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The European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) Regulations 2007

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Compensation measures - adaptation periods and aptitude tests

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23.—(1) An adaptation period means, in relation to the regulated profession which the applicant seeks to take up or pursue in the United Kingdom, a period of pursuit of a regulated profession under the supervision of a qualified member of that profession, subject to an assessment of the ability of the applicant to pursue that profession in the United Kingdom.

(2) The competent authority shall clearly set out the detailed rules governing the adaptation period and its assessment, having regard to the circumstances of each individual applicant and, in particular, to the fact that he is a qualified professional in another relevant European State.

(3) The applicant may be required to undergo further training during the adaptation period.

(4) The applicant’s performance during the adaptation period shall be assessed by the competent authority.

(5) The professional status of an applicant during the adaptation period shall be a matter for the competent authority.

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