Dangerous Goods Regulations 1985

(1) A person may apply to the Competent Authority for a gasfitting certificate.

(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 certificate.

(3) An application under subregulation (1) or (2) shall be in an approved form and shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee.

(4) Subject to this regulation, the Competent Authority may grant or renew, or refuse to grant or renew, a certificate under this regulation.

(5) The Competent Authority shall not grant a certificate under this regulation unless he is satisfied that the applicant:

(ii) had not less than 2 years' practical experience in gasfitting since the completion of his apprenticeship;

(ii) completed an approved course in gasfitting and passed the course; and

(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.