4.1. A candidate who does not hold a diploma recognized as valid by regulation of the Government or a diploma recognized equivalent by regulation of the board of directors of the Order may have his training recognized as equivalent where the candidate demonstrates that he has attained a level of knowledge equivalent to the level that may be acquired upon completion of undergraduate university-level studies, as described in section 3, and that he has acquired relevant work experience during the 5 years preceding the application for the issue of a permit.