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Table Z2. —Standard and Results of Examinations.

The examination branch of the Department assists in the arrangements necessary for carrying out the Wiremen's Registration Examinations conducted by the Electrical Wiremen's Registration Board. In addition to those certificates issued as a result of the examinations given in Table Z 2, certificates were also issued in the following cases to candidates who were recommended by Principals of post-primary schools and approved by the Department's Inspectors : —

Table Z3. —Number of Certificates issued by accrediting.

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(These are in addition to those awarded as a result of examination.) Number of Certificates issued. Certificate. Stage of Course at which Certificate is issued. : — 1933. 1934. Intermediate .. At end of Form IV —■i.e., at the end of at least the second 5,619 6,451 year of approved post-primary course Lower leaving .. At end of Form V —i.e., at the end of at least the third year 87 81 of approved post-primary course Higher leaving .. At the end of Form VI —i.e., at the end of at least the fourth 1,101 970 year of approved post-primary course