The European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) (Second General System) Regulations 2002

Definition of “Attestation of Competence”U.K.

7.—(1) In these Regulations, an “Attestation of Competence” means any evidence of qualifications either—

(a)attesting to education and training not forming part of a set constituting a First General System Diploma or a Second General System Diploma or a Certificate; or

(b)awarded following an assessment of the holder by reference to the personal qualities, aptitudes or knowledge which a competent authority considers essential for the pursuit of a profession, without proof of prior education and training being required.