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the flight is in an aeroplane — training in ditching procedures, and training, including in-water practical training, in the use of life jackets and life rafts; and
           (ii) where the flight is in a rotorcraft — training in ditching procedures, and training, including in-water practical training, in underwater escape and the use of life jackets and life rafts;
(f) for a flight to which paragraph (e) does not apply but that requires life jackets to be carried or worn:
           (i) where the flight is in an aeroplane — training in ditching procedures, and training, including in-water practical training, in the use of life jackets; and
           (ii) where the flight is in a rotorcraft — training in ditching procedures, and training, including in-water practical training, in underwater escape and the use of life jackets.
       (3) The FCM must:
(a) subject to paragraph (b), successfully complete a general emergency competency check for the operator that covers at least all of the matters mentioned in subsection (2) (as applicable); and
(b) for paragraph (a), successfully complete the check in relation to each kind of aircraft in which the FCM is to conduct operations as an FCM for the operator.
       (4) The successful completion of a general emergency competency check for the operator under and for this section is the first previous general emergency competency check for an FCM for the purposes of subsection 23.05 (2).

23.03 Conversion training and proficiency checks
       (1) The requirements of this section must be met before a person acts as an FCM for a flight without the direct supervision of a person who meets the requirements of paragraph 138.505 (2) (a) or (b).
       (2) The FCM must complete conversion training that includes the following:
(a) training in the duties and responsibilities for the FCM's position;
(b) training in the procedures relating to the operator's operations;
(c) training in the standard operating procedures for the aircraft used for the flight;
(d) normal and emergency procedures for the kind of aircraft used for the flight;
(e) training specific to the kind of aerial work operation being conducted during the flight;
(e) if the FCM will be conducting operations that involve the carriage of aerial work passengers — training in the conduct of an aerial work passenger briefing and safety demonstration for the kind of aircraft being used for the flight.
       (3) The FCM must:
(a) subject to paragraph (b), successfully complete a proficiency check for the operator that covers at least all of the matters mentioned in subsection (2); and
(b) for paragraph (a), successfully complete the check in relation to each kind of aircraft in which the FCM is to conduct operations as an FCM for the operator.
       (4)