Article 3 Registration: generalI1

Section 4 (registration: general) is amended as follows.

After subsection (2) insert—

“(2A)

Subsection (2B) applies where it appears to the Board that the applicant is a national of an EEA State who—

(a)

holds a qualification recognised in an EEA State, other than the United Kingdom, as equivalent to a recognised EEA qualification, an established EEA qualification or a relevant EEA certificate (within the meaning of section 5); or

(b)

has undergone significant training or has gained significant experience in an EEA State, other than the United Kingdom.

(2B)

Where this subsection applies the Board, in determining the standard of competence of the applicant under subsection (1)(b)—

(a)

shall take into account the qualification, training or experience; and

(b)

may not require the applicant to pass a prescribed examination in architecture unless the Board considers it appropriate in the circumstances of the applicant’s case.”