42Requirements for permit or certificate of competency

42 Requirements for permit or certificate of competency A person must not carry out work, or an activity, at a workplace if— (a) the regulations require the work or activity, or class of work or activity, to be carried out by a person who holds a permit or certificate of competency for that work or activity, or class of work or activity; and (b) the person does not hold a permit or certificate of competency (as the case may be) for that work or activity, or class of work or activity, in accordance with the regulations. Part 7—Representation of employees Division 1—Grouping of employees 43 Establishment of designated work groups (1) An employee may ask his or her employer to establish designated work groups of employees of the employer at one or more workplaces. (2) The particulars of the designated work groups are to be determined by negotiation, in accordance with section 44, between the employer and employees. (3) The employer must do everything reasonable to ensure that negotiations start within 14 days after the request. (4) An employer may initiate negotiations with employees of the employer to establish designated work groups.