{"id":12168,"date":"2026-10-23T17:48:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T15:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paffen-sicherheit.de\/?p=12168"},"modified":"2026-10-23T17:48:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T15:48:10","slug":"instruction-34a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paffen-sicherheit.de\/en\/aktuelles\/unterrichtung-34a\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the notification \u00a7 34a?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Training under \u00a7 34a of the Gewerbeordnung (GewO) is a basic training required by law for simple tasks in the German security and safety industry and is conducted by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The instruction section \u00a7 34 provides basic knowledge for working in Security service<\/a>. Participants learn what rights, duties, and responsibilities they have in security duties and how to apply them in their daily work. For many activities in the security industry, this is the required qualification proof, unless a recognized other qualification is available. However, for certain tasks, a practical examination is necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The information is provided exclusively by the Chambers of Industry and Commerce. Interested parties can register with any IHK that offers the relevant dates. Participation is therefore not restricted to the IHK in the place of residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does the 40-hour briefing work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The notification must include at least 40 lessons of 45 minutes each<\/strong>. Often it takes place as a one-week full-time course. The specific teaching hours for each day are determined by the respective Chamber of Industry and Commerce. The prerequisite is that the participants have German language skills at least at level B1, so that they can follow the content and participate in the lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no final exam like the practical exam. However, the IHK checks through discussions and oral and written comprehension questions whether the conveyed content has been understood. For the teaching certificate, participation without absences and sufficient understanding are required. Therefore, mere attendance is not sufficient. A nationwide uniform final exam on the last day of the course with a pass rate of 50 percent is not required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What content is being delivered?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The course covers the legal and professional fundamentals of security. These include public safety and order law, commercial law, data protection, civil law, and criminal and criminal procedural law. It also covers the handling of weapons, accident prevention, and the basics of security technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another focus is on dealing with people. The participants will discuss behavior in emergency situations, de-escalation, and intercultural competence. This will provide them with the basics to recognize conflicts early on and respond thoughtfully in difficult situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For which activities does the information provided suffice?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The notification can, for example, be used for security tasks in Object protection<\/a>, in the Site security<\/a> or in the Receiving and gate service<\/a> sufficient. The actual tasks performed are always decisive. The required qualification cannot be reliably derived from a job title alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, the teaching certificate alone does not yet authorize employment. The security company must register the security guard in the guard register before the start of the duties; the official reliability check and confirmation of permissible employment opportunities must also be taken into account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What distinguishes the information session from the skills assessment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The professional examination requires further knowledge and consists of a written and an oral part. It is required for the following activities, provided that no recognized substitute evidence or a legal exception exists:<\/p>\n\n\n\n