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30.—(1) The Secretary of State must not issue a UK certificate to any person unless satisfied that the person—
(a)is the holder of —
(i)a Tier 1 boatmaster’s licence, or
(ii)a boatmaster’s certificate issued in an EEA State other than the United Kingdom;
(b)is aged 21 or over;
(c)is medically fit to perform normal duties;
(d)has completed in aggregate a period of not less than 480 days’ qualifying service;
(e)a period of not less than four years has elapsed between the first day of the period of qualifying service and the date of the application; and
(f)has such practical skills and knowledge necessary for a holder of a certificate of the relevant group as may be specified by the Secretary of State.
(2) All qualifying service must be entered on a personal service record and produced to the Secretary of State with the application.
(3) In order to be satisfied that an applicant for a UK Certificate has the specified practical skills and knowledge, the Secretary of State may require an applicant to be assessed—
(a)in accordance with arrangements specified by the Secretary of State; and
(b)by a person (“an examiner”) who is approved for that purpose by the Secretary of State.
(4) If required to undertake an assessment by an examiner, the applicant must—
(a)provide such information and documents as may be specified by the Secretary of State; and
(b)pay to the Secretary of State the prescribed fee.
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