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You can apply for the equivalence of a foreign qualification for the occupation of "Fachangestellte/-r für Bäderbetriebe" and further training to become a certified master craftsman/-woman for swimming pool operations.
Dieser Assistent unterstützt Sie bei der Erstellung eines formlosen Schreibens, wenn die zuständige Stelle kein Antragsformular zur Verfügung stellt.
This form can be submitted electronically (e.g. via a secure contact form using your user account with login via the electronic ID function or the ELSTER certificate) or handwritten and signed in paper form to the responsible authority.
If you have acquired your qualification for working in public swimming pools abroad and would like to take on permanent positions of responsibility and work in public swimming pools, you can apply for your qualification to be recognized as equivalent.
Specialist and master pool attendants work in private or public swimming facilities: in outdoor, indoor, lake and beach pools, in spas and leisure pools.
Their tasks include
Further training to become a "Certified Master Pool Operator" is essential for the qualified performance of responsible management tasks in pool operations.
This applies in particular to junior staff who are to take on responsible tasks in the future, e.g. as shift leader, deputy manager or manager. Master craftsmen are authorized to train specialist pool attendants.
You can submit an application for an equivalence assessment in accordance with the Professional Qualifications Assessment Act if you
An application can be submitted regardless of nationality and residence status.
Sufficient German language skills are also expected for practicing the profession.
The requirements that the applicant must fulfill must be indicated here.
Original or certified copy and translation in German. The translations must be prepared by a publicly appointed or sworn translator.
Original or certified copy and translation in German. The translations must be prepared by a publicly appointed or sworn translator.
Copy of identity card or passport
z. e.g. certificate at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)
If you have already applied.
Before submitting a written application to the Bayerische Verwaltungsschule, we recommend that you have a consultation in advance.
This will help you to avoid errors in your application and delays in processing.
The following points will be clarified during the consultation:
Do you already have some documents in German? Then please bring them with you. During the consultation, you will find out whether you need to have further documents translated for your application.
The application must then be submitted informally in writing to the Bavarian School of Administration with the required documents.
The Bavarian School of Administration will decide on the application as the responsible body.
The fees are based on the fee regulations of the Bavarian School of Administration and depend on the individual effort required to carry out the procedure. Costs of between EUR 35.00 and EUR 1500.00 may be incurred.
Possible additional costs: e.g. for translations, certifications, adaptation qualifications or examination fees
As a rule, the recognition procedure is completed within three months. Missing evidence and documents lead to delays.
Specialist pool attendants and certified master pool attendants are often confused with lifeguards and pool attendants, but are fundamentally different from them.
Administrative court action
Details of the procedure can be found in the information on legal remedies in your notification.