee.it Website: www.politichecomunitarie.it, Contact persons: Mrs. Maria Giuseppina Castellano, Tel: + 39 06 677 92 548, Fax: + 39 06 677 95 064, Email: g.castellano@governo.it Since professions in welding and pressure vessels field are not regulated in Italy, their recognition is subject to the rules of the regions and autonomous provinces.

Professions that are managed by ISCIR in Romania (welders, crane operators, non-destructive testing operators, stokers) are subject to regulation at the regional level and at the enterprise level in Italy (table 3.1).

Table 3.1 Pressure systems and hoisting equipment Italy Regional and company level regulations ďƒž Ministero dello Sviluppo Economico, Ministero Giustizia

Romania ISCIR - State Inspection for Control of Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Hoisting Equipment Stokers, crane operators, non-destructive testing operators, welders etc.

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3.3. Procedures for recognition of qualifications in Spain The national contact point in Spain is: Ms Leticia Gamo Martín, Dirección General de Política Universitaria, Ministerio de Educación, Subdirección General de Títulos y Reconocimiento de Cualificaciones, Paseo del Prado, 28, 28014 Madrid, ESPAÑA, Tel: +34 91 506 5636, Fax: +34 91 506 5706, E-mail: leticia.gamo@mecd.es, Website: http://www.mecd.gob.es/portada-mecd/ For the profession Instalador de Aparatos a Presión / Pressure equipment installer identified in Spain in the analyzed fields, the recognition under Directive 2005/36/EC is done via the general system of recognition by the general procedure described at the beginning of the chapter.

Competent authority Name

Address

Contact details

Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce / Ministerio de Industria, Phone: +34 91 349 47 09 Turismo y Comercio (Subdirección General de Recursos, Reclamaciones Paseo de la Castellana, Fax: +34 91 349 47 43 y relaciones con la Administración de Justicia/ General subdirectorate 160, E-28071 MADRID Email: antonio.fernandez@min.es Appeals, Complaints and Judicial Relations)

In the IMI database, statistics are not available regarding any decisions of recognition in the EU member states.

3.4. Procedures for recognition of qualifications in the Netherlands Although there are no regulated professions in the Netherlands in the welding and pressure installations field, it is worth noting that the recognition system is very well organized, according to the diagram in Figure 3.1.

The contact point in the Netherlands is: NUFFIC, Postbus 29777, 2502 LT Den Haag, NEDERLAND Tel: +31 70 426 02 60, Fax: +31 70 426 03 99 www.nuffic.nl, www.beroepserkenning.nl, www.professionalrecognition.nl Contact person: Ms. Kitty Wigleven, Tel: +31 70 426 02 86, Fax: +31 70 426 03 95, Email: wigleven@nuffic.nl

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Fig. 3.1. The general scheme for recognition of a regulated profession in the Netherlands

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3.5. Procedures for recognition of qualifications in Denmark In Denmark there are four regulated professions in the analysed field, for which detailed information is available on the webpage of Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education9.

Also, the Danish Agency for International Education (Styrelsen International Uddannelse Former Cirius) can perform a free evaluation of the migrant in respect to the equivalence of education programs in the country of origin with the Danish ones, but this is not required for recognition.

The contact point in Denmark is: Mrs Tatjana Milcevic, Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education, Styrelsen for Universiteter og Internationalisering, Danish Agency for Universities and Internationalisation Bredgade 43, 1260 København K, DANMARK Tel: +45 3395 1200, Direct line: +45 7231 8884, Fax: +45 3395 1300 E-mail: kontaktpunkt@iu.dk, Website: www.fivu.dk/en/recognition/rp The main aspects concerning the procedures for the recognition of the four professions in Denmark are as follows.

1. Welder / Arbejde med svejsning 

Competent authority Name

Address

Arbejdstilsynet/ Danish Working Environment Authority

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Contact details

Phone: (+45) 70121288, Fax: (+45) Postboks 1228, 0900 70121289, E-mail: at@at.dk, Web: København C http://www.at.dk/

Contact person Name

Milcevic Tatjana

Address Styrelsen for Universiteter og Internationalisering Bredgade 43 DK-1260 Copenhagen K

Contact details

Language

Phone: +45 3395 1200 Fax: +45 3395 1300 Email: tmi@iu.dk

EN, DK

Application Form. There is no application form. The applicant should send a letter stating the profession and explain that he wants to work as a permanent employee indefinitely.

EU Directive on the mutual recognition of professional qualifications: 2005/36/EC, Title III, Chapter I (general system for the recognition of evidence of training).

Documents required: 

Proof of citizenship, i.e. a copy of identity card or passport;

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Attestation of professional competence or qualifications titles, which provide access to the profession (where the profession is regulated in the country of origin);

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Certificates, diplomas, etc. relevant to the profession;

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Proof of professional experience, for example, pay slips or attestations from employers or other documents allowing to identify the professional activity and its duration;

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Evidence that he practiced the profession for at least two years in the last ten years in the home state, if the profession is not regulated in the country of origin (e.g. pay slips or attestations from employers or other documents which allow the identification of the

professional activity and its duration) ; 

Contact details: name and surname, address, phone and e-mail. If documents are sent by someone else (company, trustee, etc.) the sender's name, address, phone and e-mail are required.

Special conditions for applications not covered by EU rules. Persons who have obtained

professional qualifications in a third country must have the professional qualifications verified by the Danish Working Environment Authority before working as a welder.

The application for recognition of professional qualifications must include: 1. Proof of citizenship, i.e. a copy of the passport; 2. Name, address and birth date; 3. Statement from the applicant that he wishes to establish or work temporarily or occasionally; 4. Name and address of the sender, if this is done by someone other than the holder of the certificate of professional competence or qualification titles; 5. Copies of the attestations of professional competence or evidence of formal qualifications giving access to the profession in question when the profession or training are regulated. If the profession is not regulated in the home country, people who have qualifications issued in a third country must attest three years of professional experience in the last ten years.

Provision of temporary services in the member states of the EU / EEA. Before the first performance in Denmark, the applicant must inform the competent Danish authority through a written statement. The competent authority shall verify the qualifications before the applicant can begin practice. The renewal of the statement will be required if the applicant wishes to practice temporarily or occasionally in Denmark the following year. The applicant should attach the following documents TO HIS first declaration: 

Contact details: name and surname, address, phone and e-mail;

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Signed and dated statement indicating the occupation and the intention to provide a service in Denmark, temporary or occasional;

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Proof of citizenship (such as a photocopy of the relevant pages of the passport);

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If neither the profession nor the training is regulated in the member state of establishment: proof that he practiced the profession for at least two years during the last ten (e.g., employment contracts and certificates from previous employers attesting the professional activity and its duration)

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Proof of lack of criminal convictions (e.g., a statement of criminal record);

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Documents attesting the name change / marriage certificate (if applicable).

Sending the documents. If the applicant is a citizen of a country belonging to the EU or EEA and his profession is listed by the Point of Contact, he can send documents electronically at this point of contact, even if it is a temporary service provider (when declaration and accompanying documents are required). If the applicant's occupation is not on the list of the Point of Contact, he must send the documents by mail to the competent authority responsible for processing the request. The same applies if the applicant is a citizen of a country outside the EU / EEA. Certified photocopies. The applicant must submit certified photocopies of essential documents (professional qualification, certificate of acquired rights, certificates of professional experience, etc.). This means that an authority has stamped and signed each page of the copy as confirmation that these copies are consistent with the original documents. This confirmation can be made by a Danish authority (e.g. local municipality, employment center, etc.), or by the institution / authority that issued the document, or by the embassy / consulate in Denmark of the country where the document is issued, or by a Danish embassy or consulate. Individuals cannot certify copies. If the applicant cannot submit a certified copy, the competent authority can control the content and authenticity of the diploma, certificate and / or personal data.

Translations. The applicant must submit legalized translations of essential documents (professional qualification, certificate of acquired rights, certificates of professional experience, etc.).

Standard documents such as identity cards, passports, etc., should not be sent as certified translations.

Documents issued in English, Norwegian or Swedish should not be translated. Documents issued in other languages must be translated into Danish or English. Some authorities also accept translations in German and French, and the applicant must contact the competent authority where this is relevant.

Uncertified translations are accepted for the professions of doctor, dentist, nurse, midwife, veterinarian or pharmacist from an EU / EEA country. The applicant may decide freely in which EU or EEA country wants to obtain the certified or approved translations of essential documents.

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Professional status in Denmark. During the pursuit of profession in Denmark, workers must undergo professional, regulatory or administrative standards directly related to professional qualifications, such as the definition of the profession, the use of titles, professional malpractice and malpractice, directly and specifically linked to consumer protection and safety, as well as disciplinary provisions applicable in Denmark to those who practice the profession.

Complaints Authority: Working Environment Appeals Board.

Organizations: Dansk Metal, 3F, Dansk Byggeri, Dansk Industri, Industriens Uddannels.

Annex 3.5a presents statistics on recognition decisions for both the establishment and temporary mobility.

2. Work with welding on offshore installation / Arbejde med svejsning på offshoreanlæg 

Competent authority Name

Address

Contact details

Phone: (+45) 33926700, Fax: (+45) Amaliegade 44, 1256 Energistyrelsen/ Danish Energy Authority/ 33114743, E-mail: ens@ens.dk, Web: København K, http://www.ens.dk/



Contact person Name

Milcevic Tatjana

Address Styrelsen for Universiteter og Internationalisering, Bredgade 43, DK1260 Copenhagen K

Contact details Phone: +45 3395 1200, Fax: +45 3395 1300, Email: tmi@iu.dk

Language EN, DK

Application Form, EU Directive on the mutual recognition of professional qualifications: idem Welder.

Documents required: 

Proof of citizenship, i.e. a copy of identity card or passport;

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Attestation of professional competence or qualifications titles, which provide access to the profession (where the profession is regulated in the country of origin);

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Certificates, diplomas, etc. relevant to the profession;



Information on the total duration of studies and subjects studied, specifying the time allotted for each (e.g. , weeks, hours or ECTS points ) and, where appropriate, the ratio between the theoretical and the practical parts;

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Information about the continuing professional development, seminars and all forms of training, in addition to initial training (if applicable);

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Proof of professional experience, for example, pay slips or attestations from employers or other documents allowing to identify the professional activity and its duration;

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Evidence that he practiced the profession for at least two years in the last ten years in the home state, if the profession is not regulated in the country of origin (e.g. pay slips or attestations from employers or other documents which allow the identification of the

professional activity and its duration) ; 

Information provided by the home member state on a "equal treatment of qualifications" under the provisions of Article 12 of Directive 2005/36/EC, in accordance with the standard form (Annex A of the Code of Conduct), if deemed relevant;

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Any other documents / information which might influence the evaluation of the professional and training qualifications, or other relevant information (e.g. Curriculum Vitae);

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Contact details: name and surname, address, phone and e-mail. If documents are sent by someone else (company, trustee, etc.) the sender's name, address, phone and e-mail are required.

Provision of temporary services in the member states of the EU / EEA. There is no

obligation to inform the Danish competent authority before providing services on a temporary and occasional basis in Denmark.

Sending the documents, certified photocopies, translations, professional status in Denmark: idem Welder.

Complaints Authority: The Energy Board of Appeal.

Organizations: Falck Nutec, STMS - Survival Training Maritime Safety, Martec.

So far, according to official statistics, there is one decision of recognition for establishment in Denmark of a qualification obtained in Poland for this profession, but there is a large number of decisions on temporary mobility (Appendix 3.5b).

3. Boiler attendant / Kedelpasser 

Competent authority Name

Address

Arbejdstilsynet/ Danish Working Environment Authority



Contact details

Phone: (+45) 70121288, Fax: (+45) Postboks 1228, 0900 70121289, E-mail: at@at.dk, Web: København C http://www.at.dk/

Contact person Name

Milcevic Tatjana

Address Styrelsen for Universiteter og Internationalisering Bredgade 43 DK-1260 Copenhagen K

Contact details Phone: +45 3395 1200 Fax: +45 3395 1300 Email: tmi@iu.dk

Language EN, DK

Application Form, EU Directive on the mutual recognition of professional qualifications, documents required, special conditions for applications not covered by EU rules: idem Welder.

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Provision of temporary services in the member states of the EU / EEA. Before the first performance in Denmark, the applicant must inform the competent Danish authority through a written statement. The competent authority shall verify the qualifications before the applicant can pursue the profession. The renewal of the statement will be required if the applicant wishes to practice, temporarily or occasionally, in Denmark, the following year. The applicant should attach the following documents to his first declaration: 

Contact details: name and surname, address, phone and e-mail;



Signed and dated statement indicating the occupation and the intention to provide a service in Denmark, temporarily or occasionally;



Proof of citizenship (such as a photocopy of the relevant pages of the passport);



If neither the profession nor the training is regulated in the member state of establishment: proof that he practiced the profession for at least two years during the last ten (e.g., employment contracts and certificates from previous employers attesting the professional activity and its duration)



Proof of lack of criminal convictions (e.g., a statement of criminal record);



Documents attesting the name change / marriage certificate (if applicable).

Sending the documents, certified photocopies, translations, professional status in Denmark: idem Welder.

Complaints Authority: Working Environment Appeals Board.

Organizations: 3F, Dansk Byggeri , Dansk Metal, Dansk Industri, Industriens Uddannelser.

Sources of further information: At-vejledning B.4.7 om pasning af dampkedler 4. Technical Expert for inspection of boilers and heating systems / Teknisk ekspert til eftersyn af kedel- og varmeanlæg 

Competent authority Name

Address

Contact details

Phone: (+45) 33926700, Fax: (+45) Amaliegade 44, 1256 Energistyrelsen/ Danish Energy Authority/ 33114743, E-mail: ens@ens.dk, Web: København K, http://www.ens.dk/



Contact person Name

Milcevic Tatjana

Address Styrelsen for Universiteter og Internationalisering, Bredgade 43, DK1260 Copenhagen K

Contact details Phone: +45 3395 1200, Fax: +45 3395 1300, Email: tmi@iu.dk

Language EN, DK

Application Form, EU Directive on the mutual recognition of professional qualifications: idem Welder.

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Documents required: idem Boiler attendant.

Special conditions for applications not covered by EU rules. Only citizens of EU / EEA or a country with which the EU reached an agreement can be granted access to the profession of technical experts in Denmark, based on professional qualifications obtained in another country. This means that technical experts from third countries must obtain the Danish approval of their qualifications, in accordance with the requirements that apply in Denmark, cf. Ministerial Order No. 438 of 3 June 2008, chapter 4.

Provision of temporary services in the member states of the EU / EEA: idem Boiler attendant.

Sending the documents, certified photocopies, translations, professional status in Denmark: idem Welder.

Complaints Authority: The Energy Board of Appeal.

Organizations: DS Håndværk OG Industri, Dansk Energi Brancheforening, Olie-og Gasbrænder Service Sammenslutningen Sources of further information: Energistyrelsen, Sekretariat pentru energieffektive bygninger, Karnovs lovsamling

3.6. Procedures for recognition of qualifications in United Kingdom In the United Kingdom there are no regulated professions in the analyzed field. For other regulated professions, the point of contact is: ECCTIS Ltd., Oriel House, Oriel Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1XP, UNITED KINGDOM Tel: +44 871 226 2850, Fax: +44 871 330 7005 E-mail: info@ukncp.org.uk, Website: http://www.ukncp.org.uk 3.7. Procedures for recognition of qualifications in Germany In Germany, on 1st of April 2012, the "Recognition Act" was adopted. Before this, there was no standard procedure for the recognition of professional qualifications acquired abroad, although nearly three million people with professional qualifications acquired abroad live and work in Germany. Today, many people from other countries practice professions in Germany that are not consistent with their skill level. As the German economy is dependent on skilled workers, the German government adopted the Law on improving the assessment and recognition of foreign professional qualifications, known for short as the Law on Recognition or the Recognition Act. This simplifies the procedures for equivalence of foreign professional qualification and supports the integration of foreign skilled migrants and workers on the labour market in Germany.

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Germany has no central body that is responsible for all requests related to the recognition of foreign qualifications. Authorities that are responsible for recognition exist in each province.

The Federal Institute for Professional Education and Training has created a portal for recognition in Germany on the website of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research to help individuals seeking recognition of their foreign professional qualifications to find an authority to analyze the case and promptly provide answers to their questions about the procedure of recognition. The portal is aimed not only to immigrants who already live in Germany and have acquired professional qualifications abroad, but it also addresses skilled workers from other countries who are interested in working in Germany. The portal also supports the staff that advises individuals seeking recognition of qualifications obtained abroad.

This site10 directs people seeking recognition of a certificate or a diploma to an authority that is responsible for assessing those qualifications and provides important information on laws and regulations underlying the recognition of foreign qualifications and the procedure of recognition for liberal professions. In addition, the portal provides advice and information on career orientation.

If one of the qualifications were obtained abroad, one can check the equivalence of the diploma with German titles that will give the right to practice without a title granted, under the Law of determining professional qualifications - Berufsqualifikationsfeststellungsgesetz / Professional Qualification determination Act (BQFG) 11.

Access to practice may vary depending on special requirements of the regulated professions.

In some cases, there are no procedures in place to assess qualifications from third countries. According to the law BQFG an application may be filed by any person who: 

Has professional qualifications obtained in a member country of the EU / EEA;



Intend to pursue a paid activity in Germany.

The procedure is not open to unskilled or semi-skilled persons, who do not have professional

qualifications.

Responsible authorities 

Chambers of Commerce and Industry, who are primarily responsible for analyzing the equivalence of professional training in the dual system, as well as the central authority for industry and commerce FOSA IHK (Approval of Foreign Skills);

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The responsibility for regulated professions relies on specialized laws and regulations of the Länder.

The application of procedure 

The procedure compares foreign qualifications with a similar German occupation;

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The competent authority shall consider whether there are fundamental differences between the foreign qualifications and German professional qualifications;

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Professional experience acquired in Germany or abroad can also be taken into account, in addition to training;

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If it is not possible to provide adequate evidence of qualifications, an analysis of qualifications can be performed to determine the professional skills (e.g., technical discussions or work test);



The procedure is subject to a fee. The amount is based on the tax table of the respective authority and depends on the cost and effort involved in implementing the procedure. The responsible authority may provide information on the exact fee.

Possible outcomes 

If the examination proves positive, the responsible authority issues a certificate of equivalence for non-regulated professions. This has the same legal consequences as a German professional qualification. There is no issuing of a German examination certificate. The procedure is a prerequisite for access to employment in regulated professions.

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When there are considerable differences between the foreign professional qualifications and comparable German ones, the following distinctions must be made: -

In case of training occupations, the authority describes existing qualifications and the differences between these qualifications and the German ones. This is helpful when applying for jobs and allows obtaining additional qualifications, if necessary.

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In the case of regulated professions, an adaptation measure (test or adaptation period) may be required in order to achieve equivalence. Compensation measures vary by field-specific laws.

Documents required for application 

A table with an overview of the training and previous jobs, in German;

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Proof of identity (copy of identity card or passport);

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Proof of professional qualifications;

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Evidence of relevant work experience;

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Other certificates of competence (e.g. continuous professional training);

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A declaration that no application for equivalence determination was made in the past;

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Proof that the applicant intends to work in Germany (does not apply for citizens of EU / EEA / Switzerland and persons residing in the EU / EEA / Switzerland)

The responsible authority may require certified copies or originals. In some cases, the authority may accept simple copies of documents. The documents must be translated in German. The translations will be performed by public interpreters / translators designated and authorized in Germany or abroad. The competent authority may waive for translation, if necessary.

Duration of procedure 

The responsible authority begins the evaluation as soon as it has received all the necessary documents.

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Starting the 1st of December 2012, the procedure should not take more than three months. In difficult cases, the decision period may be extended once, for good reasons.

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Decision-making period starts with the receipt of all required documents.

Applications from abroad can be sent directly to the responsible authority or the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB). ZAB will forward requests to the appropriate authorities.

The contact point for Germany: Dr. Hendrik Kaelble, Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie, Referat EB2, Scharnhorststraße 34 – 37, 10115 Berlin, DEUTSCHLAND Tel: +49 30 2014 7666, Fax: +49 30 2014 5379, E-Mail: diplomanerkennung@bmwi.bund.de, Web site: www.bmwi.de For the professions Ofen-und Luftheizungsbauer / Boiler Operator and Installateur und Heizungsbauer (air conditioning/heating) / Plumbing and Heating Engineer (air conditioning / heating), the recognition is performed according to Directive 2005/36/EC (Recognition of professional experience Annex IV - automatic recognition), according to the procedure described in the beginning of the chapter.

So far, there are relatively few recognition decisions in the IMI statistics, as presented in Annex 3.7: For Ofen-und Luftheizungsbauer / Boiler Operator - (Appendix 3.7A); For Installateur und Heizungsbauer / Plumbing and Heating Engineer - (Appendix 3.7b).

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3.8. Procedures for recognition of qualifications in Portugal For the profession of Soldador de redes de gás / Gas pipe welder identified in Portugal for the analyzed field, the competent authority of recognition is the General Directorate of Geology and Energy / Direcção Geral de Geologia e Energia, with the following contact details: 

Competent authority Name

Address

Direcção Geral de Geologia e Energia /Direcţia Generală pentru Geologie şi Energie



Contact details Phone: +351 21 7922800 Av. 5 de Outubro, 87 Fax: +351 21 7939540 1069-039 Lisboa Email: energia@dge.pt URL: www.dgge.pt

Contact person Name

Address

Antunes Ana Coordinator for Directive 2005/36/EC

Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional, I.P. Rua de Xabregas, 52 1949-003 Lisboa

Contact details

Language

Phone: +351 218 614 228 Fax: +351 218 614 602 (ex:2602 Email: ana.antunes@iefp.pt

Recognition is based on a comparison of professional training courses in the two countries and the possibility, if major differences exist, to impose compensatory measures.

The contact point for Portugal is: Ms Carla Romão, Ministério da Economia e do Emprego, Instituto do Emprego e da Formação Profissional, Departamento de Formação Profissional, Rua de Xabregas, n.º 52, 1949-003 Lisboa, PORTUGAL Tel: +35 1 21 861 44 85, Fax: +35 1 21 861 46 08 E-mail: cromao@iefp.pt 3.9. Procedures for recognition of qualifications in Czech Republic As presented in Section 2.8, there are four regulated profession in the Czech Republic in welding and pressure vessels field: 1. Montáž, opravy a rekonstrukce chladících zařízení a tepelných čerpadel / Installation, repair and reconstruction of cooling equipment and heat pumps; 2. Montáž, opravy, revize a zkoušky tlakových zařízení a nádob na plyny / Installation, repair, inspection and testing of pressure equipment and gas vessels; 3. Výroba tepelné energie a rozvod tepelné energie, nepodléhající licenci realizovaná ze zdrojů tepelné energie s instalovaným výkonem jednoho zdroje nad 50 kW / Generation and distribution of heat energy, not under a licence, from heat sources with an installed capacity per source of more than 50 kW; 4. Energetický specialista/ Energy engineer

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For the recognition of qualifications corresponding to these four professions, two types of conditions can be distinguished: I. General conditions that apply to all four professions 

Same competent authority - the Ministry of Industry and Commerce / Ministerstvo průmyslu a obchodu; Name

Address

Ministerstvo průmyslu a obchodu /Ministry of Industry and Commerce



Na Františku 32, Staré Město 110 15 Prague

Contact details Phone: +420 224 851 111 Fax: +420 224 811 089 Email: posta@mpo.cz URL: www.mpo.cz

Same contact person

Name Raskova Zuzana

Address

Contact details

Phone: +420 234 81 1376 Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, Karmelitská 7 , 118 12 Prague Email: Zuzana.Raskova@msmt.cz

Language EN

Figure 3.2 presents the general procedure for the recognition of professional qualifications and services in Czech Republic.

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V-aţi dobândit calificarea profesională în UE/SEE sau Elveţia şi doriţi să vă exercitaţi profesia în Republica Cehă?

Este reglementată profesia dvs. în Republica Cehă?

 NU

Acces nelimitat pe piaţa muncii

 NU

Directiva nu este aplicabilă

DA Este necesară recunoaşterea calificării?

Sunteţi calificat pentru aceeaşi profesie în ţara dvs.?

Doriţi să profesaţi temporar sau ocazional (să furnizaţi servicii)?

DA Doriţi să lucraţi în Republica Cehă permanent?

Este necesară informarea unei autorităţi competente de recunoaştere prin declaraţie

Sunteţi doctor, farmacist, dentist, asistentă medicală, moaşă, veterinar, chirurg sau arhitect?

 NU

Profesia este reglementată în ţara dvs. sau puteţi dovedi că ultimii 10 ani aveţi cel puţin 2 ani de experienţă profesională relevantă?

DA

Principiul recunoaşterii automate poate fi aplicat

 NU

DA

Profesia este reglementată în ţara dvs. sau puteţi dovedi că ultimii 10 ani aveţi cel puţin 2 ani de experienţă profesională relevantă?

DA

 NU

Directiva nu este aplicabilă

Sunteţi doctor, farmacist, dentist, asistentă medicală, moaşă, veterinar, chirurg sau arhitect cu opţiunea recunoaşterii automate?

Considerând profesia dvs., sunt siguranţa şi sănătatea publică puse în pericol?

Programul Dvs. de studii va fi comparat cu cel necesar în Republica Cehă

DA Diferenţa dintre calificarea dvs. şi cea solicitată în Republica Cehă este mai mare de un nivel?

DA Calificarea va fi verificată

 NU Este programul dvs. de studii mai scurt cu mai mult de un an sau există diferenţe substanţiale în conţinutul curriculum-ului care nu pot fi acoperite de experienţa profesională?

Există diferenţe substanţiale între programul dvs. de studii şi cel din Republica Cehă, care influenţează siguranţa şi sănătatea publică?

DA DA Test de aptitudini sau stagiu de adaptare

CALIFICAREA ESTE RECUNOSCUTĂ

 NU

 NU

 NU Test de aptitudini sau alte măsuri

PUTEŢI FURNIZA SERVICII

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II. Specific conditions of each of the four professions 

Recognition of professional qualifications: -

For the first two professions - Recognition of professional experience Annex IV automatic recognition;



For the last two professions: General system of recognition - primary application.

For Montáž, opravy, revize a zkoušky tlakových zařízení a nádob na plyny / Installation, repair, inspection and testing of pressure equipment and gas vessels - Approval of the state administration body issuing the authorization regarding the license issue (Energy State Inspectorate);

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For Energetický specialista/ Energy engineer – the obligation of secrecy, restrictions to provide energy audits in certain situations set by law;

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For the last two professions – the insurance against financial risks arising from professional liability; Information point for the Czech Republic: Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a tělovýchovy odbor pro záležitosti Evropské unie/Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, Department for EU Affairs Karmelitská 7, 11812 Praha 1, ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA Tel: +420 257 193 376/+420 257 193 579, Fax: +420 257 193 397 E-mail: qualifications@msmt.cz, Website: www.msmt.cz The IMI statistics on recognition decisions for the above-mentioned professions are presented

in Annex 3.9: Montáž, opravy a rekonstrukce chladících zařízení a tepelných čerpadel / Installation, repair and reconstruction of cooling equipment and heat pumps (Annex 3.9a).

Montáž, opravy, revize a zkoušky tlakových zařízení a nádob na plyny / Installation, repair, inspection and testing of pressure equipment and gas vessels (Annex 3.9b) For the other two professions, there are no statistics on recognition decisions.

3.10. Procedures for recognition of qualifications in Austria In Austria there are no regulated professions in the field of welding and pressure vessels. For other regulated professions, the point of contact is: Mrs Irene Linke, Bundesminsterium für Wirtschaft, Familie und Jugend (Federal Ministry of Economy, Family and Youth), Department I/7, Industrial Law Stubenring 1, 1010 Wien, ÖSTERREICH

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Tel: +43 1 71100 5446, Fax: +43 1 71100 935446 E-mail: Irene.linke@bmwfj.gv.at, Website: http://www.bmwfj.gv.at 3.11. SOLVIT system SOLVIT is a problem solving network in which EU member states work together to solve without legal proceedings problems caused by the misapplication of Internal Market law by public authorities. Among the areas where problems often arise and for which there are complaints to

be treated by SOLVIT we find the recognition of professional qualifications and diplomas along with other domains such as access to education; residence permits; voting rights; social security; free movement of capital and payments etc.

In every European Union member state, there is a SOLVIT centre that provides free of charge services. For the analyzed countries and Romania, the details regarding the SOLVIT centres are presented in table 3.2 SOLVIT Centres 13

Table 3.2

Contact details Barbora Hanáková, Zuzana Bakotová, Tomáš Stehlík Czech Republic Odbor vnitřního trhu a služeb EU, Ministerstvo průmyslu a obchodu, Na Františku 32, CZ - 11015 Praha 1 Country

Denmark

Lisa TEICHMANN, Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie, Scharnhorststr. 34-37, DE - 10115 Berlin

Fax. +49 3018 615 5379 solvit@bmwi.bund.de

Spain

Ana Iglesias, Ana María Hernández, Javier Pascual Pontones, SOLVIT – España, Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, y de Cooperación, Serrano Galvache 26, ES 28033 Madrid

Phone +34 91 379 9999 Fax. +34 91 394 8684 solvit@ue.maec.es

Italy

Giuseppina VALENTE, Francesco CIPRI, Massimo SANTORELLI, Presidenza Consiglio Ministri, Dipartimento Politiche Comunitarie, Piazza Nicosia 20, IT 00186 Roma

Phone +39 06 677 95 844 Fax. +39 06 677 95 044 solvit@palazzochigi.it

Koen van Ginneken, SOLVIT Nederland, Ministerie van Economische Zaken, Landbouw en Innovatie Bezuidenhoutseweg 30, Postbus 20101, NL - 2500 EC Den Haag

Phone +31 70 379 7708 Fax. +31 70 379 7014 solvit@mineleni.nl

Germany

Netherlands

Austria

Portugal

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Phone. +420 22 422 1701 Fax. +420 22 485 3079 solvit@mpo.cz Phone +45 35 46 62 00 (the hotline) Jens Kasper Rasmussen, Sofie Freilev, Karin Kragshave Phone +45 35 46 66 16 Kristian Yde Agerbo, Danish Business Authority (Internal Market Centre), Langelinie Phone +45 35 46 66 73 Allé 17, DK - 2100 Copenhagen SOLVIT@erst.dk

Phone +43 1 71100-5119 Sylvia Vana, Alexandra Gaudmann-Heber, Christian Müller, Bundesministerium für Phone +43 1 71100 - 5293 Wirtschaft, Familie und Jugend, SOLVIT Center, Abteilung C1/2, Stubenring 1, AT - Phone +43 1 71100-5187 1010 Wien Fax. +43 1 71100-2207 solvit@bmwfj.gv.at Phone +351 21 393 57 53 Rosarinho MELANCIA, Mafalda DE SIQUEIRA, francesca FONTES, Ministério dos Phone +351 21 393 57 50 Negócios Estrangeiros Phone +351 21 393 55 54 Direcção Geral dos Assuntos Europeus, Serviço do Mercado Interno, Rua Cova da Fax. +351 21 393 57 98 Moura, 1, PT - 1350-115 Lisboa solvit@dgac.pt

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Phone +40 21 308 53 40 Phone +4021 308 53 71 Phone +40 37 410 45 23 Romania Fax. +40 21 308 53 96 solvit@dae.gov.ro Phone +44 20 7215 2833 Chris Korcz, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, 1 Victoria Street, UK Fax. +44 20 7215 2234 United Kingdom London SW1H 0ET solvit@bis.gsi.gov.uk Romulus BENA, Karina STAN, Ramona-Maria CIUCĂ Ministerul Afacerilor Europene, Guvernul României Bvd. Aviatorilor nr. 50A, Sector 1, Bucureşti 011854, România

Complaints can be submitted on-line, on electronic forms available on SOLVIT centers websites in each country (Table 3.2). Resolving a complaint implies four stages, as described below: 

Accepting the case after checking the legal basis; possibly, additional documents are requested;

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Obtaining the solution in accordance with the European legislation by collaborating with the competent public authority involved/ claimed;

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Offering the solution which must be real, practical and in accordance with European legislation;

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Monitoring the implementation of the proposed solution until the resolution of the case.

As SOLVIT’s potential is still insufficiently exploited as a key instrument in problem solving at a national/European level, also due to insufficient information received by the European citizens regarding the competencies of these centers, this guide aims, among others, to disseminate

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4. PURSUING THE PROFESSIONS IN WELDING AND PRESSURE VESSEL FIELD IN THE ANALYZED EU MEMBER STATES 4.1. Pursuing the professions in Romania

The pursuit of professions in welding and pressure vessels field is governed by the following regulations: 

Stoker - Order of the Minister of Economy no. 2.154/2009, published in the Official Gazette of Romania, Part I, no. 11 bis/08.01.2010 approving the technical prescriptions PT CR 4-2009 " Authorization of legal persons to perform works on installations / equipments" and PT CR 8-2009 "Authorization of service personnel for installations / equipments and acceptance of auxiliary service personnel".

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Welders and NDT operators - Order no. 442 / March 2010 approving the technical prescription PT CR 6-2010 "Authorization of personnel and laboratories performing non-destructive testing and evaluation of the technical capabilities of laboratories performing destructive examination", PT CR 7-2010 "Approval of welding procedures for steel, aluminium and aluminium alloys for high-density polyethylene (PE-HD)" and PT CR 9-2010 "Authorization of welders who weld pressure devices and lifting equipment in steel, aluminium, aluminium alloy and high-density polyethylene (PEHD)"



RSVTI operator - Order no. 130 of 10 May 2011 for approval of the authorization methodology for operators responsible for technical inspection of facilities / equipment in field of ISCIR - RSVTI operator.

The most important aspects of pursuit of these professions in Romania are analyzed as follows.

For stokers, the license validity is confirmed each year by the annual approval by RSVTI operator of the holder / user. The validity of the annual visa bead is 4 years. The absence of annual visa on the slip accompanying the authorization entails suspension of the right to pursue the activity for which it was authorized. Switching from one authorization group to another, within the same class, or from one class to another is done by extending the authorization. To this end, the stoker must attend a specific theoretical training program for at least 24 hours and a practical training for a minimum of 40 hours, organized by the owner / user of the boiler, to take and pass the examination in order to extend the authorization.

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For NDT operators, the validity of the authorization is between 2 and 5 years, depending on the level, only if the result of the annual medical examination is appropriate. The validity prolongation of the authorization is made respecting the same methodology as the initial authorization, with some exceptions for certain types of operators.

For serious misconduct, law no. 64/2008 provides for several types of sanctions and suspension for a period of up to six months or withdrawal of the permit, authorization issued

by ISCIR, as appropriate.

4.2. Pursuing the professions in analyzed EU countries In Italy, the practice of professions in welding and pressure vessels field is subject to specific regulations in the regions and autonomous provinces. To pursue the profession of licensed

operator of steam generators, the applicant must obtain a license (certificate) that involves following a course and passing the examination organized by the Provincial Directorate of the Ministry of Labour.

Examinations are held annually, usually during fall. The authorization certificate is valid for 5 years from the date of issue and shall expire at the age of 65, even if the 5 years since the release have not passed. License extension is made only if the person has worked 150, ..., 180 days a year, depending on the type and size of the equipment.

To exercise in Spain the profession of Instalador de aparatos a presi贸n / Pressure equipment installer, it is necessary to periodically renew the authorization under the laws of the province, autonomous region or community in Spain. In general, for this profession, people must address to the Department of Employment, Industry and Commerce in every region.

Monitoring, supervision, commissioning and appropriate control for steam boilers are activities strictly reserved to the profession of Operador de calderas / Boiler operato.

In Denmark, besides the professional training, welders and stokers must have training in terms of work safety and health which have a particularly important role for these professions.

In Portugal, the profession of Gas pipes welder /Soldador de redes de g谩s is one of the few cases in which, for practice, both professional skills and transversal competences are required, as follows14: Professional skills : reading and interpreting instructions and technical specifications of the project for execution or repair of distribution networks and gas installations; programming and organization of construction works , analyzing the physical conditions of the locations of the network, to meet regulatory clearances and other execution rules; selecting equipment, tools , devices and 14

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accessories used, depending on the type of welding to be performed; execution of distribution networks and gas installations, welding works and repairs of such networks and installations, ensuring compliance with rules, safety regulations and applicable rules of practice; measuring the pressure and temperature of distribution networks and gas installations, using appropriate equipment to ensure their proper operation; ensuring maintenance on equipment and tools used to manufacture, repair and / or weld of distribution networks and gas installations, taking into account the optimization of its operation; recording technical information on performance, repair and welding of distribution networks and gas installations.

Transversal skills: organizing activities to perform job duties responsibly; facilitating interpersonal relationships with team members; integrating standards and health and safety procedures in the ongoing activities; taking attitudes of responsibility in carrying out the activities; adapting to new technologies and opening to continuous professional training.

In the Czech Republic, to carry three of the four professions analyzed in Chapters 3 and 4, additional conditions are imposed for the exercise, as follows: 

For Montáž, opravy, revize a zkoušky tlakových zařízení a nádob na plyny / Installation, repair, inspection and testing of pressure equipment and gas vessels – it is necessary to obtain the approval of the Energy State Inspectorate regarding the license issue;



For Energetický specialista/ Energy engineer – there is the obligation of professional secrecy as well as some restrictions to provide energy audits in certain situations set by law;



For Výroba tepelné energie a rozvod tepelné energie, nepodléhající licenci realizovaná ze zdrojů tepelné energie s instalovaným výkonem jednoho zdroje nad 50 kW / Generation and distribution of heat energy, not under a licence, from heat sources with an installed capacity per source of more than 50 kW and Energetický specialista/ Energy engineer – the insurance against financial risks arising from professional liability is required;

5. CONCLUSIONS The guide covers aspects of validation / certification of skills, recognition and pursuit of professions in welding and pressure vessels field for which, in Romania, the competent authority is ISCIR, compared to identical, similar, or compatible professions in nine EU member states, namely Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain.

These professions are analyzed thoroughly in Chapters 2, 3 and 4 for the listed countries. This analysis took into account the fact that, although these professions are not listed among the regulated

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professions of Law 200, by the existing methodology, continuously improved in recent years by ISCIR, they can be considered, de facto, regulated profession.

The creation of the guide for the certification and recognition of qualification on welding and pressure vessels primarily aims to be a useful tool to inform all persons who may be in one of the following situations: 

Intending to follow a training program in one of the countries analyzed, at the end of which they will pursue a similar profession in the field of welding or pressure vessels;



Has a qualification corresponding to those analyzed and wishes to have it recognized and practice in one of the nine countries, similar or compatible professions, permanently, temporarily or occasionally;



After recognition in one of the countries surveyed, he would like to know the regulations on the profession and the obligations on the continuous training, the conduct and professional ethics in the field, membership in certain professional organizations etc.

Equally important, the guide aims to support the competent authorities of Romania in their efforts to standardize the certification and recognition of regulated professions they manage, by informing them about the practices of other EU member states.

The main limitations of the guide are that it only deals with the situation of nine EU countries, set for all developed guides, and some information, generally statistics, is available when developing the guide and need to be updated periodically.

Although the number of recognition decisions through the IMI system is not as high as in other professions (nurses, doctors, etc.), in the analyzed field there is still a significant number of decisions that are presented in Chapter 3 for each country and for each profession.

In Italy, the analyzed professions are not regulated at national level but for boiler operators it is necessary to obtain a license by taking an exam for the award of certificates of competency, organized by the Provincial Directorates of the Ministry of Labour. As in Romania, the way in which the authorization procedure is performed, the importance and responsibility in pursuing the profession are emphasized.

In Spain, for the profession of Pressure equipment installer, one must obtain a permit according to the legislation which varies by province, region or autonomous community in Spain (persons should contact the Department of Employment, Industry and Commerce of each region).

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In Denmark there are four regulated professions in the analyzed field (two in the field of welding and two in pressure vessels) for which detailed information is available on the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education webpage.

In Portugal, for the analyzed field, only one profession was identified, Gas pipes welder /Soldador de redes de gĂĄs which requires complex knowledge and skills.

The four occupations identified in the Czech Republic have as competent authority Ministerstvo prĹŻmyslu the obchodu / Ministry of Industry and Commerce and for three of them special conditions are required for validation, recognition and practice.

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BIBLIOGRAFIE Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications; Real Decreto 1837/2008, de 8 de noviembre, por el que se incorporan al ordenamiento jurídico español la Directiva 2005/36/EC, del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo, de 7 de septiembre de 2005, y la Directiva 2006/100/CE, del Consejo, de 20 de noviembre de 2006, relativas al reconocimiento de cualificaciones profesionales, así como a determinados aspectos del ejercicio de la profesión de abogado; 3. http://ec.europa.eu/internal_market/qualifications/regprof/; 4. http://www.soldielavoro.it/guide/lavoro/come-diventare-conduttore-di-generatori-divapore.html; 5. www.deutscherqualifikationsrahmen.de/; 6. http://portal.iefp.pt/pls/gov_portal_iefp/docs/page/repertorio/imagens/instalador (a)soldador(a)% 20%20de%20redes%20de%20g%c1s.pdf; 7. http://en.iu.dk/recognition/regulated-professions/list-of-regulated-professions/database-ofregulated-professions; 8. http://www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/html/en/32.php; 9. http://www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/html/en; 10. https://www.bq-portal.de/en/seiten/glossary#BQFG; 11. http://ec.europa.eu/solvit/site/centres/addresses/index.htm#czechrep; 12. http://arbejdstilsynet.dk/en/engelsk/regulations/executive-orders/1088-arbejdsmiljoefagliguddannelse.aspx; 1.

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ANNEXES Annex 3.5. Statistics on recognition in Denmark

Annex 3.5a. Welder / Arbejde med svejsning  Decisions of recognition - establishment

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Period

Decisions taken by host country

No.

which the qualification was obtained 2005/06 2008

Norway Austria

Positive: General recognition system (without compensatory measures)

1 6

2008

Germany

2008

Poland

2008

United Kingdom

2009 2010

Germany United Kingdom

Positive: General recognition system (without compensatory measures) Examination

1 1

2011

Poland

Positive: General recognition system (without compensatory measures)

1

4

Negative General Automatic System and professional experience

1 2

 Statistics - establishment Country in which the qualification was obtained

Positive - General recognition system (without compensatory measures)

Austria Germany

1

Norway

1

Poland

1

United Kingdom Total toate ţările Total EU Total EFTA

Negative - General Automatic Recognition Decisions System and professional Examination taken by host experience country

Total positive

Total negative

Total neutral

6

6

0

6

0

4

5

1

4

0

1

1

0

0

2

1

1

0

1 2

1

3

0

2

1

3

13

1

17

3

13

1

2 1

13 0

1 0

16 1

2 1

13 0

1 0

 Declarations / temporary mobility

Period

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Norway

2008

Austria

Positive: General recognition system (without compensatory measures)

1

2008

Germany

2008

Poland

2008

United Kingdom

2009

Germany

Positive: General recognition system (without compensatory measures)

1

2010

United Kingdom

Examination

1

2011

Poland

2005/06

Norway

2008

Austria

2008

Germany

2008

Poland

2008

United Kingdom

6 4

Negative General Automatic System and professional experience

1 2

1

Positive: General recognition system (without compensatory measures)

1 6 4

Negative General Automatic System and professional experience

1 2

 Statistics/ temporary mobility Declarations received by the host country (Art. 7.1)- except Country of origin situations covered by Art. 7.4

Verification of qualifications (Article 7.4 (2)) Positive automatically

Total Total Examination declarations / positive decisions

Total neutral

Germany

11

17

6

0

11

Latvia

2

2

0

0

2

Lithuania

1

1

0

0

1

Poland

2

47

45

0

2

Portugal

1

2

3

0

0

3

Spain

2

1

3

0

0

3

1

1

0

0

Sweden

6

Total negative

45

1

Total all countries Total EU Total EFTA

19

52

3

74

52

0

22

19 0

52 0

3 0

74 0

52 0

0 0

22 0

Anexa 3.5b. Work with welding on offshore installation / Arbejde med svejsning på offshoreanlæg  Decisions of recognition

Period

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1 1 1 0

1 1 1 0

Total negative

Total neutral

0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0

1 1 1 0

 Declarations / temporary mobility

Period

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Czech Republic

Verification of qualifications (Article 7.4 (2))-Positive automatically

1

2012

Germany

Examination

3

2012

Germany

Verification of qualifications (Article 7.4 (2))-Positive automatically

13

2012

Netherlands

Verification of qualifications (Article 7.4 (2))-Positive automatically

1

2012

Poland

Verification of qualifications (Article 7.4 (2))-Positive automatically

21

2012

Poland

Examination

1

2012

Portugal

Examination

3

2012

Portugal

Verification of qualifications (Article 7.4 (2))-Positive automatically

8

2012

Slovakia

Verification of qualifications (Article 7.4 (2))-Positive automatically

6

2012

Spain

Examination

1

 Statistics/ temporary mobility Country of origin

Verification of qualifications (Article 7.4 (2))-Positive automatically

Czech Republic

1

Germany

13

Examination

Total declarations / decisions

Total positive

Total Total neutral negative

1

1

0

0

3

16

13

0

3

Netherlands

1

1

1

0

0

Poland

21

1

22

21

0

1

Portugal

8

3

11

8

0

3

Slovakia

6

6

6

0

0

1

1

0

0

1

8 8 0

58 58 0

50 50 0

0 0 0

8 8 0

Spain Total all countries Total EU Total EFTA

50 50 0

Annex 3.7. Recognition statistics in Germany

Annex 3.7a. Ofen-und Luftheizungsbauer / Boiler Operator

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Period

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No.

Positive - Automatic recognition of professional experience Negative after aptitude test (General System) Positive - Automatic recognition of professional experience Examination

1 1 1 1

 Statistici Automatic recognition of professional experience 2

Country in which the qualification was obtained Austria Poland Total all countries Total EU Total EFTA

Negative after aptitude Examination test (General System)

Decisions taken by host country

Total pozitive

Total negative

Total neutral

3 1 4 4 0

2 0 2 2 0

0 1 1 1 0

1 0 1 1 0

1 1 1 1 0

2 2 0

1 1 0

Anexa 3.7b. Installateur und Heizungsbauer / plumbing and heating engineer Total pozitive

Total negative

Total neutral

3

0

0

1

1

0

0

Hungary Italy Luxemburg Poland Slovakia Total all countries Total EU Total EFTA

2 3 1 7 3

1

1

5

1

3 3 1 14 3

3 3 1 8 3

0 0 0 6 0

0 0 0 0 0

20

2

5

1

28

22

6

0

20 0

2 0

5 0

1 0

28 0

22 0

6 0

0 0

Negative after aptitude test (General System)

3

1

Positive after aptitude test (General System)

3

Czech Republic

Automatic recognition of professional experience

Austria

Country in which the qualification was obtained

Decisions taken by host country

Negative Automatic General System and professional experience

Statistics: all 2007

Anexa 3.9. Statistics on recognition in Czech Republic Anexa 3.9a. Montáž, opravy a rekonstrukce chladících zařízení a tepelných čerpadel / Installation, repair and replacement of cooling equipment and heat pumps  Recognition statistics - establishment (2005-2006) Host country (qualification obtained)

Positive - General Automatic Recognition System (no compensation measures)

Decisions taken by Total pozitive Total negative Total neutral host country

Italy

1

1

1

0

0

Total all countries

1

1

1

0

0

Total EU

1

1

1

0

0

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Total EFTA

0

0

0

0

 Declarations - temporary mobility

Period

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Declarations received by host country

No.

Declarations received by the host country (Art. 7.1) - except cases covered by Article 7.4

1 2 1

 Statistics - temporary mobility Country of origin

Declarations received by the host country (Art. 7.1) - except cases covered by Article 7.4

Total declarations / decisions

Total positive

Total negative

Total neutral

2 2 4 0

2 2 4 0

0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0

2 2 4 0

Austria Germany Total EU Total EFTA

Anexa 3.9b. Montáž, opravy, revize a zkoušky tlakových zařízení a nádob na plyny / Installation, repair, inspection and testing of pressure equipment and gas vessels  Declarations - temporary mobility

Period

2009 2010 2011

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Declarations received by host country

No.

1 2 1

Declarations received by the host country (Art. 7.1) - except cases covered by Article 7.4

 Statistics - temporary mobility Country of origin Germany Slovakia Total EU Total EFTA

Declarations received by the host country (Art. 7.1) - except cases covered by Article 7.4

Total declarations / decisions

Total positive

Total negative

Total neutral

1 3 4 0

1 3 4 0

0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0

1 3 4 0