New South Wales ENGINE DRIVERS AND BOILER ATTENDANTS CERTIFICATION REGULATIONS deemed to be made under the [Print issued as at 12 May 1988] CURRENT AS AT 14 DECEMBER 2000 COVER SHEET (ONLY) MODIFIED 24 AUGUST 2001 INCLUDES AMENDMENTS (SINCE DATE OF REPRINT) BY: Gazette No. 37 of 1.3.1991, p. 1700 Gazette No. 174 of 13.12.1991, p. 10323 Gazette No. 49 of 19.4.1996, p. 1794 Regulatory Reduction Act 1996 No. 107 Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2000 No. 53 (amended by Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act (No. 2) 2000 No. 93) ---------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: The Regulations are to be repealed on 1.9.2001 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 No. 40, cl. 3 of Sch. 3. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: The Regulations are to be repealed on the commencement of Sch. 2.4 to the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Act 1997 No. 51 but that Act is to be repealed on 1.9.2001 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 No. 40, Sch. 1. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1 ANSTAT PTY LTD
PART 1 PRELIMINARY Citation and commencement 1. (1) These Regulations may be cited as the Engine Drivers and Boiler Attendants Certification Regulations. (2) These Regulations shall take effect on and from the first day of July 1958. (3) * * * * * Definitions 2. (1) In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears: (a) Apprentice and trainee apprentice have the meanings respectively assigned to them by the Industrial Arbitration Act 1940 as amended by subsequent Acts. Apprenticeship means employment as an apprentice or trainee apprentice. Approved trade means the trade of mechanical fitter or such other trade as the Authority may for the time being accept as being equivalent, for the purposes of these Regulations, to that trade. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations means the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations made under the Act and published in Government Gazette No. 94 of 22nd September 1944 as subsequently amended. Certificate means certificate of competency or service granted and issued pursuant to these Regulations. engine of first class requirements means engine to which a certificate of the first class is appropriate but to which a certificate of the second class is not appropriate. engine of second class requirements means engine to which a certificate of the second class is appropriate. The Act means the Factories, Shops and Industries Act 1962. Traction engine means any vehicle, other than a locomotive, propelled by steam generated on the vehicle, and includes a road roller so propelled. (b) Other terms and expressions have the meanings assigned to them by Part 2 of the Act. (2) These Regulations shall apply to all boilers and to the following engines (whether such boilers and such engines are in factories or not): Stationary steam engines, including steam turbines, and stationary internal combustion engines. Traction engines. Provided that these Regulations shall not apply to (a) any engine or boiler of a crane or hoist, as defined by the Construction Safety Act 1912. (b) any stationary steam engine the area of the cylinder or the combined area of the cylinders of which is less than 0.075 square metre; (c) any steam turbine of less than 150 kilowatts; or (d) any boiler having a heating surface not exceeding 2 square metres. PART 2 3. * * * * * 2 ANSTAT PTY LTD
PART 3 CERTIFICATES Types of certificates 4. (1) The Authority may, subject to the provisions of these Regulations, grant and issue the following certificates: (a) Certificates of competency of the following designations and certificates of service of the corresponding designations: Steam engine driver s certificate of competency (first class). Steam engine driver s certificate of competency (second class). Locomotive engine driver s certificate of competency (steam locomotives). Locomotive engine driver s certificate of competency (internal combustion engined locomotives). Locomotive engine driver s certificate of competency (electric locomotives). Traction engine driver s certificate of competency. Internal combustion engine driver s certificate of competency (first class unrestricted). Internal combustion engine driver s certificate of competency (first class restricted). Internal combustion engine driver s certificate of competency (second class gas and surface ignition engines). Internal combustion engine driver s certificate of competency (second class compression ignition engines). (b) Boiler attendant s certificate of competency. (2) (a) The Authority may, without examination, grant and issue such certificate of service as engine driver as the Authority considers appropriate to any person who within one year after the commencement of these Regulations makes application therefor and who satisfies the Authority by documentary or other evidence that by virtue of his service as an engine driver before such commencement he is competent to be employed as and to act in the capacity of engine driver of a class or type of engine to which these Regulations apply. (b) The Authority may, without examination, grant and issue a locomotive engine driver s certificate of service (electric locomotives) to any person who before the first day of September 1960 makes application therefor and who satisfies the Authority by documentary or other evidence that by virtue of his service as an engine driver before the first day of March 1960 he is competent to be employed as and to act in the capacity of an engine driver of electric locomotives. (3) The Authority may, without examination, and notwithstanding any other provision of these Regulations, grant and issue such certificate of competency as the Authority considers appropriate to any person who is the holder of an engineer s, engine driver s or boiler attendant s certificate of competency granted after examination by any duly constituted authority (whether in New South Wales or elsewhere) which the Authority may approve. The granting of any such certificate may be by the endorsement or notation of the original certificate. Where any person being the holder of an engineer s, engine driver s or boiler attendant s certificate which appears to have been granted to him by a duly constituted authority makes application to the Authority for the granting of a certificate pursuant to this paragraph, the Authority may, pending the consideration of such application, grant and issue to him an interim certificate of competency in respect of such class or type of engine or boiler and having currency for such period as the Authority may determine: Provided that on the final determination of the application the period of currency of such certificate shall, if it has not previously expired, be deemed to have expired. Any interim certificate so issued may, notwithstanding any other provision of these Regulations, be cancelled or suspended by the Authority for any reason it deems proper. (4) Notwithstanding any other provision of these Regulations, where the Authority is not satisfied that an applicant for a certificate is competent to be employed as or to act in the capacity of an engine driver or boiler attendant of all engines or boilers of the class or type to which such certificate would be appropriate but is satisfied that he is competent to be 3 ANSTAT PTY LTD
employed as or to act in the capacity of an engine driver or boiler attendant of some less extensive class or type of such engines or boilers, the Authority may grant and issue to the applicant a certificate restricted to that less extensive class or type of engines or boilers. Such certificate shall bear a notation setting forth the class or type of engines or boilers to which it is restricted. Where the holder of a certificate which is so restricted applies to the Authority for the removal or variation of such restriction and satisfies the Authority, by examination or otherwise, that since the issue of the certificate he has acquired further or other experience, the Authority may remove such restriction, or may vary it in such manner as it deems proper in the circumstances. An application made pursuant to this paragraph shall be in or to the effect of Form E 8 contained in the Second Schedule to these Regulations. (5) A boiler attendant s certificate of competency issued pursuant to the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations and in force immediately before the commencement of these Regulations shall, notwithstanding the rescission of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations or of any part thereof whether before or after such commencement, be deemed for the purposes of these Regulations to be a boiler attendant s certificate of competency granted and issued pursuant to these Regulations and: (a) if such certificate was issued in respect of all boilers, to be appropriate to all boilers; (b) if such certificate was issued in respect of a class or type of boiler, to be appropriate to that class or type of boilers; (c) if such certificate was issued in respect of all boilers other than boilers of a class or type specified therein, to be appropriate to all boilers other than boilers of the class or type so specified. (6) Where by these Regulations a certificate of competency of any designation is expressed to be appropriate to a class or type of engine or boiler, each such certificate, and each certificate of service of the corresponding designation, shall be appropriate to that class or type of engine or boiler only: Provided that notwithstanding any other provision of these Regulations an interim certificate granted pursuant to paragraph (3) of this Regulation shall be appropriate only to the class or type of engine or boiler in respect of which it is granted and a certificate restricted in accordance with paragraph (4) of this Regulation shall be appropriate only to the class or type of engine or boiler to which it is for the time being restricted. Granting and issue of certificates 5. (1) Except as otherwise provided by these Regulations, certificates of competency shall be granted by the Authority only after examination in the subjects prescribed by these Regulations. (2) Examinations for certificates of competency shall be under the supervision of an inspector authorised in that behalf by the Authority and shall be held at such places and at such times as may, from time to time, be determined by the Authority. (3) Upon an applicant passing the prescribed examination, the Authority, being satisfied of his fitness in all other respects, may grant and issue to him the appropriate certificate of competency. (4) Except as otherwise provided by these Regulations, before the Authority grants to any applicant a certificate the applicant shall satisfy the Authority: (a) as to his sobriety, ability and general good conduct; (b) that his experience as an engine driver or boiler attendant is in accordance with, or equivalent to, the requirements of these Regulations for the certificate applied for; (c) that he is able to write a legible hand and that his knowledge of the English language is sufficient to enable him to perform the duties required of a holder of the certificate applied for; (d) that he is not subject to deafness, defective sight or other physical infirmity which would render him unfit to perform efficiently his duties as the holder of the certificate applied for. In this connection the Authority may require the applicant to produce a 4 ANSTAT PTY LTD
medical certificate signed by a legally qualified medical practitioner; and (e) that he is not under the minimum age nor over the maximum age prescribed by these Regulations for the holder of the certificate sought. In this connection the Authority may require the applicant to produce documentary proof of age. Provided that where an applicant for a certificate of competency is over the maximum age prescribed by these Regulations the Authority may allow him to sit for the examination, and may grant such certificate, where he has produced evidence satisfactory to the Authority that he has had the requisite experience before attaining such age. (5) An applicant for a certificate of competency shall produce original testimonials or certificates signed by his employer and, if the Authority so requires, by an engine driver whom he has been assisting or by the principal of an educational institution, approved by the Authority, where he has been receiving instruction, and such documents shall specify clearly: (a) the class of engine or boiler he has attended or assisted to attend; (b) the size and number of cylinders of the engine or the heating surface of the boiler; and (c) * * * * * Where an applicant is unable, for any sufficient reason, to produce the aforesaid testimonials or certificates the Authority may accept such other evidence of his having the experience required by these Regulations as the Authority may consider sufficient. (6) The Authority may refuse to issue a certificate to any person who in its opinion is not a fit and proper person to hold such certificate. (7) (a) An application for a certificate shall be in or to the effect of Form E1, E2, E3, E5 or E6, as the case may require, contained in the Second Schedule to these Regulations, and shall be accompanied by the application fee prescribed by the First Schedule to these Regulations together with the other certificates or documents required by these Regulations to be furnished. (b) An application for the granting of a certificate pursuant to paragraph (3) of Regulation 4 of these Regulations shall be verified by statutory declaration. (8) A certificate shall, subject to paragraphs (3) and (4) of Regulation 4 of these Regulations, be in or to the effect of the appropriate form contained in the Third Schedule to these Regulations. (9) A person to whom a certificate in or to the effect of a form contained in the Third Schedule to these Regulations has been issued shall, on receiving such certificate, forthwith sign the same with his usual signature in the space provided thereon for such signature and until he does so shall not be deemed to be the holder of such certificate. Cancellation and suspension of certificates 6. (1) The Minister may, upon the report of the Authority that the holder of a certificate has been guilty of a breach of these Regulations or has been guilty of any misconduct in respect of his duties or has developed any symptom of epilepsy or any other defect or infirmity likely to render him unfit to be trusted to perform efficiently his duties as an engine driver or boiler attendant, cancel such certificate or suspend it for such period as the Minister may think fit. (2) Where the Authority recommends the cancellation or suspension of a certificate, it may at the same time or at any later time suspend such certificate pending consideration by the Minister of such recommendation. (3) Where the Authority is satisfied that a certificate has been improperly obtained, the Authority may cancel or suspend such certificate. (4) Where a certificate has been cancelled or suspended: (a) the Authority shall notify verbally or in writing the holder of the certificate of such cancellation or suspension; and (b) the holder of the certificate shall forthwith, if the Authority or a member thereof or an 5 ANSTAT PTY LTD
inspector so requires verbally or in writing, and in any case within seven days from the date when such holder is notified of the cancellation or suspension, deliver such certificate to the Authority. Statements of particulars 7. Where the Authority is satisfied that a certificate has been lost, destroyed or mutilated, it may issue to the holder, on application being made by him, a statement of the particulars contained in such certificate. Such statement may be in the form of a duplicate certificate duly certified by the Authority as being a true copy of the original certificate. An application for the issue of such a statement shall be in or to the effect of Form E7 contained in the Second Schedule to these Regulations, shall be accompanied by the application fee prescribed by the First Schedule to these Regulations, and shall be verified by statutory declaration. Steam engine driver s certificate of competency (first class) 8. (1) A steam engine driver s certificate of competency (first class) shall be appropriate to all stationary steam engines (including steam turbines) and boilers to which these Regulations apply. (2) An applicant for a steam engine driver s certificate of competency (first class) shall produce evidence satisfactory to the Authority that at the date of examination he is not under the age of 21 years nor over the age of 60 years and also that either: (a) he has been the holder of a steam engine driver s certificate of competency or service (second class) or of a certificate of competency granted by any duly constituted and recognised authority which, in the opinion of the Authority, is equivalent thereto, for a period of not less than twelve months and during that period: (i) has been in charge, for not less than 600 hours, of a steam engine of second class requirements, of which the area of the cylinder or the combined area of the cylinders exceeded 0.3 square metre; or (ii) has been in charge, for not less than 600 hours, of a steam turbine of not less than 370 kilowatts; or (iii) has been in charge, for not less than six months, of a steam engine of second class requirements and has also assisted, for at least a further 300 hours during a period of six months, to drive a steam engine of first class requirements; or (b) that he has been the holder of a steam engine driver s certificate of competency or service (second class) for a period of not less than twelve months and during that period has assisted to drive a steam engine of first class requirements for at least twelve hours in each of at least 52 weeks; or (c) that since the completion of his apprenticeship in an approved trade he has for not less than three months been employed in the making, repairing or installing of steam engines and has for not less than eighty hours assisted to operate a steam engine of first class requirements or of second class requirements; or (d) that he has had such training in mechanical engineering, including the operation of steam machinery, for a period of not less than five years as the Authority may consider sufficient. (3) An applicant for a steam engine driver s certificate of competency (first class) must pass an examination and satisfy the Authority that he: (a) has a sufficient knowledge of arithmetic, mensuration and simple machines to enable him to solve elementary practical questions in respect of engines, boilers and capacities of bunkers and tanks; and (b) has a satisfactory knowledge of all common types of boilers used for land purposes, their fittings and construction; the causes, effects and usual remedies for incrustation and corrosion; the safe operation and correct methods of firing boilers, and the 6 ANSTAT PTY LTD
(c) correct action to be taken in case of accident to a boiler; and has a satisfactory knowledge of steam engines including steam turbines and is able to make simple sketches and describe the different parts of such engines and their function; is able to explain the use and the setting of the valve operating mechanism of steam engines; and is able to describe the use of auxiliary appliances used with modern steam plant, such as condensers and pumps. Steam engine driver s certificate of competency (second class) 9. (1) A steam engine driver s certificate of competency (second class) shall be appropriate to all stationary steam engines the area of cylinder or combined area of cylinders of which does not exceed 0.5 square metre and to all steam turbines not exceeding 550 kilowatts capacity. (2) An applicant for a steam engine driver s certificate of competency (second class) shall produce evidence satisfactory to the Authority that at the date of examination he is not under the age of twenty years nor over the age of sixty years, and also that either: (a) he has for a period of not less than twelve months been the holder of a certificate appropriate to all boilers, or of a certificate of competency as boiler attendant issued in respect of all boilers under the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations; and (i) has been in charge, for not less than three months, of a steam engine of which the area of the cylinder or the combined area of the cylinders was not less than 0.05 square metre, or of a steam turbine of not less than 110 kilowatts, and has also, for not less than 300 hours during a further period of six months, assisted to drive a steam engine of first class requirements or of second class requirements; or (ii) has assisted to drive an engine of first class requirements or of second class requirements for at least twelve hours in each of not less than fifty-two weeks; or that (b) he has served at least four years apprenticeship in an approved trade and has been employed for at least three months in the making, repairing and installing of steam engines and has also for not less than 120 hours assisted to operate a steam engine of first class requirements or of second class requirements; or (c) he has had such other training in mechanical engineering, including the operation of steam machinery, for a period of not less than four years as the Authority may consider sufficient. (3) An applicant for a steam engine driver s certificate of competency (second class) must pass an examination and satisfy the Authority that he: (a) has a knowledge of arithmetic sufficient to enable him to calculate simple plane areas and to solve elementary problems relating to boilers and engines; and (b) is conversant with the working parts of steam engines including steam turbines, pumps and boilers in general use including the running of same, and is able to explain how to detect defects and state what action is necessary in the ordinary emergencies that may arise in the control and operation of engines, pumps and boilers to which an engine driver s certificate of competency (second class) is appropriate. Locomotive engine driver s certificates of competency 10. (1) A locomotive engine driver s certificate of competency (steam locomotives) shall be appropriate to: (a) all steam locomotives to which these Regulations apply; (b) all engines to which a steam engine driver s certificate of competency (second class) is appropriate; and (c) boilers of the locomotive type. (2) A locomotive engine driver s certificate of competency (internal combustion engined 7 ANSTAT PTY LTD
locomotives) shall be appropriate to: (a) all internal combustion engined locomotives, and (b) all engines to which an internal combustion engine driver s certificate of competency (second class compression ignition engines) is appropriate. (2A) A locomotive engine driver s certificate of competency (electric locomotives) shall be appropriate to all electric locomotives. (3) (a) An applicant for a locomotive engine driver s certificate of competency (steam locomotives) shall produce evidence satisfactory to the Authority that he is at the date of examination not under the age of 21 years nor over the age of sixty years and that: (i) he is the holder of a certificate appropriate to boilers of the locomotive type, and (ii) he has had not less than 600 hours experience during any period of twelve months assisting to drive a steam locomotive, and (iii) he has a thorough knowledge of the traffic rules applying to privately owned locomotives travelling on any part of the New South Wales Government Railway system and to the private railway system in which he is to be employed. (b) The applicant must pass an examination and satisfy the Authority that: (i) he has a satisfactory knowledge of the function of the different parts of steam locomotives, and of how temporary repairs could be effected in case of derangement to such a locomotive or its boiler; and (ii) he is familiar with the operation of braking systems used on steam locomotives; and (iii) he has a satisfactory knowledge of all subjects relating to steam engines included in the examination for the steam engine driver s certificate of competency (second class). (4) (a) An applicant for a locomotive engine driver s certificate (internal combustion engined locomotives) shall produce evidence satisfactory to the Authority that he is at the date of examination not under the age of twenty-one years nor over the age of sixty years, and that: (i) he has had not less than 600 hours experience during any period of twelve months assisting to drive an internal combustion engined locomotive; and (ii) he has a thorough knowledge of the traffic rules applying to privately owned locomotives travelling on any part of the New South Wales Government Railway system and to the private railway system in which he is to be employed. (b) The applicant must pass an examination and satisfy the Authority that: (i) he has a satisfactory knowledge of the functions of the different parts of internal combustion engined locomotives, and of how temporary repairs could be effected in case of derangement of such a locomotive or its engine; and (ii) he is familiar with the operation of braking systems used on locomotives; and (iii) he has a satisfactory knowledge of all subjects included in the examination for internal combustion engine driver s certificate of competency (second class compression ignition engines). (5) (a) An applicant for a locomotive engine driver s certificate of competency (electric locomotives) shall produce evidence satisfactory to the Authority that he is at the date of the examination not under the age of twenty-one years nor over the age of sixty years, and that: (i) he has had not less than 300 hours experience during any period of twelve months assisting to drive an electric locomotive; and (ii) he has a thorough knowledge of the traffic rules applying to privately owned locomotives travelling on any part of the New South Wales 8 ANSTAT PTY LTD
Government Railways system and to the private railway system in which he is to be employed. (b) The applicant must pass an examination and satisfy the Authority that: (i) he has a satisfactory knowledge of the functions of the different parts of the electric control mechanism and switchgear of electric locomotives, and of how temporary repairs could be effected in case of derangement of such a locomotive; and (ii) he is familiar with the operation of braking systems used on electric locomotives. Traction engine driver s certificate of competency 11. (1) A traction engine driver s certificate of competency shall be appropriate to all traction engines to which these Regulations apply, and to the boilers thereof. (2) (a) An applicant for a traction engine driver s certificate of competency shall produce evidence satisfactory to the Authority that he is at the date of examination not under the age of twenty years nor over the age of sixty years, and that: (i) he is the holder of a certificate appropriate to boilers of the locomotive type; and (ii) while the holder of such certificate he has had not less than 100 hours experience assisting to drive a traction engine; and (iii) he has a thorough knowledge of the rules of the road and the conditions under which traction engines are allowed to travel on public roads. (b) The applicant must pass an examination and satisfy the Authority that he has a satisfactory knowledge of the functions of the different parts of a traction engine, and of how temporary repairs could be effected in case of derangement to a traction engine or its boiler. Internal combustion engine driver s certificates of competency (first class) 12. (1) An internal combustion engine driver s certificate of competency (first class unrestricted) shall be appropriate to all stationary internal combustion engines to which these Regulations apply. (2) An applicant for an internal combustion engine driver s certificate of competency (first class unrestricted) shall produce evidence satisfactory to the Authority that at the date of examination he is not under the age of twenty-one years nor over the age of sixty years and also that either: (a) he has been the holder of an internal combustion engine driver s certificate (second class gas and surface ignition engines) for a period of not less than twelve months and during that period has been: (i) in charge, for at least 600 hours, of a compression ignition engine of second class requirements of which the area of the cylinder or the combined area of the cylinders exceeded 0.3 square metre; or (ii) in charge of a compression ignition engine of second class requirements for six months and has also assisted to drive a compression ignition engine of first class requirements for a further period of 300 hours during a period of six months; or (iii) assisting to drive a compression ignition engine of first class requirements for at least twelve hours in each of not less than fifty-two weeks; or (b) since the completion of his apprenticeship in an approved trade he has for not less than three months been employed in the making, repairing or installing of internal combustion engines and has for not less than eighty hours assisted to operate a compression ignition and surface ignition engine of first class requirements or of second class requirements; or (c) he has had such training in mechanical engineering, including the operation of internal combustion engines, for a period of five years as the Authority may consider 9 ANSTAT PTY LTD
sufficient. (3) An applicant for an internal combustion engine driver s certificate of competency (first class unrestricted) must pass an examination and satisfy the Authority that he: (a) has a sufficient knowledge of arithmetic, mensuration and simple machines to enable him to solve elementary practical questions in respect of internal combustion engines and capacities of oil tanks; (b) has a satisfactory knowledge of the types of internal combustion engines in common use, the methods of ignition, timing, principles and operation of suction gas plants, fuel, starting, lubrication and cooling systems and the principles and operation of multi-stage air compressors; and (c) has a satisfactory knowledge of the correct method of starting and stopping various types of internal combustion engines, and of the running of such engines. (4) An internal combustion engine driver s certificate of competency (first class restricted) shall be appropriate to all stationary compression ignition engines to which these Regulations apply. (5) An applicant for an internal combustion engine driver s certificate of competency (first class restricted) shall produce evidence satisfactory to the Authority that at the date of examination he is not under the age of twenty-one years nor over the age of sixty years and also that either: (a) he has been the holder of a certificate appropriate to internal combustion compression ignition engines of second class requirements for a period of not less than twelve months and during that period has been: (i) in charge, for at least 600 hours, of a compression ignition engine of second class requirements of which the area of the cylinder or the combined area of the cylinders exceeded 0.3 square metre; or (ii) in charge of a compression ignition engine of second class requirements for six months and has also assisted to drive a compression ignition engine of first class requirements for a further period of 300 hours during a period of six months; or (iii) assisting to drive a compression ignition engine of first class requirements for a period of at least twelve hours in each of not less than fifty-two weeks; or (b) since the completion of his apprenticeship in an approved trade he has for not less than three months been employed in the making, repairing or installing of internal combustion engines and has for not less than eighty hours assisted to operate a compression ignition engine of first class requirements or of second class requirements; or (c) he has had such training in mechanical engineering, including the operation of internal combustion engines, for a period of five years as the Authority may consider sufficient. (6) An applicant for an internal combustion engine driver s certificate of competency (first class restricted) must pass an examination and satisfy the Authority that he: (a) has a sufficient knowledge of arithmetic, mensuration and simple machines to enable him to solve elementary practical questions in respect of internal combustion engines and capacities of oil tanks; (b) has a satisfactory knowledge of the types of compression ignition engines in common use and the principles of operation, fuel and starting systems, valve timing, cooling and lubrication, and the principle and operation of multi-stage air compressors; and (c) has a satisfactory knowledge of the correct method of starting and stopping compression ignition engines and the running of such engines. Internal combustion engine driver s certificates of competency (second class) 13. (1) An internal combustion engine driver s certificate of competency (second 10 ANSTAT PTY LTD
class gas and surface ignition engines) shall be appropriate to all stationary gas and surface ignition engines to which these Regulations apply and to all stationary compression ignition engines of second class requirements. (2) An applicant for an internal combustion engine driver s certificate of competency (second class gas and surface ignition engines) shall produce evidence satisfactory to the Authority that at the date of examination he is not under the age of eighteen years nor over the age of sixty years and also that either: (a) he has, for not less than 600 hours during a period of nine months, assisted to drive a gas or surface ignition engine of which the area of the cylinder or the combined areas of the cylinders exceeded 0.075 square metre; or (b) he has, for not less than 520 hours during a period of six months, been in charge of a gas or surface ignition engine of which the area of the cylinder or the combined area of the cylinders was not less than 0.05 square metre and not more than 0.075 square metre, and has also during a further period of three months assisted for not less than 100 hours to drive an internal combustion engine of which the area of the cylinder or the combined area of the cylinders exceeded 0.095 square metre; or (c) he has, for not less than 400 hours during a period of six months, assisted to drive a gas or surface ignition engine of which the area of the cylinder or the combined area of the cylinders exceeded 0.075 square metre, and has also, during a further period of three months, assisted for not less than 200 hours to drive a compression ignition engine of which the area of the cylinder or the combined area of the cylinders exceeded 0.05 square metre; or (d) he has served at least four years apprenticeship in an approved trade and has been employed for at least three months in the making, repairing or installing of internal combustion engines and also has for not less than 120 hours assisted to operate a surface ignition engine the area of cylinder or combined area of cylinders of which is not less than 0.075 square metre; or (e) he has had such training in mechanical engineering, including the operation of surface ignition engines, for a period of five years as the Authority may consider sufficient. (3) An applicant for an internal combustion engine driver s certificate of competency (second class gas and surface ignition engines) must pass an examination and satisfy the Authority that he: (a) has a sufficient knowledge of arithmetic to enable him to calculate simple plane areas and to solve elementary problems relating to internal combustion engines; and (b) is conversant with the working parts of internal combustion engines and suction gas plants in general use including the running of same, and is able to explain how to detect faults and state what action is necessary in the ordinary emergencies that may arise in the control and operation of engines and plant to which such a certificate is appropriate. (4) An internal combustion engine driver s certificate of competency (second class compression ignition engines) shall be appropriate to all stationary compression ignition engines the area of cylinder or combined area of cylinders of which does not exceed 0.42 square metre. (5) An applicant for an internal combustion engine driver s certificate of competency (second class compression ignition engines) shall produce evidence satisfactory to the Authority that at the date of examination he is not under the age of eighteen years nor over the age of sixty years and also that either: (a) he has for not less than 300 hours during a period of four months been in charge of a compression ignition engine of which the area of the cylinder or the combined area of the cylinders exceeded 0.05 square metre, and has also, during a further period of two months, assisted for not less than 100 hours to drive a compression ignition engine of first class requirements or of second class requirements; or (b) he has assisted to drive a compression ignition engine of second class requirements for not less than 500 hours during a period of six months; or 11 ANSTAT PTY LTD
(c) he has served at least four years apprenticeship in an approved trade and has been employed for at least three months in the making, repairing or installing of internal combustion engines and has for not less than 120 hours assisted to operate a compression ignition engine of first class requirements or of second class requirements; or (d) he has had such training in mechanical engineering, including the operation of compression ignition engines, for a period of five years as the Authority may consider sufficient. (6) An applicant for an internal combustion engine driver s certificate of competency (second class compression ignition engines) must pass an examination and satisfy the Authority that he: (a) has a sufficient knowledge of arithmetic to enable him to calculate simple plane areas and to solve elementary problems relating to internal combustion engines; and (b) is conversant with the working parts of compression ignition engines in general use and is able to explain how to detect faults and state what action is necessary in ordinary emergencies that may arise in the control and operation of engines to which such certificate is appropriate. 14, 15. * * * * * Boiler attendant s certificate of competency 16. (1) A boiler attendant s certificate of competency shall be appropriate to all boilers to which these Regulations apply. (2) An applicant for a boiler attendant s certificate of competency shall produce evidence satisfactory to the Authority that he is, at the date of examination, not under the age of eighteen years nor over the age of sixty years and also that either: (a) he has assisted in the operation of a boiler for not less than 300 hours during any period of six months; or (b) he has assisted in the operation of a boiler for not less than 200 hours during any period of six months and in addition has satisfactorily completed a course of practical instruction in the operation of boilers at a trade, technical or other training school approved by the Authority. (3) An applicant for a boiler attendant s certificate of competency must pass an examination and satisfy the Authority that: (a) he has a competent knowledge of the various types of boilers in common use and their fittings, mountings and accessories; (b) he thoroughly understands the safe operation of boilers and the preparation of a boiler for inspection; (c) he is familiar with the various correct methods of firing boilers; and (d) he understands the correct action to be taken in case of accident to a boiler. PART 4 PENALTIES AND GENERAL Offences 17. (1) Except as otherwise provided by this Part of these Regulations: (a) after the expiration of a period of one year from the date of commencement of these Regulations, no person shall be employed as or act in the capacity of an engine driver of any class or type of engine to which these Regulations apply, other than an electric locomotive, unless he is the holder of a certificate which is appropriate to that class or type of engine; (a1) after the 31st day of August 1960, no person shall be employed as or act in the capacity of an engine driver of an electric locomotive unless he is the holder of a certificate appropriate to electric locomotives; 12 ANSTAT PTY LTD
(b) no person shall be employed as or act in the capacity of a boiler attendant of any class or type of boiler to which these Regulations apply unless he is the holder of a certificate which is appropriate to that class or type of boiler. Maximum penalty: 25 penalty units. (2) Where a person is employed as an engine driver or boiler attendant contrary to the provisions of this Regulation, any person knowingly so employing him shall be guilty of a breach of these Regulations. Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units in the case of a corporation or 50 penalty units in any other case. (3) For the purposes of this Part of these Regulations, the holder of a certificate means, subject to paragraph (9) of Regulation 5 of these Regulations, the person to whom such certificate has been granted and issued: Provided that a person whose certificate has been cancelled or is for the time being suspended or the period of whose certificate, being an interim certificate, has expired shall be deemed not to be the holder of such certificate. (4) The provisions of paragraph (1) of this Regulation shall not apply to: (a) the driving of an engine or attendance upon a boiler for the purpose only of tests or trials, or in the course of an examination conducted for the purposes of these Regulations; (b) the driving of an engine or attendance upon a boiler by any person who is the holder of a permit issued by the Chief Inspector authorising him to act as a driver of that engine or as a boiler attendant of that boiler during a period specified in such permit, where such period has not elapsed; or (c) attendance upon a boiler by a person who immediately before the commencement of these Regulations was the holder of a permit issued pursuant to Regulation 73 of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations, where the period stated in such permit has not elapsed. Exemptions 18. The Chief Inspector, may, by certificate in writing under his hand, exempt the driver of any engine or the attendant of any boiler from any or all of the provisions of these Regulations where he is satisfied that such provisions cannot reasonably be applied to the driver of such engine or class or type of engine or to the attendant of such boiler or class or type of boiler, as the case may be. Limitation of work 19. The Chief Inspector, may, by notice under his hand given to the driver of any engine or engines or to his employer, or both to such driver and to such employer, prohibit the performance by such driver of such work, additional to the driving of that engine or of those engines, as may be specified in the notice, and every person to whom such notice is given shall comply with the terms thereof. Duties of certificate holders 20. (1) The holder of an engine driver s certificate shall carry out his duties of engine driving in such a manner as to ensure the safe operation of the engine or engines. Maximum penalty: 25 penalty units. (2) The holder of a certificate shall when acting in the capacity of boiler attendant carry out his duties of firing and/or controlling the feed water in such manner as to ensure the safe operation of the boiler. In this connection he shall test the glass water gauges at least once in every shift to *enure their correct functioning. Maximum penalty: 25 penalty units. ----------------------------------------------------------- 13 ANSTAT PTY LTD
*Sic (3) The holder of a certificate shall, when so required by an inspector at any reasonable time, produce such certificate for examination by such inspector. The holder shall be deemed to have complied with this Regulation if he produces as aforesaid to the Inspector a statement issued to him pursuant to Regulation 7 of these Regulations. In this Regulation certificate includes a permit issued pursuant to Regulation 17 of these Regulations. Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units. False statements 21. Any person who knowingly makes any false representations in connection with the issue of any certificate, or of any permit referred to in Regulation 17 of these Regulations, or forges or falsifies any certificate or any such permit, or makes use of any certificate or of any such permit knowing it to be forged or falsified shall be guilty of a breach of these Regulations. Maximum penalty: 25 penalty units. Prescribed qualifications for certificates of competency issued after the commencement of the Occupational Health and Safety (Certificates of Competency) Regulation 1996 22. (1) This clause applies to all certificates of competency issued under these Regulations after the commencement of the Occupational Health and Safety (Certificates of Competency) Regulation 1996 and has effect despite any other provision of these Regulations. (2) The qualification for a certificate of competency in respect of any activity for which such a certificate is required by these Regulations is a certificate of competency in force under the Occupational Health and Safety (Certificates of Competency) Regulation 1996 in relation to work of the kind involved in the carrying out of that activity. Exemption from requirements of these Regulations for holders of certificates of competency issued under the Occupational Health and Safety (Certificates of Competency) Regulation 1996 23. A person does not commit an offence under Regulation 17 in relation to any activity referred to in paragraph (1) of that Regulation if the person carrying out that activity is the holder of a certificate of competency in force under the Occupational Health and Safety (Certificates of Competency) Regulation 1996 in relation to work of the kind involved in the carrying out of that activity. FIRST SCHEDULE FEES 1. The application fee payable under Regulation 5 (7) for a certificate of competency is $60. Where the applicant for a certificate of competency has previously paid the appropriate fee, but has failed to attend for examination for a reason satisfactory to the Authority, no fee is payable. 2. The fee to be paid for: (a) a certificate of service; (b) a certificate under Regulation 4 (3) (unless the applicant is the holder of an interim certificate of competency); or (c) an interim certificate of competency under Regulation 4 (3), is $30. 14 ANSTAT PTY LTD
3. The application fee under Regulation 7 for a statement of particulars is: (a) $30 for the first statement issued in respect of any certificate; or (b) $45 for any subsequent statement. SECOND SCHEDULE Form E1 ENGINE DRIVERS AND BOILER ATTENDANTS CERTIFICATION REGULATIONS Application for Certificate of Competency as Boiler Attendant or as Engine Driver of Stationary Steam Engines (1) Surname of applicant:... [Block Letters] (2) Christian names:... (3) Full postal address:... (4) Place of birth:... (5)Date of birth:.... (6) Class of certificate for which application is made:... (7) Particulars of testimonials furnished in respect of sobriety and conduct:...... (8) Are you suffering from epilepsy, defective sight or hearing or other physical infirmity likely to interfere with the efficient discharge of your duties?...... (9) Particulars of medical certificate furnished in respect of (8):... (10) Particulars of Experience* Employer s Name and Address Technical or Training School Typ e Boilers Engines Capacit y in Heating Surface Diameter of Cylinder s Turbine kw which Applica nt Served Month s Period of Service Total Hours 15 ANSTAT PTY LTD
*Original and copies of testimonials must be furnished in respect of experience claimed by applicant. (11) Particulars of any certificate as engine driver or boiler attendant held by applicant: No.: Class:....... Date of issue:....... By whom issued:...... (12) I enclose herewith.. for the sum of $....., as [Cheque, Money Order, etc.] required by Regulations. Dated this day of 19. (Signature)...... Form E2 ENGINE DRIVERS AND BOILER ATTENDANTS CERTIFICATION REGULATIONS Application for Certificate of Competency as Engine Driver of a Locomotive or Traction Engine (1) Surname of applicant:... [Block Letters] (2) Christian names:..... (3) Full postal address:... (4) Place of birth:.. (5) Date of birth:........ (6) Class of certificate for which application is made:.. (7) Particulars of testimonials furnished in respect of sobriety and conduct:... (8) Are you suffering from epilepsy, defective sight or hearing or other physical infirmity likely to interfere with the efficient discharge of your duties?..... (9) Particulars of medical certificate furnished in respect of (8):........... (10) Particulars of testimonial or certificate furnished in respect of the applicant s knowledge of the traffic rules applying to privately owned locomotives travelling on the N.S.W. Government Railway system and the private railway system on which he is to be employed:......... (11) Particulars of testimonials, licence or certificate furnished in respect of the applicant s knowledge of the rules of the road and the conditions under which traction engines are allowed to travel on public roads and highways:......... 16 ANSTAT PTY LTD
PARTICULARS OF EXPERIENCE* Employer s Name and Address Type of Engine Service in which Locomotive or Traction Engine is used Capacity in which Applicant served Period of Service Months Total Hours *Original and copies of testimonials must be furnished in respect of experience claimed by applicant. (12) Particulars of any certificate as engine driver or boiler attendant held by applicant: No.:... Class:..... Date of issue:...... By whom issued:...... (13) I enclose herewith.. for the sum of $, as [Cheque, Money Order, etc.] required by Regulations. Dated this day of 19. (Signature)..... Form E3 ENGINE DRIVERS AND BOILER ATTENDANTS CERTIFICATION REGULATIONS Application for Certificate of Competency as Engine Driver of an Internal Combustion Engine (1) Surname of applicant:... [Block Letters] (2) Christian names:..... (3) Full postal address:... (4) Place of birth:...... (5) Date of birth:...... (6) Class of certificate for which application is made:.. (7) Particulars of testimonials furnished in respect of sobriety and conduct:... (8) Are you suffering from epilepsy, defective sight or hearing or other physical infirmity likely to interfere with the efficient discharge of your duties?..... (9) Particulars of medical certificate furnished in respect of (8):........... (10) Particulars of Experience* 17 ANSTAT PTY LTD