Obtain certification of the required expertise in radiation protection
If you work in the technical field of radiation protection (e.g. operating X-ray equipment or handling radioactive substances), you must provide proof of the necessary specialist knowledge. You can apply for this from the competent authority for radiation protection.
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Basic information
If you intend to operate X-ray equipment or handle radioactive substances, you will need a certificate of competence from the competent authority for radiation protection as proof of the specialist knowledge you have acquired.
To do this, you must first successfully complete a recognized course to acquire the specialist knowledge. You can then apply for a certificate of specialist knowledge with additional documents.Requirements
- You have the appropriate training for the respective field of application.
- You can demonstrate the necessary practical experience.
- You have successfully completed a course to acquire the required specialist knowledge.
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Procedure
- After you have successfully completed a recognized course to acquire specialist knowledge, you apply to the competent authority for a certificate of the required specialist knowledge.
- It is also possible that the competent authority will approach you and ask you to submit proof of the required specialist knowledge.
- The authority will check your documents and the requirements and will send you the certificate of the required specialist knowledge if the check is positive.
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Necessary Documents
- Proof of training suitable for the respective field of application
- Proof of practical experience (certificate of competence)
- Proof of successful participation in recognized courses (must not date back more than 5 years)
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Competent Department
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State of Bremen Trade Inspectorate | Based in Bremen Gewerbeaufsicht des Landes Bremen | Dienstort Bremen
- +49 421 361 6260
- Parkstraße 58-60, 28209 Bremen
- Website
- office
@gewerbeaufsicht. bremen. de - Legally secure e-communication more
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State of Bremen Trade Inspectorate | Bremerhaven Office Gewerbeaufsicht des Landes Bremen | Dienstort Bremerhaven
- 0471 596132-70
- Lange Straße 119, 27580 Bremerhaven
- Website
- office
@gewerbeaufsicht. bremen. de
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Fees / Costs
119,50 EUR to 350,00 EUR
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Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
The recognized course or training course must not have been completed more than 5 years ago.
How long does it take to process
2 weeks to 4 weeks
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Legal Bases
- § 47 Absatz 1 Verordnung zum Schutz vor der schädlichen Wirkung ionisierender Strahlung (Strahlenschutzverordnung - StrlSchV)
- § 74 Gesetz zum Schutz vor der schädlichen Wirkung ionisierender Strahlung (Strahlenschutzgesetz - StrlSchG)
- Section 47(1) of the Ordinance on Protection against the Harmful Effects of Ionising Radiation (Radiation Protection Ordinance – StrlSchV)
- Section 74 of the Act on Protection against the Harmful Effects of Ionising Radiation (Radiation Protection Act – StrlSchG)
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More Information
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Updated on 08.09.2026