Admission to the exam as examiner for Railway Vehicle Drivers is given to individuals with:

• A German or equivalent degree in construction engineering, mechanical engineering, electro-technical engineering or related engineering science or an engineering science in transport or
• at least five years professional experience as Railway Vehicle Driver and
• un-interrupted service in the railway service during the past three years and the expert knowledge for the examination content.

Additionally they should have:

• the vehicle authorisation for electrically driven vehicles and/or diesel vehicles and /or auxiliary vehicles and/or steam engines
• successfully completed a recognised training for examiners with a minimum length of 56 hours.

Additional requirements:

• minimum age of 26
• mental and physical suitability
• warrants for impartiality, reliability and credibility as well as keeping to the obligations according to the certification requirements

• Written examination
• Oral examination
• Practical examination

In the examination participants prove their knowledge in the following areas:

• Safety-relevant technology
• Operations
• Educational science
• Examination behaviour
• Certification

Certified Examiners for Railway Vehicle Drivers have the professional and social competence, in order to prove the suitability of railway vehicle drivers impartially and reliably.