In the context of both practical and written examinations at phase 2 in the cp apprenticeship, there are 7 possible results for those examinations:
Credit: Substantially exceeded the minimum requirements specified (13 or more out of 15 answers correct in theory examinations, all the essential points plus at least 2 desirable points correct in practical examinations).
Pass: Minimum of pass in all elements of assessment. (10 - 12 out of 15 answers correct in theory examinations, and all essential points correct in practical examinations).
Referral: Standard not achieved (fail).
Deferral: Apprentice given approval to defer the assessment event to a later date.