S.L. 499.56 Art. 11Professional competence.

(1) The conditions relating to professional competence shall be satisfied if the designated person demonstrates that he possesses the requisite skills by passing a written and/or oral examination based on the subjects listed in Part 2 of the Second Schedule, corresponding to the level of training for either the national or international operations as the case may be, organised by the Authority or a body designated for the purpose by the Authority and is the holder of a certificate to that effect issued by the Authority or a body designated for the purpose by the Authority. Such certificate, in the format indicated in Part 1 of the Second Schedule shall serve as proof of professional competence: Provided that the level of training for a national operator’s licence in terms of regulation 5(5) shall not cover subjects relating to international transport. In such a case, the certificate of professional competence shall state that the holder is qualified to perform the effective and continuous management of national road transport operations:

(2) The Authority may exempt from examination, or part thereof, applicants who can provide proof of at least five years’ practical experience in the management of a road passenger transport operation, provided such applicants successfully sit a multiple-choice test based on the subjects listed in Part 2 of the Second Schedule, organised by the Authority or a body designated for the purpose by the Authority.

(3) The Authority may exempt from examination, or part thereof, holders of advanced diplomas or technical diplomas equivalent, which provide proof of a sound knowledge of the subjects covered in the relevant national and international syllabi and holders of a certificate of professional competence issued by other Member States.