173Application for gasfitting certificate

173 Application for gasfitting certificate (1) A person may apply to the Competent Authority for a gasfitting (2) The holder of a certificate may, at any time before the expiration of his certificate, apply to the Competent Authority for a renewal of his renew, or refuse to grant or renew, a certificate under this

Dangerous Goods Regulations 1985 47 (5) The Competent Authority shall not grant a certificate under this regulation unless he is satisfied that the applicant: (a) has: (i) completed an apprenticeship in plumbing and gasfitting; and (ii) had not less than 2 years' practical experience in gasfitting since the completion of his apprenticeship; (b) has: (i) completed an apprenticeship in plumbing or other approved trade; (ii) completed an approved course in gasfitting and passed the course; and (iii) had at least 3 years' practical experience in gasfitting; or (c) is the holder of a current certificate, licence or other qualification which satisfies the Competent Authority that the applicant has training and experience equivalent to that referred to in paragraph (a) or (b). (6) The Competent Authority shall not renew a certificate under this regulation unless he is satisfied that the applicant remains competent in gasfitting.