The European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) Regulations 1991

Regulation 6(1)

SCHEDULE 2 PROVISIONS REGARDING THE LENGTH OF A REQUIRED PERIOD OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1.  For the purposes of this Schedule,“the shortfall” means the difference between—

(a) the period of education and training received by the migrant (asestablished by him pursuant to regulation 5); and

(b) the period required of native applicants.

2.  Subject to paragraph 6 of this Schedule, to the extent that theshortfall (or part of it) relates to post-secondary studies, or to aperiod of supervised probationary practice ending with an examination,the required period may not exceed twice the shortfall (or that part ofit).

3.  Subject to paragraph 6 of this Schedule, to the extent that theshortfall (or part of it) relates to professional practice acquired withthe assistance of a qualified member of the profession, the requiredperiod may not exceed the shortfall (or that part of it).

4.  Where the migrant’s qualification is one which, for the purposes ofregulation 2(1) (definition of“diploma”) or of regulation 5(2), has been recognised as equivalent to oneinvolving a post-secondary course, the duration of the education andtraining received by the migrant shall be deemed to be that required forthe latter qualification.

5.  In determining the length of the required period, the period ofpractice referred to in regulation 5(1)(b) shall be taken into account.

6.  A period may be required in respect of both of the matters referredto in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Schedule, but the total period sorequired may not in any event exceed four years.