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Credit system under DIN EN ISO 9712

Under DIN EN ISO 9712:2022 you can extend your certificate via a structured credit system as an alternative to an examination – at renewal (after five years) and, depending on level, at recertification.

You submit verifiable evidence such as continued work in the certified method, documented further training or technical involvement. SECTOR Cert assesses the credits against the applicable programme.

How to proceed

  1. Submit the application early (ideally within 9 months before expiry)
  2. Attach visual acuity evidence and activity confirmation
  3. Document and submit credit-system evidence
  4. Await the decision – if credits are insufficient, the examination option remains

Level 3

Level 3 holders may evidence up-to-date theoretical knowledge via seminars, committees, conferences, examiner roles or scientific contributions and may replace a theory exam. For Levels 1 and 2 the practical recertification exam remains the rule.

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