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The European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) Regulations 1991

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Requirements in relation to aptitude tests

7.—(1) An aptitude test shall be limited to the professional knowledge ofthe migrant and shall have the aim of assessing his ability to pursuethe relevant regulated profession in the United Kingdom. The test shalltake into account that he is a qualified professional in another memberState.

(2) The designated authority shall determine the matters to be coveredby the aptitude test as follows:

(a)the authority shall establish which subjects covered by the diplomarequired of native applicants are not already covered by the migrant'sdiploma or other evidence of formal qualifications;

(b)the test shall cover subjects selected from those so established,the knowledge of which is essential for the pursuit of the regulatedprofession in the United Kingdom;

(c)the test may include knowledge of the relevant rules of professionalconduct.

(3) The professional status of a migrant preparing for the aptitude testshall be a matter for the designated authority.

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