189Refusal of licence for pyrotechnician—unsuitable applicant

189 Refusal of licence for pyrotechnician—unsuitable applicant

(1) For the purposes of section 21(6)(b) of the Act, the Authority may consider that the applicant is not a suitable person to be a pyrotechnician if the Authority is not satisfied that the applicant has demonstrated—

(a) adequate knowledge of the provisions of these Regulations applicable to the use of fireworks; and

(b) adequate knowledge of and competency in safety in the use of fireworks of the type and size specified in the application.

(2) An applicant satisfies the requirements of subregulation (1) if—

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

(b) the applicant 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 applicant 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 applicant holds a qualification to use fireworks issued outside Victoria that is acceptable to the Authority; or

(e) the applicant—

(i) demonstrates suitable practical experience to the satisfaction of the Authority; or

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