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Qualification according to ZUMBau
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Das Deutsche Baugewerbe Bauindustrie BG BAU

Thank you for your interest in the requirements profile for examination centres meeting recognised standards for the examination of “Certified construction machinery operators”, as developed by the umbrella organisations of the construction industry in consultation with the Trade Association of the Construction Industry.

Please refer to the attached files for further information on the contents and requirements, and on the procedural and decision-making basis for application as an accredited examination centre, as well as on the relevant examinations.

  • Our welcome letterthanks you for your interest.
  • The inter-organisational agreement explains the background to the establishment of ZUMBau.
  • More information is contained in the statutes of the admissions board for examination centres for machinery operators in the German construction industry.
  • The requirements catalogue for admission as an examination centre in the German construction industry lists the materials and personnel requirements your organisation must have at its disposal*.
  • You can download all the files necessary for the application as a package (ZIP file).

To apply as an examination centre (initial certification or renewal), fill out the application list (editable PDF), including all the required fields, and send it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. ZUMBau will contact you promptly to discuss the next steps (procedure, cost, auditing, etc.). If you have any queries, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

*Note: In order to avoid any conflict of interest, building contractors/construction companies cannot be accredited as examination centres.

Why ZUMBau? 5 good reasons

    ZUMBau explained briefly (Video)

    • Do you want to obtain a ZUMBau operator´s license?

      Do you want to obtain a ZUMBau operator´s license?

    • Are you looking for an approved examination centre?

      Are you looking for an approved examination centre?

    • What responsibilities do construction companies have?

      What responsibilities do construction companies have?

      Feedback Ph. Petzig

      Ph. Petzig

      Erfurt

      "I'm currently training to be a construction equipment operator. I chose this because I enjoy being outdoors and working with machinery. I just passed the ZUMBau exam for the mobile excavator and would like to take the exam for the tower crane next. The ZUMBau license is a real asset for me, as it helps me work as a qualified construction equipment operator."

      Feedback H. Binder

      H. Binder

      Röhrnbach

      "I have many years of professional experience. Nonetheless, the examination for certified excavator/loader operator was challenging. I gained a lot of knowledge that will help me on-site, especially when it comes to safety. All in all, the participants were extremely satisfied and would recommend the training to everyone."

      Feedback A. Wolf

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      Bad Kissingen

      "A construction equipment operator’s extensive responsibilities and obligations were not so clear to me beforehand. Despite my many years of professional experience, I still learnt a great deal. This will benefit me a lot on the job." 

      ZUMBau in figures

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        For further questions, please contact us at office@zumbau.org.