16th Edition or not
Jun 27th 2007, 5:37 pm
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Re: 16th Edition or not
Hi, I have done the 2391 but I did not know at the time that I would be emigrating to oz. If I did know I don't think I would have done it as I paid for the course myself. But like Steve 'o said above 2391 like the 2400 isnt just an exam theres a lot of practical learning in these courses and whilst australia doesn't recognise the paper
i feel that these courses do make for a better sparky.
i feel that these courses do make for a better sparky.
Jun 27th 2007, 6:02 pm
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Re: 16th Edition or not
The 2391 has got to be worth doing for any decent spark,regardless of which country hes going to,its a decent exam and tests your knowledge....unlike the 2381 which simply is a joke..no wonder they dont recognise it! Ive yet to meet a PROPER electrician who has failed it !!
Jun 27th 2007, 8:09 pm
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Re: 16th Edition or not
The 2391 has got to be worth doing for any decent spark,regardless of which country hes going to,its a decent exam and tests your knowledge....unlike the 2381 which simply is a joke..no wonder they dont recognise it! Ive yet to meet a PROPER electrician who has failed it !!
Jun 27th 2007, 11:50 pm
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Re: 16th Edition or not
Most UK sparks ace the test in SA anyway. The guy gives you the answers
Jun 28th 2007, 8:41 am
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Re: 16th Edition or not
ozzy n testing not usually heard in the same sentance
you do know that most of them dont know what the chuff an earth loop meter is ( i kid you not
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Jul 1st 2007, 6:59 am
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Re: 16th Edition or not
well im now in oz and loving every minute of it! Just in an internet cafe at the mo until we get sorted out! Start work next week and cant wait! And yes iv been hearing they dont do the the old earth loop test
Think this is going to be an eye opener starting work but so looking forward to it!!!stu
Jul 1st 2007, 9:45 am
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Re: 16th Edition or not
Hey stevo,
well im now in oz and loving every minute of it! Just in an internet cafe at the mo until we get sorted out! Start work next week and cant wait! And yes iv been hearing they dont do the the old earth loop test Think this is going to be an eye opener starting work but so looking forward to it!!!
stu
well im now in oz and loving every minute of it! Just in an internet cafe at the mo until we get sorted out! Start work next week and cant wait! And yes iv been hearing they dont do the the old earth loop test
Think this is going to be an eye opener starting work but so looking forward to it!!!stu
Welcome to Australia Stu, good news about the job.
Jul 3rd 2007, 8:00 am
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Re: 16th Edition or not
Hey stevo,
well im now in oz and loving every minute of it! Just in an internet cafe at the mo until we get sorted out! Start work next week and cant wait! And yes iv been hearing they dont do the the old earth loop test Think this is going to be an eye opener starting work but so looking forward to it!!!
stu
well im now in oz and loving every minute of it! Just in an internet cafe at the mo until we get sorted out! Start work next week and cant wait! And yes iv been hearing they dont do the the old earth loop test
Think this is going to be an eye opener starting work but so looking forward to it!!!stu
Welcome to Oz mate. What type of work are you doing then?
Earth fault loop and RCD tests are not mandatory at the moment but the word is that with the new regs (any time soon...ish) they will be!
Yep, tis true, most of them have no idea even what earth fault loop impedance is
Jul 3rd 2007, 1:02 pm
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Re: 16th Edition or not
andicee; you can actually buy an earth loop tester here in Australia, but most sparks dont bother i assume most have no frigging idea how to use them. ive seen one bloke use the earth loop and when the RCD tripped it was then in the to hard basket.
But im sure with the new regs that are due out it will then be mandatory for testing, as we know its not hard to do the test some people just struggle to get there heard round how it works.
arthur
But im sure with the new regs that are due out it will then be mandatory for testing, as we know its not hard to do the test some people just struggle to get there heard round how it works.
arthur
