To obtain a certificate of competency as Second Engineer Officer of a fishing vessel of any kilowatt’s propulsion power—
| (a) | a candidate making entry on an accelerated training programme shall— |
| (i) | be at least 18 years of age; |
| (ii) | have at least 12 months approved sea service in the engine department of a fishing vessel of 2000 kW propulsion power or more under the supervision of a qualified engineer officer; and |
| (iii) | have completed approved education and training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Training Standards Code for this certificate; |
| (b) | a candidate making entry without an accelerated training programme shall— |
| (i) | be at least 18 years of age; |
| (ii) | have at least 18 months approved sea service in the engine department of a fishing vessel of 2000 kW propulsion power or more under the supervision of a qualified engineer officer; and |
| (iii) | have completed approved education and training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Training Standards Code for this certificate; |
| (c) | a candidate holding a certificate of competency as Second Engineer (<2000 kW Fishing) shall— |
| (i) | have at least six months approved sea service as an officer in charge of engineering watch on fishing vessels of 2000 kW propulsion power or more; and |
| (ii) | have completed approved education and training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Training Standards Code for this certificate. |
