Abschnitt 3.1 - 3 Certification of Persons
3.1 Testing
Tests, for example in oral, written, observing or practical form, constitute part of the certification process. They serve as proof of qualification and competence. Persons who meet the requirements set out in the Principles of Testing shall be admitted to the tests. Tests may consist of several parts.
As a matter of principle tests shall be conducted in the German language.
A failed test may be repeated as often as requested, against payment of a fee.
A fee is also payable where a test is not passed or is assessed as having been failed.
If a Candidate withdraws during the course of a test and/or in case of attempted deceit, the test shall be assessed as having been "failed".
If a Candidate severely disrupts the course of a test, he/she may be excluded from the test. In that case the test shall be assessed as having been "failed".
The decision on withdrawal, deception or disruption shall be made by the examiner. The Testing and Certification Body shall take measures to prevent deception attempts during tests. In particular, it is entitled to
verify the identity of the Candidate on the basis of his/her official ID card which he/she is obliged to carry,
prevent aids from being brought into the test area without authorization,
prevent Candidates from obtaining access to unauthorized aids during tests,
supervise tests in order to detect indications of deception.
Examiners may require Candidates to leave the test premises. If this takes place before the end of the test, the test cannot be considered passed.
Test documents and test questions are the property of the Certification Body for Persons. At the end of the test (also in case of withdrawal or exclusion) all documents shall be returned in full. Test documents shall be treated in confidence. Test documents may not be forwarded. This also applies to handwritten copies, photographs, and to the filming or scanning of test documents.
The Testing and Certification Body reserves the right to exclude persons who do not comply with these rules from further tests conducted by the Certification Body for Persons.