Applying for a certificate of competence under the Explosives Act for the mining sector
Source: Serviceportal Rheinland-PfalzIf you are not in possession of a corresponding permit in accordance with the Explosives Act (§ 7 SprengG), you may only handle or deal with explosive substances requiring a permit if you have an official certificate of competence for handling and/or dealing with explosive substances in accordance with the Explosives Act.Your client must be the holder of a permit in accordance with the Explosives Act.
Responsible persons or supervisors include, in particular, managers of an operating department, persons authorized to detonate explosives, foremen, technical supervisory personnel in explosive ordnance disposal and warehouse managers as well as persons who are appointed to move explosive substances, to transfer them to others or to receive these substances from others.
A certificate of competence for the handling and/or transportation of explosive substances is only issued to natural persons.
As an applicant, you will generally receive a certificate of competence for the handling and/or transportation of explosive substances in accordance with the Explosives Act if you
- reliable
- competent and
- personally suitable,
- have reached the age of 21 and
- are German or EU citizens.
They must have successfully completed a state or state-recognized specialist training course. However, only persons who can present a valid clearance certificate may take part in such a course.
The certificate of competence for handling and/or dealing with explosive substances in accordance with the Explosives Act is only issued on application and generally for a period of five years. It can be restricted in terms of content, limited in time and also subsequently linked to conditions.