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THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, MARCH 27, 1931.
32. First Class Engineer (Ordinary): Syllabus of Examination.-The candidate is required:-
(a) to display a superior knowledge of all the subjects specified in rule 30: (b) to show that he understands how to maintain in good working condition any machinery or other appliances which may be placed in his charge; how to provide against defects and breakdowns; and also to show that he is competent to carry out or direct any ordinary repairs or renewals that may be required :
(c) to be acquainted with the usual structure of an ordinary steel ship, and understand how to perserve in good condition such parts as the bilges, bunkers, tanks under the boilers, etc. :
(d) to be able to recognise from an indicator diagram any irregularity in the-
working of the engine which it may show, to know how this might be rectified, and to be able to sketch approximately the difference any alteration in the working of the valves, etc., would produce in the diagram:
(e) to be able to make a satisfactory working drawing of one or more of the principal parts of the machinery, or other appliances with which he ought to be familiar, or to complete and develop a given example; and supply the figured dimensions and other particulars necessary to enable the part or parts depicted to be made from the drawing.
(f) to be thoroughly conversant with the principles and practice of surface con- densation, superheating, and the working of steam expansively, and with the economical and efficient use of coal and oil fuel.
33. First Class Certificates without Second. The Government may see fit to allow an applicant who has had no opportunity to obtain a Second Class Certificate, either Imperial or Colonial, to be examined for a First Class Ordinary certificate although he does not possess a Certificate of the lower grade, provided he is able to satisfy them as to the satisfactory character of his services; but these must be ample both as regards length and experience. As a rule, at least 4 years' sea service, a fair proportion of which must have been in a responsible capacity, and qualifying for a First Class Certificate, will be required.
If any such candidate fails to pass the examination for the First Class Certificate, but passes that for the lower grade, he may be given a Second Class Certificate of Com- petency, but no part of the fee will be returned. If he fails in practical knowledge, he may be re-examined for a Second Class Certificate only, subject to the usual regulations. relating to such failures.
34. Endorsement of Certificates.-The holder of a Motor Certificate may have it endorsed for service in steamships provided that he proves at least 12 months" service in foregin trade or 18 months in the home trade in a qualifying capacity in steamships of horse-power not less than that required by these Rules and passes the appropriate examination.
35. Workshop Service. A candidate is expected to have served not less than four years as apprentice Engineer or journeyman, at the making or repairing of steam or internal combustion engines such as would be recognised as affording useful training for a marine engineer. No time served before the age of 15 will be accepted.
Not less than two years of this period should have been devoted to fitting, erecting or repairing engines of suitable size, either in the works or outside, and the remaining two years may have been spent (1) on work of this nature; (2) on work in other branches of the trade, subject to the time allowances specified in the schedule below; (3) at an ap- proved technical school, subject to the conditions specified in rule 38.
SCHEDULE OF TIME ALLOWANCES in respect of workshop service, other than fitting, erecting or repairing, but performed in connection with engines of the nature indicated. above. Total maximum allowance two years.
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Full time.