7. Notwithstanding sections 5 and 6, where the diploma in respect of which a candidate has filed an application for a diploma equivalence was obtained 5 or more years prior to the date of the application, a diploma equivalence shall be denied where, because of developments in the profession, the knowledge acquired by the candidate during his studies no longer corresponds to the subject matter currently taught.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, a diploma equivalence shall be granted where the candidate’s training and work experience since having obtained the diploma have enabled him to attain the required level of knowledge.