Victorian Numbered Regulations Victorian Numbered Regulations(1) An application for the issue, variation or renewal of a certificate of competency may be made to the Director.
(2) An application must be—
(a) in the form determined by the Director; and
(b) accompanied by—
(i) evidence that the applicant has completed a course appropriate for the purpose for which the certificate is issued that is approved by the Director; and
(ii) evidence that the applicant has complied with any prerequisites for a certificate of competency specified in Annex D of Part D National Standard for Commercial Vessels; and
(iii) any documents needed to support any information supplied on that form (if required by the Director); and
(iv) the fee prescribed in Division 2 of Part 8 of these Regulations.
(3) A certificate of competency is valid for a period of 5 years after the date it is issued.
(4) The Director may require—
(a) the applicant to provide further information or material in respect of the application; and
(b) that the information be verified; and
(c) proof of the identity of the person making the application.