Article 13: further provision relating to specified state professionals13ZA

1

This article applies where a person holds a specified state qualification which is not a relevant European qualification and wishes to be registered under article 9.

2

This article does not apply if the qualification held by the person is not a relevant European qualification because Condition 3 in article 13(5D) is met in relation to it.

3

Where this article applies, the Council must specify what aptitude test or adaptation period, or aptitude test and adaptation period, must be passed or successfully completed by the person.

4

An aptitude test or adaptation period specified under this article, or aptitude test and adaptation period together specified under this article, must be proportionate to the difference sought to be addressed.

5

The Council must give a person its reasons for specifying in relation to the person an aptitude test or adaptation period, or both, if the person makes a written request for them.

6

Where the Council specifies an aptitude test under this article, the Council must ensure that such aptitude tests are scheduled with reasonable frequency and at least once a year.