Cap. 622 Art. 7Alternative access to the profession.

(1) Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the case of a candidate who satisfies the requirements of article 4(3)(a) to (e), but whose training does not fulfill the requirements of article 4(3)(f) to (h), for any of the following reasons:

(i) it covers substantially different matters of which knowledge, acquired skills and competence are essential for pursuing the profession, as defined by the evidence of formal qualifications listed in articles 5 or 6 and the respective prescribed regulations, or

(ii) such training was of a lesser duration than that indicated in articles 5 or 6, the Warranting Board may admit the candidate to the respective list, as appropriate, provided that the candidate undertakes to fulfill compensatory measures, in accordance with regulations that may be prescribed:

Provided that any decision shall be clearly justified, so as to enable the applicant to understand his situation.

(2) Compensatory measures shall include an adaptation period of up to three (3) years, or aptitude tests in those matters where a deficiency, compared to the prescribed requirements, has been identified, at the candidate’s choice.

(3) When a migrant submits evidence of professional and academic qualifications obtained in a third country, and provided that any minimum training conditions laid down in Directive 2005/36/EC with regard to architects are respected, the Warranting Board may request that the candidate undertakes three (3) years of professional traineeship in the discipline concerned, under the supervision of, and evaluated by a body authorised for this purpose by the Warranting Board, in accordance with regulations as may be prescribed and following which the Warranting Board may certify that such professional qualifications have been taken as evidence of formal qualifications in Malta.