1 Persons at least 18 years of age, able to prove that they have had twelve months of practical training in a training
establishment and that they have attended a preparatory course organised by the cantons are admitted to the examination.
2 Together with the training establishments and under the supervision of the Federal Veterinary Office (hereinafter referred to
as the Federal Office), the cantons shall organise proficiency certificate examinations.
3 The cantonal authorities organising the examinations shall issue the proficiency certificate on a special Federal Office form.
The certificate shall be valid throughout Switzerland.
4 The cantons may levy an examination fee.