Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016

[F1 85D Specified state applicants: aptitude tests and adaptation periods E+W

(1) The registrar may require a specified state applicant to take an aptitude test, standardised or otherwise, or to complete an adaptation period where—

(a) there exists a substantial difference between the applicant’s professional qualifications and the essential knowledge or essential skills required to practise the work of persons registered in the part of the register to which the application relates, or

(b) the work of persons registered in the part of the register to which the application relates comprises one or more professional activities that cover substantially different matters from those covered by the applicant’s professional qualifications.

(2) The registrar must consider whether any requirement to take an aptitude test or to complete an adaptation period is proportionate to the difference sought to be addressed.

(3) If requested to do so by the applicant, the registrar must, to the extent possible, provide reasons in writing for requiring the applicant to take an aptitude test or to complete an adaptation period.

(4) Where the registrar requires an applicant to undertake an aptitude test, the registrar must ensure that such tests are scheduled with reasonable frequency and at least once a year.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Ss. 85B-85D inserted (1.4.2026) by The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Regulation and Inspection of Social Care) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/24), regs. 1, 9