Until the end of 31 December 2013, a reference in this regulation to a licensed asbestos assessor includes a person who is not licensed under section 497 but who—
(a) has acquired through training or experience the knowledge and skills of relevant asbestos removal industry practice; and
(b) either—(i) holds a certification in relation to the specified VET course for asbestos assessor work; or(ii) holds a tertiary qualification in occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, science, building construction or environmental health.