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section A‑V/1‑2, paragraph 2; and
(e) if the person is to perform duties as a deck officer or engineer officer and provide medical first aid — training in medical first aid (that complies with STCW Code section A‑VI/4 paragraphs 1 to 3); and
(f) if the person is to perform duties as a master or deck officer and will take charge of medical care— training in medical care on board ship (that complies with STCW Code section A‑VI/4 paragraphs 4 to 6).

15 Term of interim certificate of equivalence
       (1) An interim certificate of equivalence, and any endorsement of it, expires 3 months after the date of issue of the certificate.
       (2) However, if AMSA has determined an earlier date for expiry of the certificate, the certificate, and any endorsement of it, expires on that date.

15A Term of certificate of equivalence
        A certificate of equivalence, but not an interim certificate of equivalence, remains current until the expiry of the certificate being recognised, or for any lesser period determined by AMSA.

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15B Application of Subdivision 3.1
        Subdivision 3.1 does not apply to a seafarer certificate that is an interim certificate of equivalence or a certificate of equivalence.

[15] Subdivision 3.2, heading

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           Subdivision 3.2 GMDSS radio operator certificates, certificates of safety training, certificates of proficiency as marine cook, interim certificates of equivalence and certificates of equivalence

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23A Eligibility criteria for interim certificate of equivalence
        For paragraph 31(1)(b) of the Navigation Act, the criteria for the issue by AMSA to a person of an interim certificate of equivalence are that:
(a) the person holds a foreign certificate; and
(b) the person is not an Australian national or an Australian resident; and.
(c) the person shows AMSA the person's foreign certificate or a certified copy of the certificate; and
(d) the foreign certificate is for the duties or functions the person will perform; and
(e) AMSA is satisfied:
 (i) of the applicant's identity; and
 (ii) of the authenticity of the foreign certificate; and
 (iii) that the person holds a certificate of medical fitness in accordance with Marine Order 76 (Health — medical fitness) 2017; and
 (iv) that the applicant will be performing Watchkeeper Deck, Engineer Watchkeeper or ratings duties or functions on an International Register vessel.

23B Eligibility criteria for certificate of equivalence
       (1) For paragraph 31(1)(b) of the Navigation Act, the criteria for the issue by AMSA of a certificate of equivalence to a person who is to work as a rating on an International Register vessel are that:
(a) the person holds a foreign certificate; and
(b) the person is not an Australian national or an Australian resident; and