  
5. Comment on electrician theory examination
While the result of the electrician theory examination
is considerably better than the 36.5% obtained for the
corresponding examination last year the result for the
examination is disappointing with a pass rate of 53%.
It is diffi cult to understand why there are such wide variations
with the pass rates for this examination and not others.
This has not occurred in any other examination type (where
there are suffi ciently large numbers of candidates to make a
comparison) since 2003.
All examination papers are moderated with a view to
ensuring that questions are within the guidelines and within
the general experience of candidates.
As stated in the article on teaching guidelines in this issue
of ELECTRON, the subject material for the electrician level
theoretical and “regulations” examinations is now based on
the critical capabilities and it is envisaged that the change
will benefi t candidates as the examinations will be based
on material candidates should be being trained on through
competency based training programmes.
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