Information portal for the expert knowledge examination in the guarding trade according to § 34a Gewerbeordnung!

On this website you will find information on the so-called 34a certificate. We have for you Tips on how to successfully prepare for the examination with books, flashcards and online offers. You will also find Basic information on the 34a examination at the IHK, such as participation requirements, registration options and examination dates. If then still Questions on the 34a professional qualification examination or you are looking for answers to 34a exam questions, please feel free to use the help forum at any time. There you can completely free of charge Your question about the expert knowledge examination in the guarding trade pose.

With the Expertise test to § 34a GewO start qualified in the private security industry in Germany.

Do you have any questions about the security industry qualification examination?

Learn how to master your qualified entry into the security industry and successfully pass your exam. We will explain everything you need to know about the § 34a qualification and show you what you need to watch out for.

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What are the benefits of the expert examination?

Only with a successfully passed examination are you allowed to carry out special guarding activities. Furthermore, the further training represents a recognised qualification level in the private security industry. You will personally benefit from more knowledge and better job prospects. In addition, the successful completion of the expert examination according to § 34a GewO is an important prerequisite if you want to become self-employed in the security industry.

How do I get the “expertise”?

You can only take the expert knowledge examination at a state-recognised body. This is usually your local Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK). The examination cannot be taken online and can only be taken in German. To receive the certificate, you must pass both a written and an oral examination with at least 50% of the points. The written part consists of questions with pre-set answers to tick off (multiple choice), the oral part is taken before an examination board.

Who needs the expertise according to § 34a?

Successful completion of the expert examination at a chamber of industry and commerce is required by law for:

Guards in the entrance area of discotheques (bouncers)
patrols in public traffic areas (e.g. city patrols)
Control patrols in areas under house jurisdiction with actual public traffic
Activities to protect against shoplifters (shop detectives)
Guarding of asylum and refugee accommodation (only in a managerial capacity)
Guarding of access-protected major events (only in a managerial capacity)
Tradesmen (managing director/owner of a security company)

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Every month, thousands of people in Germany prepare for the Examination of expertise according to § 34a GewO before. Some have already worked as Safety employee with instruction security sector in accordance with § 34a GewO, but for many the private security industry is a new field of activity. Often people also take part in the IHK technical examination who come from a completely different sector, have been unemployed for a long time or are new to Germany. Especially the German language is often a formidable hurdle on the way to becoming an IHK-certified Security guard, as the Exam questions are not always easy to understand in terms of language. Even though the first part of the exam only consists of a Cross-check test (multiple-choice tasks) is the Failure rate high. And at the latest in the second part of the exam, the oral examination, the budding Security staff to go deeper into their subject matter by asking open-ended questions during the examination. Safety knowledge checked. You should therefore take the exam seriously and not neglect your preparation. Because every new exam participation costs Money, you come in the Job no further and are in a bad position if you talk about the Exam topics do not know. The Original exam questions of the IHK on expertise are subject to confidentiality — they are protected by copyright. However, there are Exercise questions and Online tests for the security expertise examination in the security industry. These questions are usually very similar to the IHK examination questions and are very useful for preparing for the examination. With the Online learning programme Sachkun.de or the right book you can use the Easily pass the expert knowledge test!

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Often prevail Much ignorance and great uncertainties regarding the Instruction and the expert knowledge examination according to § 34a GewO: In internet forums, on job portals or in Facebook groups, you can find terms such as Large security certificate or large safety certificate, Small security certificate or small scrip, trained Safety specialist, 34a certificate, Security certificate, audited Security guard. These terms are often misleading, often vague and sometimes simply wrong. There is neither a large nor a small 34a licence, but only the distinction regarding instruction and expert knowledge examination according to § 34a of the Trade Regulation Act. Of the two options, only the expert examination concludes with a recognised examination in front of the IHK. And only with the passed expert knowledge examinations you may special guarding activities exercise or, if applicable, to become self-employed as a security contractor. This portal aims to help provide more clarity and to support you in preparing for the expert examination and your career in the security guarding industry. Get started!

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