190Refusal of blasting explosives licence—unsuitable applicant

190 Refusal of blasting explosives licence—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 hold a blasting explosives licence if the Authority is not satisfied that the applicant has demonstrated—

(a) adequate knowledge of the provisions of these Regulations applicable to the blasting explosives, the methods of shotfiring and the types of blasting operations specified in the application; and

(b) adequate knowledge of, and experience and competency in, safety in the use of those blasting explosives by those methods of shotfiring and types of blasting operations.

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

(a) the applicant demonstrates suitable practical experience to the satisfaction of the Authority; and

(b) one or more of the following apply to the applicant—

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

(ii) the applicant submits a certificate issued not more than 6 months before the date 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;

(iii) 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 date the application is made;

(iv) the applicant holds a qualification to use blasting explosives issued outside Victoria that is acceptable to the Authority.

Division 2—Other provisions about licences

Subdivision 1—General provisions

191 When licences start and end

For the purposes of section 21(4) of the Act—

(a) a licence takes effect on the date it is issued or renewed or on any later date specified by the Authority in the licence document; and

(b) unless suspended or revoked, a licence remains in force for up to 5 years after the date its issue takes effect or its last renewal takes effect.