1. Assessing Competencies Acquired Through Work Experience Issues and Challenges for the Professional Orders Christiane Gagnon Vice-president, Office des professions du Québec Jean-François Thuot Executive Director, Conseil interprofessionnel du Québec Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment November 9, 2010, Ottaw a

12. Quebec-France Agreement Common procedure for the recognition of professionnal qualifications

13. Step 1 Overall examination of qualifications by competent authorities Québec France Overall examination of fields of pratice Overall examination of formal qualifications or apprenticeship program

14. Step 2 Assessment Fields of pratice and formal qualifications deemed equivalent overall Substantial differences in the fields of practice and/or formal qualifications Fields of practice and formal qualifications deemed incompatible

15. Step 3 Conditions for Recognition The competent authorities issue an authorization to practice that is subject to the same conditions as those required of individuals practicing a regulated profession or trade in the territory of the receiving party Recognition of professional qualifications Substantial differences Incompatible Sufficient professional experience may compensate for differences in training Compensatory measures may be called for : preferably an adaptation period or, if required, an aptitude test. Additional training when necessary for public health and safety reasons The applicant must enrol in a program of study leading to a qualification And / or

20. 2 Québec Legislation Recognition of professional competencies