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Regulations 4 and 6

SCHEDULE 1U.K.REGULATED PROFESSIONS

PART 1U.K.PROFESSIONS REGULATED BY LAW OR PUBLIC AUTHORITY

ProfessionCompetent authority
Actuary

Institute of Actuaries

Faculty of Actuaries

Advocate in ScotlandFaculty of Advocates

Air Traffic Controller

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Airport Fire Officer

Airport Fire Fighter

Civil Aviation Authority
Analytical ChemistThe Royal Society of Chemistry

Barrister in England and Wales

The General Council of the Bar for England and Wales
Barrister in Northern IrelandThe Executive Council of the Inn of Court of Northern Ireland
Licensed BoatmasterSecretary of State
Licensed Cab Driver (London)Transport for London

In England and Wales:

Cash and Valuables in Transit Operative

Close Protection Operative

Door Supervisor

Public Space Surveillance Operative

Security Guard

Vehicle Immobiliser

Security Industry Authority

Childminder in England

Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools in England
Childminder in WalesCare and Social Services Inspectorate Wales
ChiropractorThe General Chiropractic Council
Child Psychotherapist employed in the National Health ServiceAssociation of Child Psychotherapist
F1. . .F2. . .
Licensed ConveyancerThe Council for Licensed Conveyancers

Deck Officer Class 1 – Fishing Vessels

Deck Officer Class 2 – Fishing Vessels

Deck Officer Class 3 – Fishing Vessels

Chief Engineer Class 1 – Fishing Vessels

Chief Engineer Class 2 – Fishing Vessels

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Dental Hygienist

Dental Therapist

Clinical Dental Technician

Dental Nurse

Dental Technician

Orthodontic Therapist

General Dental Council
Registered Dispenser of Hearing AidsHearing Aid Council

Approved Driving Instructor (Great Britain)

The Registrar for the purposes of Part V of the Road Traffic Act 1988 M1
Approved Driving Instructor (Northern Ireland)The Registrar within the meaning of the Motor Cars (Driving Instruction) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 M2
Farrier in England, Wales and ScotlandFarriers Registration Council
Harbour PilotThe competent harbour authority within the meaning of section 1 of the Pilotage Act 1987 M3
Registered Gas InstallerCouncil for Registered Gas Installers

The following health professions

Arts Therapist

Biomedical Scientist

Chiropodist or Podiatrist

Clinical Scientist

Dietician

Occupational Therapist

Operating Department Practitioner

Orthoptist

Paramedic

Physiotherapist

Prosthetist and Orthotist

Radiographer

[F3Registered psychologist (that is to say, a clinical psychologist, counselling psychologist, educational psychologist, forensic psychologist, health psychologist, occupational psychologist or sport and exercise psychologist)]

Speech and Language Therapist

Health Professions Council
Insolvency Practitioner

Secretary of State

The Insolvency Practitioners Association

Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment in Northern Ireland

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland

The Law Society

The Law Society of Northern Ireland

The Law Society of Scotland

Inspector of Weights and Measures

Secretary of State

Inspector of Weights and Measures in Northern IrelandDepartment of Enterprise, Trade and Investment in Northern Ireland
Certified Instructor (Motor Cycles) (in Great Britain)Secretary of State

Diver

Mine Manager

Mine Surveyor

Mine Electrical Engineer

Mine Mechanical Engineer

Mine Electrician

Mine Mechanic

Mine Deputy

The Health and Safety Executive

Nurses admitted to:

Sub-Part 1 of the nurses' Part of the Register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, whose field of practice is mental health nursing, learning disabilities nursing or children's nursing

Sub-Part 2 of the nurses' Part of the Register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Nursing and Midwifery Council

Notary Public (England and Wales)The Faculty Office

Optometrist (Ophthalmic Optician)

Dispensing Optician

General Optical Council
OsteopathGeneral Osteopathic Council

Patent Attorney

Patent Agent

The Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys
[F4Pharmacy Technician in Great Britain] [F5The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain]
Principal of a further education institution in EnglandSecretary of State
Road/Street Works OperativesScottish Qualifications Authority
Road/Street Works SupervisorsScottish Qualifications Authority
School Teacher in a publicly regulated school in EnglandThe General Teaching Council for England

School Teacher in a publicly regulated school in

Northern Ireland

The General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland
School Teacher in a publicly regulated school in Scotland

The General Teaching Council for Scotland

School Teacher in a publicly regulated school in Wales

The General Teaching Council for Wales

Social Worker in EnglandGeneral Social Care Council
Social Worker in Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland Social Care Council
Social Worker in ScotlandScottish Social Services Council
Social Worker in WalesCare Council for Wales
Solicitor in England and WalesThe Law Society
Solicitor in Northern IrelandThe Law Society of Northern Ireland
Solicitor in ScotlandThe Law Society of Scotland
Teacher at a further education institution in England (within the meaning of the Education Act 2002) M4The Institute for Learning
Teacher at a further education institution in Wales (within meaning of the Education Act 2002)Welsh Ministers
Certified Technically Competent PersonWaste Management Industry Training and Advisory Board
Registered Trade Mark AttorneyThe Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys
Listed Veterinary NurseThe Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

PART 2U.K.PROFESSIONS REGULATED BY PROFESSIONAL BODIES INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER

Professional Title(where applicable)DesignatoryLettersCompetent Authority
Actuary

FIA

FFA

Institute of Actuaries

The Faculty of Actuaries

Chartered Architectural TechnologistMCIATThe Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists
Chartered AccountantACAThe Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Chartered AccountantCAThe Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland
Chartered AccountantCAThe Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
Chartered Certified AccountantACCAThe Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Chartered Arbitrator

FCIArb

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Associate of the Chartered Institute of ArbitratorsACIArbThe Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Member of the Chartered Institute of ArbitratorsMCIArbThe Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Chartered Biologist

C.Biol,

MIBiol

The Institute of Biology

Chartered Builder

Associate of the Chartered Institute of Building

MCIOB

ACIOB

The Chartered Institute of Building
Chartered Building Services EngineerMCIBSEThe Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers

Chartered Building Surveyor

Chartered Land Surveyor

Chartered Minerals Surveyor

Chartered Quantity Surveyor

Chartered Surveyor

Chartered Valuation Surveyor

Technical Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

MRICS

MRICS

MRICS

MRICS

MRICS

MRICS

TechRICS

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Chartered Chemical EngineerMIChemEThe Institution of Chemical Engineers
Chartered Chemist

C.Chem,

MRSC

The Royal Society of Chemistry
Chartered Civil EngineerMICEThe Institution of Civil Engineers

Chartered Colourist

Licentiate of the Society of Dyers and Colourists

C.Col.

LSDC

The Society of Dyers and Colourists

Chartered Energy Engineer

Chartered Petroleum Engineer

MEI FEI

MEI FEI

The Energy Institute

Chartered Engineer

Incorporated Engineer

Engineering Technician

C.Eng

I.Eng

EngTech

Engineering Council UK
Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner

MCIEH

FCIEH

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
Environmental Health Officer

MCIEH

FCIEH

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
Chartered Environmental Health Officer

Ch.EHO MREHIS

Ch.EHO FREHIS

The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland
Environmental Health Officer

EHO MREHIS

EHO FREHIS

The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland
Chartered ForesterMICForThe Institute of Chartered Foresters
Chartered Gas EngineerMIGasEThe Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers
Chartered Geologist

C.Geol

FGS

The Geological Society
Housing PractitionerMCIHThe Chartered Institute of Housing
Chartered IT Professional

MBCS CITP

FBCS CITP

The British Computer Society

Chartered Insurer

Chartered Insurance Practitioner

Chartered Insurance Broker

ACII

ACII

ACII

The Chartered Insurance Institute
Chartered Loss AdjusterACILAThe Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters
Chartered Management AccountantACMA

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Chartered Marine EngineerCMarENGThe Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology

Chartered Marketer

Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing

MCIM

ACIM

The Chartered Institute of Marketing

Chartered Mathematician

C.Math

The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
Chartered Measurement And Control TechnologistMlnstMCThe Institute of Measurement and Control
Chartered MeteorologistCMetThe Royal Meteorological Society
Chartered Physicist

CPhys

MinstP

The Institute of Physics
F6. . .F7. . .F8. . .
Chartered Public Finance AccountantCIPFAThe Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy

Associate of the Royal Academy of Dance

Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance

ARAD

LRAD

The Royal Academy of Dance

Associate of the Royal College of Organists

ARCO

The Royal College of Organists

Choir Master

CHMThe Royal College of Organists
Fellow of the Royal College of OrganistsFRCO

The Royal College of Organists

Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner

CMIOSH

CFIOSH

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
Chartered ScientistCSciScience Council
Chartered SecretaryACISThe Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
Chartered ShipbrokerMICSThe Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers
Chartered StatisticianCStatRoyal Statistical Society
Chartered Structural EngineerMIStructEThe Institution of Structural Engineers
Chartered Tax AdviserCTAChartered Institute of Taxation

Chartered Textile Technologist

Licentiate of the Textile Institute

CText ATI

LTI

The Textile Institute
Chartered Town PlannerMRTPIThe Royal Town Planning Institute
Chartered Waste ManagerMCIWMThe Chartered Institution of Wastes Management
ACIBThe Chartered Institute of Bankers
ACIBSThe Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland
CILIPThe Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
M. Hort (RHS)The Royal Horticultural Society
MCIWEMThe Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management
MIETThe Institution of Engineering and Technology
MIMechEThe Institution of Mechanical Engineers
MIMMMThe Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining
MLIThe Landscape Institute
MRAeSThe Royal Aeronautical Society
MRINAThe Royal Institution of Naval Architects

PART 3 U.K.REGULATED PROFESSIONS UNDER REGULATION 28

ProfessionCompetent authority
Farrier in England, Wales and ScotlandFarriers Registration Council
Harbour PilotThe competent harbour authority within the meaning of section 1 of the Pilotage Act 1987

PART 4 U.K.SECTORAL PROFESSIONS

ProfessionCompetent authority
ArchitectArchitects Registration Board
Dental practitionerGeneral Dental Council
Doctor with basic trainingGeneral Medical Council

Doctor:

Specialist doctor

General practitioner

For purposes of regulations 5(6), 5(7), 9(1), 9(2), 14, 15, 16, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37 and 38: the General Medical Council.

For the purposes of regulations 20-26: the Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board.

Nurse and midwifeNursing and Midwifery Council
Pharmacist in England, Wales and ScotlandRoyal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
Pharmacist in Northern IrelandPharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland
Veterinary SurgeonRoyal College of Veterinary Surgeons

Regulation 14

SCHEDULE 2U.K.REGULATED PROFESSIONS HAVING PUBLIC HEALTH OR SAFETY IMPLICATIONS

  • Arts Therapist

  • Biomedical Scientist

  • Childminder in England

  • Childminder in Wales

  • Child Psychotherapist (employed in the National Health Service)

  • Chiropodist or Podiatrist

  • Chiropractor

  • Clinical Dental Technician

  • Clinical Scientist

  • F9...

  • Dental Hygienist

  • Dental Nurse

  • Dental Technician

  • Dental Therapist

  • Dietician

  • Dispensing Optician

  • Hearing Aid Dispenser

  • Nurse (other than a nurse admitted to Sub-Part 1 of the nurse's part of the register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Council whose field of practice is adult nursing)

  • Occupational Therapist

  • Operating Department Practitioner

  • Optometrist (Ophthalmic Optician)

  • Orthodontic Therapist

  • Orthoptist

  • Osteopath

  • Paramedic

  • [F10Pharmacy Technician in Great Britain]

  • Physiotherapist

  • Prosthetist and Orthotist

  • Radiographer

  • Registered Gas Installer

  • [F11Registered psychologist (that is to say, a clinical psychologist, counselling psychologist, educational psychologist, forensic psychologist, health psychologist, occupational psychologist or sport and exercise psychologist)]

  • Social Worker in England

  • Social Worker in Northern Ireland

  • Social Worker in Scotland

  • Social Worker in Wales

  • Speech and Language Therapist

  • Listed Veterinary Nurse

Regulation 26

SCHEDULE 3U.K.PROFESSIONS IN RESPECT OF WHICH THE RIGHT OF THE APPLICANT TO CHOOSE BETWEEN AN ADAPTATION PERIOD AND AN APTITUDE TEST IS DISPLACED

PART 1 U.K.PROFESSIONS UNDER REGULATION 26(1)(a)

ProfessionRequirement
Advocate in ScotlandAptitude test
Associate of the Chartered Institute of Management AccountantsAptitude test
Barrister in England and WalesAptitude test
Barrister Northern IrelandAptitude test
Certified AccountantAptitude test
Chartered Accountant in England and WalesAptitude test
Chartered Accountant Northern IrelandAptitude test
Chartered Accountant in ScotlandAptitude test
Chartered Tax AdviserAptitude test
Licensed ConveyancerAdaptation Period
Insolvency PractitionerAptitude test
Notary Public in England and WalesAptitude test
Patent Attorney or Patent AgentAptitude test
Public Finance AccountantAptitude test
Solicitor in England and WalesAptitude test
Solicitor in Northern IrelandAptitude test
Solicitor in ScotlandAptitude test
Registered Trade Mark AgentAptitude test

PART 2 U.K.PROFESSIONS UNDER REGULATION 26(1)(b)

ProfessionRequirement
ArchitectAptitude test
Dental practitionerAptitude test
DoctorAdaptation period
Nurse and midwifeAdaptation period
PharmacistAdaptation period

Regulation 28

SCHEDULE 4U.K.ACTIVITIES REFERRED TO IN LISTS I, II AND III OF ANNEX IV OF THE DIRECTIVE

1.—(1) In the case of activities appearing in list I of Annex IV to the Directive the activity in question must have been previously pursued by the beneficiary—U.K.

(a)for six consecutive years on a self-employed basis or as a manager of an undertaking, or

(b)for three consecutive years on a self-employed basis or as a manager of an undertaking, where he proves that he has received previous training of at least three years for the activity in question, evidenced by a certificate recognised by the home State or judged by a competent professional association to be fully valid, or

(c)for four consecutive years on a self-employed basis or as a manager of an undertaking, where he can prove that he has received, for the activity in question, previous training of at least two years' duration, attested by a certificate recognised by the home State or judged by a competent professional association to be fully valid, or

(d)for three consecutive years on a self-employed basis, if he can prove that he has pursued the activity in question on an employed basis for at least five years, or

(e)for five consecutive years in an executive position, of which at least three years involved technical duties and responsibility for at least one department of the company, if he can prove he has received, for the activity in question, previous training of at least three years' duration, as attested by a certificate recognised by the home State or judged by a competent professional association to be fully valid.

(2) In cases (a) and (d), the activity must not have finished more than 10 years before the date on which the complete application was submitted by the person concerned to the competent authority.

(3) Paragraph 1(e) shall not apply to activities in Group ex 855, hairdressing establishments, of the ISIC Nomenclature.

2.  In the case of activities in list II of Annex IV, the activity in question must have been previously pursued by the beneficiary—U.K.

(a)for five consecutive years on a self-employed basis or as a manager of an undertaking, or

(b)for three consecutive years on a self-employed basis or as a manager of an undertaking, where he proves that he has received previous training of at least three years for the activity in question, evidenced by a certificate recognised by the home State or judged by a competent professional association to be fully valid, or

(c)for four consecutive years on a self-employed basis or as a manager of an undertaking, where he can prove that he has received, for the activity in question, previous training of at least two years' duration, attested by a certificate recognised by the home State or judged by a competent professional association to be fully valid, or

(d)for three consecutive years on a self-employed basis or as a manager of an undertaking, if he can prove that he has pursued the activity in question on an employed basis for at least five years, or

(e)for five consecutive years on an employed basis, if he can prove that he has received, for the activity in question, previous training of at least three years' duration, as attested by a certificate recognised by the home State or judged by a competent professional association to be fully valid, or

(f)for six consecutive years on an employed basis, if he can prove that he has received previous training in the activity in question of at least two years' duration, as attested by a certificate recognised by the home State or judged by a competent professional association to be valid.

(2) In cases (a) and (d), the activity must not have finished more than 10 years before the date on which the complete application was submitted by the person concerned to the competent authority.

3.—(1) In the case of activities in list III of Annex IV, the activity in question must have been previously pursued by the beneficiary—U.K.

(a)for three consecutive years, either on a self-employed basis or as manager of an undertaking, or

(b)for two consecutive years, either on a self-employed basis or as a manager of an undertaking, if he can prove that he has received previous training for the activity in question, as attested by a certificate recognised by the home State or judged by a competent professional association to be fully valid, or

(c)for two consecutive years, either on a self-employed basis or as a manager of an undertaking, if he can prove that he has pursued the activity in question on an employed basis for at least three years, or

(d)for three consecutive years, on an employed basis, if he can prove that he has received previous training for the activity in question, as attested by a certificate recognised by the home State or judged by a competent professional association to be fully valid.

(2) In cases (a) and (c), the activity must not have finished more than 10 years before the date on which the complete application was submitted by the person concerned to the competent authority.

Regulation 36

SCHEDULE 5U.K.APPEAL BODIES

ProfessionBody, court or person
Advocate in ScotlandThe Court of Session
Barrister in England and WalesThe Visitors to the Inns of Court
Barrister in Northern IrelandThe Benchers of the Honourable Society of the Inn of Court of Northern Ireland
Licensed Cab Driver (London)The Magistrates' Court
Childminder in England [F12First-tier Tribunal]
Childminder in Wales[F12First-tier Tribunal]
Approved Driving Instructor (Great Britain)Transport Tribunal
Notary Public in England and WalesThe Lord Chancellor
Patent Attorney, Patent Agent, Registered Trade Mark AgentThe Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks
School Teacher in a publicly regulated school in ScotlandThe Court of Session
Social Worker in England[F12First-tier Tribunal]
Social Worker in Northern IrelandSocial Care Tribunal
Social Worker in Wales[F12First-tier Tribunal]
Solicitor in England and Wales [F13The High Court]
Solicitor in Northern IrelandThe Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland
Solicitor in ScotlandThe Court of Session

Regulation 39

SCHEDULE 6U.K.REVOCATION SCHEDULE

(1)(2)(3)
Regulations revokedReferencesExtent of revocation
The European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Experience) (Third General System) Regulations 2002S.I. 2002/1597

The whole Regulations

The European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Experience) (Third General System) (Amendment) Regulations 2002

S.I. 2002/2036

The whole Regulations

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

S.I. 2002/2934

The whole Regulations

The European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) (First General System) Regulations 2005

S.I. 2005/18

The whole Regulations except in their application to the profession of company auditor.

The European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) (Second General System) (Amendment) Regulations 2005

S.I. 2005/882

The whole Regulations

The European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Experience) (Third General System) (Amendment) Regulations 2006

S.I. 2006/2228

The whole Regulations

The European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) (Second General System) (Amendment) Regulations 2006

S.I. 2006/3214

The whole Regulations

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