SERI shall approve a core syllabus if the following requirements are met:
- The guidelines of the corresponding Ordinance are adhered to.
- There is a demonstrated need.
- There are no education policy conflicts.
- The core syllabus is supported throughout Switzerland.
- The content of the core syllabus takes into account the competences needed for the given professional activity.
- The intended title of the qualification is clear, not misleading and cannot be confused with the title of any other qualification.
- The sponsors have consulted the cantons and other relevant parties and have included the results of consultations in the application.