Working as a cable installer and pipe fitter
If you wish to work as a cable installer or pipe fitter in Denmark on a permanent basis, The Danish Safety Technology Authority recognizes qualifications or similar training programmes completed in another EU or EEA country on equal footing with the Danish qualifications
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Working temporarily or occasionally in Denmark
Persons who intend to work on a temporarily or occasionally basis in Denmark as a cable installer or a pipe fitter, on basis of their professional qualifications acquired in another EU or EEA country or countries with which the EU has entered into an agreement on access to pursue a regulated profession, are entitled to commence the work without any recognition of qualifications.
Requirements for non EU citizens and businesses
Other requirements for non EU-citizens and businesses apply. Please contact The Danish Safety Technology Authority for further information.
Establishing a business in Denmark
Persons who intend to work on a permanent basis in Denmark as a cable installer or a pipe fitter on basis of their professional qualifications acquired in another EU or EEA country or countries with which the EU has entered into an agreement on access to pursue a regulated profession, have to request for recognition of their professional qualifications.
Requirements for non EU citizens and businesses
Other requirements for non EU-citizens and businesses apply. Please contact The Danish Safety Technology Authority for further information.
Fee
No fee required.
When can I expect an answer?
The decision on whether or not to issue an approval will be made as soon as possible after all necessary documents have been received.
Normally you can expect to get an answer from the Danish Safety Technology Authority within 4 weeks.
Appeals
If the Danish Safety Technology Authority decides to reject your application for approval, you will receive a reasoned notification. You cannot appeal this decision to other authorities.
Legislation
Legal basis in Danish law
Law Executive order no. 649 of 31.05.2018 – cable installer and pipe fitter
Legal basis in EU directive(s) on the mutual recognition of professional qualifications
Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications