#2007-196Decree n° 2007-196 on Diploma Equivalences for Public Service Competitions
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The decree n° 2007-196 establishes the equivalencies for diplomas required to take public service access competitions in France. It allows candidates with qualifications considered equivalent to those stipulated to participate in these competitions, provided they meet other conditions. The law outlines the criteria for diploma equivalency, including having obtained diplomas or qualifications from EU member states, and recognizes professional experience as valid for meeting qualifications.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of criteria for diploma equivalence for public service recruitment
- Recognition of professional experience as qualifying for competitions
- Establishment of commissions to assess diploma equivalency and professional experience
Obligations
What this law requires
Candidates must provide supporting documents proving diploma equivalency, including diplomas, titles, or attestations from competent authorities, with French translations by sworn translators if necessary
Candidates must demonstrate at least 3 years of cumulative full-time professional experience in the same socioprofessional category as the position, or 2 years if holding a diploma one level below that required
Training periods, initial or continuing education, internships, and in-job training completed for diploma preparation must be excluded from the calculation of required professional experience duration
Equivalence commissions must compare candidates' knowledge, competencies, and aptitudes against required diplomas, considering duration of studies, practical training periods, subject matter covered, and initial access requirements
Commissions must only consider titles, qualifications, or professional experience that are relevant to the professional domain of the position to which the competition provides access