ASEAN MUTUAL RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENT ON TOURISM ...

check their details and after this checking process, allow industry bodies inthe importing country to access their details on the database.4. The web based system will allow an applicant’s relevant information to beeasily accessible by registration boards in all AMS.5. In the case of missing data, or extra requirements, it will be the duty of theNTPB in each AMS to provide any additional information required by anotherregistration body relating to a person seeking an entry on the database.6. It is recommended that in order to be eligible to be entered on the ATPRSan applicant must as a minimum: Demonstrate a qualification delivered and accredited by a recognisedinstitution in any AMS; or Demonstrate a qualification accredited by a body independent of theeducation authority in the AMS (such as an overseas college orindustry body operating in that country) providing that it has beenendorsed by the NTPB and included on the approved list.7. In addition, the NTPB may wish to include and monitor other professionalinformation such as: Years spent in the industry. Evidence that the applicant has kept their professional developmentup to date. The applicant has agreed to a professional code of conduct. Involvement in any disciplinary matters.6.5.2 Additional considerationsThree related areas of responsibility also require consideration:1. Normally, the checking of the applicant’s qualifications will be doneautomatically using the qualifications equivalence matrix.2. However, in the case of a dispute or a non-standard application, the NTPBwill be responsible for making a decision as to an applicant's eligibility and itis normal to allow up to one month for a decision.3. A process for short-notice applications will need to be established, asotherwise this can be an expensive and time-consuming procedure.4. Short-notice applications can normally be handled by making specificexemptions. For example, the short-notice need for a specialist chef toaccompany a VIP on an overseas visit can be handled by exempting the cheffrom registration providing the chef only cooks for that person.5. There will be a need to ensure that jurisdiction ‘shopping and hopping’ doesnot occur with applicants seeking countries with more lenient requirements.This can be achieved by the NTPBs sharing information and workingcooperatively.P a g e | 51