Recognition as a test engineer for structural engineering

Prerequisites

The requirements for an application are listed on our website in the "Information sheet on the recognition of test engineers". Listing these points here individually would not claim to be complete. You can get an overview under "Required documents".

Documents required

According to the PVO, the application must contain the following documents, among others:

• Application form
• CV
• Testimonies
• criminal record
• Proof of place of business and any branches
• Evidence of special requirements (see PVO §10 point 2.)

Further details on the application documents are listed on our website in the “Information sheet on the recognition of test engineers” (see Internet link).

Please note

The approval of test engineers and test experts will be revoked if the place of business is relocated outside of Hamburg.

Deadlines

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Procedure

The procedure is listed on our website in the "Information sheet on the recognition of test engineers". After a successful recognition process, a two-year candidate period follows. During this time, the engineers to be examined are supervised by the test center for structural engineering. With the successful completion of the candidate period, recognition as a test engineer takes place.

Processing time

The recognition process takes about 3 months.


This is followed by a two-year monitoring phase, which is obligatory until final recognition.

Fees

EUR 474 per subject for recognition.


Project-dependent support costs will be incurred over the course of a further 2 years

Payment methods available

• Bill

Legal remedies

The objection is possible within one month after the notification.

Legal basis

§ 6 of the Ordinance on Test Engineers, Test Experts and Technical Tests (Test Ordinance - PVO).

Test regulation - PVO

You can apply for recognition as a test engineer for structural engineering in the fields of solid construction, metal construction and/or timber construction. After successful recognition, you will complete the two-year candidate period, during which you will be supervised by the test center for structural engineering. You will then receive recognition as a test engineer for structural engineering.