16. An apprentice who has completed the number of periods prescribed in Schedule B is required to register for the qualification examination no later than 1 month following the termination of apprenticeship. Where the apprentice does not register for the examination, he shall provide a valid reason within the same period of time, otherwise his apprentice competency certificate and apprenticeship booklet shall be suspended.
Such suspension shall be waived as soon as the apprentice registers for the examination.