# The Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) Regulations 2023, Paragraph 96: Amendments to the Train Driving Licences and Certificates Regulations 2010


(1) The Train Driving Licences and Certificates Regulations 2010 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 8 (conditions for obtaining a licence)—
(a) for paragraph (5), substitute—
“(5) For the purpose of paragraph (2)(f) the required general professional competence examination means:
(a) an examination that covers the objectives and requirements set out in Schedule 3; or
(b) an aptitude test pursuant to Part 2 of the Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) Regulations 2023, where there is a significant difference between the applicant’s professional knowledge and the objectives and requirements set out in Schedule 3.”;
(b) after paragraph (5), insert—
“(6) For the purposes of this regulation an aptitude test means a test, limited to the professional knowledge of a train driver specified by the ORR with the aim of ensuring that the applicant’s knowledge covers the objectives and requirements set out in Schedule 3.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2023/9780348252552/schedule/3/paragraph/96 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-recognition-of-professional-qualifications-and-implementation-of-international-recognition-agreements-amendment-regulations-2023/schedule-3/paragraph-96
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