To obtain a certificate of proficiency as able seafarer engine—
| (a) | a candidate making entry without accelerated training shall— |
| (i) | be at least 18 years of age; |
| (ii) | have completed, while holding as a minimum the certificate of proficiency as ordinary seafarer engine, including a provisional certificate, at least 12 months sea service in the engine department on trading ships of 750 kW or more; and |
| (iii) | have completed, during the required sea service, onboard training that is documented in an approved training record book; and have completed approved training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Training Standards Code for this certificate; |
| (b) | a candidate with accelerated training shall— |
| (i) | be at least 18 years of age; |
| (ii) | have completed, while holding as a minimum the certificate, or provisional certificate, of proficiency as ordinary seafarer engine, at least six months sea service in the engine department on trading ships of 750 kW or as part of an approved accelerated training programme that is documented in an approved training record book; and |
| (iii) | have completed approved training and meet the standards of competence specified in the Training Standards Code for this certificate. |
