Equivalence testing of foreign qualifications

Running activities safely requires the staff deployed to have the necessary qualifications. The qualification is demonstrated by proof of completion of appropriate training (and the prescribed further training).

Recognised foreign certificates of competence

Safety in Adventures keeps a list of foreign certificates of competence that have been recognised as equivalent to Swiss certificates of competence (as of 30.11.2018). Foreign certificates named on the list do not require any further equivalence test and do not need to be replaced by a Swiss certificate. As a rule, presenting the recognised foreign certificate is sufficient.

List of recognised foreign certificates of competence

Foreign certificates of competence that are not recognised

For applications for recognition of Swiss and foreign certificates of competence for leaders and assistants under Art. 15 of the revised RiskV , the responsible authority from 1 May 2019 is FOSPO (BASPO). Applications must be sent in writing (by post or email) to the address published at https://www.baspo.admin.ch/de/aktuell/themen--dossiers-/gesetz-ueber-risikosportarten.html .

For information: under Art. 15 para. 1 of the revised ordinance, the following conditions must be met for possible recognition:
 

Art. 15 Recognition of certificates of competence for leaders and assistants

FOSPO recognises Swiss and foreign certificates of competence for leaders and assistants (Art. 13 para. 1 let. c), provided they were issued in compliance with the following requirements:

a. The person has taken an exam and demonstrated sufficient practical experience before the exam began.

b. The exam covered theory and practice and included a check of safety-relevant knowledge and skills.

c. The exam lasted at least one working day.

d. The exam was conducted by two specialists, at least one of whom was neither the employer nor had provided the training.

e. The qualifications meet the requirements of a representative industry association operating throughout Switzerland or of a state organisation.