what to refresh on for vetassess- summary
Mar 14th 2008, 10:38 pm
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what to refresh on for vetassess- summary
hi there, have exhasted all forums for info on what may be required for vetassess - this is what i have found, if anyone else has found anything else please add on, hopefully it might help you all with getting ready for vetassess and what to refresh on.....
To learn for Vetassess
Cable run conduit
Saddle bends
D/B
MCB
IR and continuity
Resistors in parallel series
units of measurements
wire a DOL starter with remote emergency stop
earth fault loop readings
BS7671
Capacitors
OH&S practices in workplace
use diagrams,drawings,schedules and manuals
Star
delta
Polarity
Dismantle,assemble and fabricate electrotechnology componants
develop and connect control circuits
solve problems in a low voltage singlepath circuits
solve problems in multiple dc circuits/ac circuits
solve problems in electromagnetic circuits
solve problems in single and 3 phase low voltage circuits
find and repair faults in electrical apparatus and circuits
verify compliance and functionality of general electric intallations
LV circuits
Fabricate electrotechnology componants – dismantle/install/connect
3 phase
able to manage all documentation with inspection and compliance of electrical equipment – keep records
appliance testing
resistor colour codes and ohms law
electrical motor theory AC DC
electrical formula
volt drop calculators
cable selectors
For the appliance testing he will be given 2 irons to test.
1st he must check the cord for wear,
2nd check the cord grip to ensure it is holding the cable securley
3RD Check the plug top to ensure the wires are not crossed.
4th check the isulation resistance
5th check the wattage of the iron (generally 2400w) which will be on the data plate, then check the element resistance which he will do in ohms, then do ohms law formula to ensure this reading is correct against the data plate.
Also enure the iron switchs off,
Practical Assessment
If you are due to do a practical electrician assessment with VETASSESS, it will take place in City College, Birmingham, and will be over 2 days. It is your responsibility to find accomodation in Birmingham (I did £49 Holiday Inn Express)!
A practical assessment is outlined, and you are provided with an individual work bay in the college. You are provided with info on what is required -ie cables run in conduit (saddle bends etc), surface mounted, distribution board, accessories etc. All materials are provided (eg switches, cable, d/b,mcb's, conduit). At the end (allowed 3hrs) you will need to test the electrical installation (IR and continuity), record results, and finally make the inst. live. I recommend you take your IR/Cont tester (make sure it's calibrated!).
After a brief lunch, you are then given a 3 page written test, and this covers questions such as resistors in parallel, series, units of measurements etc. The type of thing you learn at college....
There are another series of practicals. One of them is to wire a DOL starter from scratch with a remote on and emergency stop. After completion and working, a fault is made on this, and you have to carry out full test proceedures to rectify.
After all this, you are then given a series of technical questions verbally, and then this is followed by a technical interview.
I was absolutely knackered at the end!!
Everything is explained very well to you by the assessor. You are under constant supervision, and throughout the practical assessment you will be asked technical questions, such as expected readings on inspection and testing work, expected earth fault loop readings etc. This is from memory, and you are not allowed any books such as BS7671 on site guide etc.
You are required to wear PPE clothing etc as required by the college.
You will then find out if you have been successful by receipt of letter from Vetassess. The assessor is not able to provide you with the outcome.
check out this link: started by steve o
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=520432
all the best, TAKECARE AND GOOD LUCK
toms OH
To learn for Vetassess
Cable run conduit
Saddle bends
D/B
MCB
IR and continuity
Resistors in parallel series
units of measurements
wire a DOL starter with remote emergency stop
earth fault loop readings
BS7671
Capacitors
OH&S practices in workplace
use diagrams,drawings,schedules and manuals
Star
delta
Polarity
Dismantle,assemble and fabricate electrotechnology componants
develop and connect control circuits
solve problems in a low voltage singlepath circuits
solve problems in multiple dc circuits/ac circuits
solve problems in electromagnetic circuits
solve problems in single and 3 phase low voltage circuits
find and repair faults in electrical apparatus and circuits
verify compliance and functionality of general electric intallations
LV circuits
Fabricate electrotechnology componants – dismantle/install/connect
3 phase
able to manage all documentation with inspection and compliance of electrical equipment – keep records
appliance testing
resistor colour codes and ohms law
electrical motor theory AC DC
electrical formula
volt drop calculators
cable selectors
For the appliance testing he will be given 2 irons to test.
1st he must check the cord for wear,
2nd check the cord grip to ensure it is holding the cable securley
3RD Check the plug top to ensure the wires are not crossed.
4th check the isulation resistance
5th check the wattage of the iron (generally 2400w) which will be on the data plate, then check the element resistance which he will do in ohms, then do ohms law formula to ensure this reading is correct against the data plate.
Also enure the iron switchs off,
Practical Assessment
If you are due to do a practical electrician assessment with VETASSESS, it will take place in City College, Birmingham, and will be over 2 days. It is your responsibility to find accomodation in Birmingham (I did £49 Holiday Inn Express)!
A practical assessment is outlined, and you are provided with an individual work bay in the college. You are provided with info on what is required -ie cables run in conduit (saddle bends etc), surface mounted, distribution board, accessories etc. All materials are provided (eg switches, cable, d/b,mcb's, conduit). At the end (allowed 3hrs) you will need to test the electrical installation (IR and continuity), record results, and finally make the inst. live. I recommend you take your IR/Cont tester (make sure it's calibrated!).
After a brief lunch, you are then given a 3 page written test, and this covers questions such as resistors in parallel, series, units of measurements etc. The type of thing you learn at college....
There are another series of practicals. One of them is to wire a DOL starter from scratch with a remote on and emergency stop. After completion and working, a fault is made on this, and you have to carry out full test proceedures to rectify.
After all this, you are then given a series of technical questions verbally, and then this is followed by a technical interview.
I was absolutely knackered at the end!!
Everything is explained very well to you by the assessor. You are under constant supervision, and throughout the practical assessment you will be asked technical questions, such as expected readings on inspection and testing work, expected earth fault loop readings etc. This is from memory, and you are not allowed any books such as BS7671 on site guide etc.
You are required to wear PPE clothing etc as required by the college.
You will then find out if you have been successful by receipt of letter from Vetassess. The assessor is not able to provide you with the outcome.
check out this link: started by steve o
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=520432
all the best, TAKECARE AND GOOD LUCK
toms OH
Mar 14th 2008, 11:02 pm
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Re: what to refresh on for vetassess- summary
hi there, have exhasted all forums for info on what may be required for vetassess - this is what i have found, if anyone else has found anything else please add on, hopefully it might help you all with getting ready for vetassess and what to refresh on.....
To learn for Vetassess
Cable run conduit
Saddle bends
D/B
MCB
IR and continuity
Resistors in parallel series
units of measurements
wire a DOL starter with remote emergency stop
earth fault loop readings
BS7671
Capacitors
OH&S practices in workplace
use diagrams,drawings,schedules and manuals
Star
delta
Polarity
Dismantle,assemble and fabricate electrotechnology componants
develop and connect control circuits
solve problems in a low voltage singlepath circuits
solve problems in multiple dc circuits/ac circuits
solve problems in electromagnetic circuits
solve problems in single and 3 phase low voltage circuits
find and repair faults in electrical apparatus and circuits
verify compliance and functionality of general electric intallations
LV circuits
Fabricate electrotechnology componants – dismantle/install/connect
3 phase
able to manage all documentation with inspection and compliance of electrical equipment – keep records
appliance testing
resistor colour codes and ohms law
electrical motor theory AC DC
electrical formula
volt drop calculators
cable selectors
For the appliance testing he will be given 2 irons to test.
1st he must check the cord for wear,
2nd check the cord grip to ensure it is holding the cable securley
3RD Check the plug top to ensure the wires are not crossed.
4th check the isulation resistance
5th check the wattage of the iron (generally 2400w) which will be on the data plate, then check the element resistance which he will do in ohms, then do ohms law formula to ensure this reading is correct against the data plate.
Also enure the iron switchs off,
Practical Assessment
If you are due to do a practical electrician assessment with VETASSESS, it will take place in City College, Birmingham, and will be over 2 days. It is your responsibility to find accomodation in Birmingham (I did £49 Holiday Inn Express)!
A practical assessment is outlined, and you are provided with an individual work bay in the college. You are provided with info on what is required -ie cables run in conduit (saddle bends etc), surface mounted, distribution board, accessories etc. All materials are provided (eg switches, cable, d/b,mcb's, conduit). At the end (allowed 3hrs) you will need to test the electrical installation (IR and continuity), record results, and finally make the inst. live. I recommend you take your IR/Cont tester (make sure it's calibrated!).
After a brief lunch, you are then given a 3 page written test, and this covers questions such as resistors in parallel, series, units of measurements etc. The type of thing you learn at college....
There are another series of practicals. One of them is to wire a DOL starter from scratch with a remote on and emergency stop. After completion and working, a fault is made on this, and you have to carry out full test proceedures to rectify.
After all this, you are then given a series of technical questions verbally, and then this is followed by a technical interview.
I was absolutely knackered at the end!!
Everything is explained very well to you by the assessor. You are under constant supervision, and throughout the practical assessment you will be asked technical questions, such as expected readings on inspection and testing work, expected earth fault loop readings etc. This is from memory, and you are not allowed any books such as BS7671 on site guide etc.
You are required to wear PPE clothing etc as required by the college.
You will then find out if you have been successful by receipt of letter from Vetassess. The assessor is not able to provide you with the outcome.
check out this link: started by steve o
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=520432
all the best, TAKECARE AND GOOD LUCK
toms OH
To learn for Vetassess
Cable run conduit
Saddle bends
D/B
MCB
IR and continuity
Resistors in parallel series
units of measurements
wire a DOL starter with remote emergency stop
earth fault loop readings
BS7671
Capacitors
OH&S practices in workplace
use diagrams,drawings,schedules and manuals
Star
delta
Polarity
Dismantle,assemble and fabricate electrotechnology componants
develop and connect control circuits
solve problems in a low voltage singlepath circuits
solve problems in multiple dc circuits/ac circuits
solve problems in electromagnetic circuits
solve problems in single and 3 phase low voltage circuits
find and repair faults in electrical apparatus and circuits
verify compliance and functionality of general electric intallations
LV circuits
Fabricate electrotechnology componants – dismantle/install/connect
3 phase
able to manage all documentation with inspection and compliance of electrical equipment – keep records
appliance testing
resistor colour codes and ohms law
electrical motor theory AC DC
electrical formula
volt drop calculators
cable selectors
For the appliance testing he will be given 2 irons to test.
1st he must check the cord for wear,
2nd check the cord grip to ensure it is holding the cable securley
3RD Check the plug top to ensure the wires are not crossed.
4th check the isulation resistance
5th check the wattage of the iron (generally 2400w) which will be on the data plate, then check the element resistance which he will do in ohms, then do ohms law formula to ensure this reading is correct against the data plate.
Also enure the iron switchs off,
Practical Assessment
If you are due to do a practical electrician assessment with VETASSESS, it will take place in City College, Birmingham, and will be over 2 days. It is your responsibility to find accomodation in Birmingham (I did £49 Holiday Inn Express)!
A practical assessment is outlined, and you are provided with an individual work bay in the college. You are provided with info on what is required -ie cables run in conduit (saddle bends etc), surface mounted, distribution board, accessories etc. All materials are provided (eg switches, cable, d/b,mcb's, conduit). At the end (allowed 3hrs) you will need to test the electrical installation (IR and continuity), record results, and finally make the inst. live. I recommend you take your IR/Cont tester (make sure it's calibrated!).
After a brief lunch, you are then given a 3 page written test, and this covers questions such as resistors in parallel, series, units of measurements etc. The type of thing you learn at college....
There are another series of practicals. One of them is to wire a DOL starter from scratch with a remote on and emergency stop. After completion and working, a fault is made on this, and you have to carry out full test proceedures to rectify.
After all this, you are then given a series of technical questions verbally, and then this is followed by a technical interview.
I was absolutely knackered at the end!!
Everything is explained very well to you by the assessor. You are under constant supervision, and throughout the practical assessment you will be asked technical questions, such as expected readings on inspection and testing work, expected earth fault loop readings etc. This is from memory, and you are not allowed any books such as BS7671 on site guide etc.
You are required to wear PPE clothing etc as required by the college.
You will then find out if you have been successful by receipt of letter from Vetassess. The assessor is not able to provide you with the outcome.
check out this link: started by steve o
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=520432
all the best, TAKECARE AND GOOD LUCK
toms OH
Great post
Do you mind if we add it to the sticky?
Mar 16th 2008, 12:32 pm
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Re: what to refresh on for vetassess- summary
Just one points to make regarding the list
The practical is not taken in birmingham it is in london at the following link
vetassess practical
the assesment is over one day only too
doc
The practical is not taken in birmingham it is in london at the following link
vetassess practical
the assesment is over one day only too
doc
