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1. The competent authority shall make arrangements for the holding of examinations and for the granting of certificates of qualification.
2. No person shall be granted a certificate of qualification unless —
(a) he has reached a minimum age to be prescribed by the competent authority;
(b) he has served at sea for a minimum period to be prescribed by the competent authority; and
(c) he has passed an examination to be prescribed by the competent authority.
3. The prescribed examination shall provide a practical test of the candidate's ability to prepare meals; it shall also include a test of his knowledge of food values, the drawing up of varied and properly balanced menus, and the handling and storage of food on board ship.
4. The prescribed examination may be conducted and certificates granted either directly by the competent authority or, subject to its control, by an approved school for the training of cooks or other approved body.