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The Certification Officer (CO) and his team ensure that trade unions and employers’ associations carry out their statutory duties. Certification Officer works with the Department for Business and Trade .
Class and permitted use of passenger ships, cargo ships, tankers, tugs, tenders, fishing boats, yachts, commercial vessels, and the required certificates.
General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer
Guidance for applying for a Deck CoC for Commercial and Private Yachts.
The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) is the designated UK national authority for approving new road vehicles, agricultural tractors, off-road vehicles and components. VCA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Transport .
How to apply for a full or partial completion certificate after building work on a higher-risk building has been completed.
How to get statutory safety training and the certificates of competency you will need to work in the fishing industry.
Certification Officer (CO) decisions made in response to complaints and applications.
How to conform with the legal requirements for placing medical devices on the market.
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