MAR. 5.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 497

65. VALUATION OF CANDIDATES' WORK.

The value of the work done by candidates in each section of the first-, second-, and third-class examinations will be assessed in accordance with the following scale:—

Marks 0–49 = Weak, denoted by symbol W.
" 50–59 = Consider, denoted by symbol C.
" 60–74 = Good, denoted by symbol G.
" 75–100 = Superior, denoted by symbol S.

In order to pass, the average value of a candidate's work must be “Good,” but his work in the verbal division of the examination must be “Good” or “Superior.”

A “Consider” in either the practical mathematics, drawing, or engineering knowledge paper may be counterbalanced by a “Superior” in any of the other sections.

Two “Considers” or one “Weak” will entail failure.

66. VERBAL EXAMINATION.

The practical rather than the theoretical knowledge of the candidate should be tested in this section of the examination, and no candidate should be failed in the verbal examination without having been closely questioned on the points on which failure takes place.

The verbal examination should comprise questions on the management of the main engines, boilers, and auxiliary machinery at sea, the duties of the supervising engineer, the periodical examinations of the working-parts, and the overhaul and adjustment of the machinery in port.

As candidates must be able to deal satisfactorily with breakdowns and defects in the machinery, it is considered of great importance that they should have an extensive knowledge of the particulars of actual mishaps which have occurred at sea, and be able to explain how these might have been prevented, and how they were remedied.

A candidate who has had no personal experience of any breakdowns or defects, or who is unable to describe machinery failures that have occurred in the experience of others, should be closely questioned as to his knowledge of engine and boiler construction and repair.

As it is possible for a candidate who may be unable to calculate horse-power from indicator diagrams, strength of boiler-seams, &c., to pass in practical mathematics, and as a drawing may be passed as such although containing faults of a practical description, the Examiner should scrutinize the candidate's worked papers with a view to testing, if necessary, his ability in respect to the matters indicated above, and also with a view to including in the verbal examination questions on such practical deficiencies as may appear in his papers.

Should a candidate fail in verbals, the points on which failure takes place should be stated in the Examiner's report on the examination.

67. FAILURE IN EXAMINATION.

Should a candidate fail in practical knowledge he may not present himself for re-examination until he can produce proof of six months’ further sea service in a qualifying capacity in a foreign-going ship, or nine months’ similar service in the home trade. Failure in subjects ignorance of which might lead an engineer to do something actually unsafe in the management of any part of a ship’s machinery will be regarded as failure in practical knowledge.

A candidate who fails through ignorance of fundamental principles, or on account of general defectiveness throughout the examination should not be re-examined for any certificate until after a lapse of six months. In such a case, if the candidate's deficiencies indicate the necessity for further study rather than practical experience, he need not be required to perform additional sea service.

In ordinary cases of failure, a first- or second-class candidate may present himself for re-examination at any of the times specified in section 8, but if he fails three times in any part or parts of the examination within any period of three months, he will not be re-examined until after a lapse of three months from the date of the last failure.

The candidate for a third-class certificate who fails to pass may, in ordinary cases of failure, present himself for re-examination at any of the times specified in section 8. Should such a candidate fail through lack of practical knowledge or ignorance of fundamental principles, or on account of general defectiveness throughout the examination, he should not be re-examined until after a lapse of three months.

In any cases of failure the re-examination must embrace all the subjects.