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(11.) Explain the different classes of boilers met with on land, how they are put together and stayed, and explain how defects that might arise in the working of boilers should be overcome, in a much fuller manner than in the examination for second-class certificates.

(12.) Be able to make a simple, intelligible hand sketch of any of the working parts of steam-engines and boilers.

SECOND-CLASS ENGINE-DRIVER. (COMPETENCY.)

23. This certificate entitles the holder to drive and have charge of any steam stationary engine (except a winding-engine) the area of cylinder or combined area of cylinders of which does not exceed 200 circular inches, and of its boilers, and of any steam-boiler to which no machinery is attached.

24. An applicant for examination as a second-class engine-driver for taking charge of stationary engines must—

(1.) Be at least nineteen years of age.

(2.) Produce testimonials referred to in paragraphs 15 and 16.

(3.) Be able to read and write the English language.

(4.) Produce satisfactory proof of having assisted to drive an engine, or assisted in attending to a steam-boiler, in either case for at least six months, or having worked in a workshop or workshops where engines are made or repaired as an apprentice or journeyman mechanic at similar work for at least two years, and forward fee of 10s. to the Chief Inspector of Machinery, Wellington.

(5.) Pass an oral examination, and be conversant with engines and boilers, the different parts and uses of same, including the feeding of a boiler and the running of an engine, the keeping of a boiler clean, and explain how he would overcome simple defects that might arise in the management of boilers and engines.

WINDING-ENGINES.

WINDING-ENGINE DRIVERS. (COMPETENCY.)

25. The Board of Examiners appointed under “The Inspection of Machinery Act, 1902” (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”), shall examine, or cause to be examined, in the subjects hereafter specified, all applicants for certificates of competency as winding-engine drivers.

26. An applicant for examination as a winding-engine driver must—

(1.) Be at least twenty-one years of age.

(2.) Produce testimonials referred to in paragraphs 27 or 28.

(3.) Be able to read and write the English language.

27. Every applicant for an engine-driver’s certificate for working winding machinery shall forward with his application a fee of 10s. to the Chief Inspector of Machinery, Wellington. (See also subsection (3) of section 48 of the Act as to other requirements.)

28. The subjects for oral examination shall be as follows :—

STEAM OR AIR WINDING MACHINERY.

(1.) On the different classes of air or steam engines used in winding, and also all the internal and moving parts.

(2.) On the different appliances and indicators used to show the position of cage in shaft, or truck on plane, in which persons are conveyed; also, the meaning of the different signals used in mines.

(3.) On the different kinds of boilers used for winding-engines and their connections, and the effect of impurities in water used in such boilers, and the different methods adopted to keep them clean.

(4.) On the power of air or steam engines.

(5.) On the prevention of priming in boilers.

HYDRAULIC WINDING MACHINERY.

(1.) On the different appliances and indicators used to show the position of cage in shaft, or truck on plane, in which persons are conveyed; also, the meaning of the different signals used in mines.

(2.) On the different appliances in winding with hydraulic machinery, and the methods adopted for letting on and shutting off the water; and the brake employed to control the winding gear.

(3.) On the power of different classes of hydraulic machinery.

VALUE OF WINDING-ENGINE DRIVER’S CERTIFICATE.

29. The holder of a certificate to act as winding-engine driver may work any engine used for winding purposes, any locomotive or traction engine, and any land stationary second-class engine.

TIME AND PLACE OF EXAMINATION.

30. Examinations will be held on the first weekday (or following days if necessary to complete examination) of February, May, August, and November, in the Inspector of Machinery’s offices, Auckland, Wanganui, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch, Timaru, Dunedin, and Invercargill, or such other times and places as may be necessary; and all applications must be lodged with the Chief Inspector of Machinery, Wellington, twenty-one days before the date of examination.

LOCOMOTIVE- AND TRACTION-ENGINES.

LOCOMOTIVE- AND TRACTION-ENGINE DRIVERS. (COMPETENCY.)

31. The Board of Examiners appointed under “The Inspection of Machinery Act, 1902” (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”), shall examine, or cause to be examined, in the subjects hereafter specified, all applicants for certificates of competency as engine-drivers.

32. An applicant for examination as a locomotive- and traction-engine driver must—

(1.) Be at least twenty-one years of age.

(2.) Produce testimonials referred to in paragraph 34.

(3.) Be able to read and write the English language.

33. Every applicant for an engine-driver’s certificate for working a traction, locomotive, or any engine moved from place to place by its own motive power or machinery shall forward a certificate from his present or a former employer, or, in the case of the applicant being the owner, then from a Justice of the Peace, a Postmaster, or two persons of good repute, showing that the applicant has been firing a locomotive or traction engine for six months, or has been in charge of a land engine and boiler for not less than six months, and shall also forward certificates as to character and his fee of 10s. to the Chief Inspector of Machinery, Wellington.

34. The candidate must understand the rule of the road, and under what conditions traction-engines are allowed to travel on public roads and highways.