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7.—(1) An aptitude test shall be limited to the professional knowledge of the migrant and shall have the aim of assessing his ability to pursue the relevant regulated profession in the United Kingdom. The test shall take into account that he is a qualified professional in another relevant State.
(2) The designated authority shall determine the matters to be covered by the aptitude test as follows:
(a)the designated authority shall establish which subjects covered by the diploma required of native applicants are not already covered by the migrant’s diploma 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 regulated profession in the United Kingdom;
(c)the test may include knowledge of the relevant rules of professional conduct.
(3) The professional status of a migrant preparing for the aptitude test shall be a matter for the designated authority.
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