A candidate for the certificate of competency as engineer officer shall be at least 18 years of age and shall have—
| (a) |
completed at least six months' approved sea service as assistant engineer officer on ships of 750 kW propulsion power or more under the supervision of an engineer officer; |
[Regulation 37(a) substituted by Regulation 13 of Notice No. R. 502 of 2002]
| (b) |
passed a theoretical examination at an accredited institution and have successfully completed approved training consisting either— |
| (i) |
of an approved cadetship, of at least 30 months, consisting of— |
| (aa) |
practical workshop training; |
| (bb) |
theoretical education; and |
| (cc) |
at least six months approved sea service; or |
| (ii) |
of an approved trade as an artisan in an engineering discipline; and |
| (c) |
been assessed at levels 1, 2 and 3. |
Older Persons Act, 2006
