It has also been on the CAA website since 2008 and included the following statement:
Other Acceptable Means
Language proficiency may also be assessed by other means acceptable to the CAA.
Some suggested means of informal assessment are:
* Informal assessment as part of an employment selection procedure
* Informal assessment by CRMI during operator's training
* Informal assessment during line flights
* Informal assessment at FI seminars and CAA safety presentations