182Required competency evidence

182 Required competency evidence

(1) The Authority must not issue an explosives driver licence to a person unless it is satisfied that the person has demonstrated—

(a) adequate knowledge of the provisions of these Regulations applicable to the transport of explosives; and

(b) adequate knowledge of safety in the transport of explosives.

(2) A person satisfies the requirements of subregulation (1) if—

(a) the person submits a statement of attainment issued not more than 6 months before the day the application is made; or

(b) the person submits a certificate issued, not more than 6 months before the day the application is made, by a person who conducted an approved test or approved training course stating that the applicant passed the test or completed the course; or

(c) the person submits other written evidence that the applicant has passed an approved test or completed an approved training course not more than 6 months before the day the application is made; or

(d) the person holds a licence or authority to drive a vehicle transporting explosives issued outside Victoria that is acceptable to the Authority; or

(e) the person satisfactorily completes an examination that the Authority requires to test the applicant in relation to the matters specified in subregulation (1).