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BOE-A-2026-14332 ·2 July 2026 ·Organic Act critical
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Royal Decree 534/2026 amends several royal decrees regarding Sports Technician qualifications, updating the catalogue of qualifications and the curriculum for underwater activities. Key articles such as 4, 13, and the corresponding annexes are modified, along with other previous royal decrees (art. 4, 13, 7, 25, etc.). These updates aim to align professional qualifications with current sporting needs and disability training.

In 3 key points

  1. Articles 4, 13, and annexes of Royal Decree 427/2023 and other previous royal decrees are amended (art. 4, 13 y anexos del RD 427/2023)
  2. The national catalogue of qualifications for underwater activities is updated (art. 4, 13 y anexos)
  3. The sports curriculum is modified to include disability training (art. 14 y anexos del RD 878/2011)

How it affects those involved

Sports training centres and institutions issuing Sports Technician qualifications must update their programmes and qualification catalogues. Sports technicians and training centres must adapt their validation and certification processes. Training advisors must review curricula and entry requirements to ensure compliance with the new regulations. Regional administrations must verify the implementation of these changes within training plans.

Lifecycle

2026-07-02PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-07-22Into forceComes into force (fecha_vigencia (indice oficial del BOE))
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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