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You have to know what chapter the regulation is likely to be in, and then which section to home in on it quickly.
The book is broken down into distinct sections which cover different topics. Most of the time you will probably be dancing around 4x and 5x.
Your trainer should be able to show you how to use the book, but they won't be able to give you answers because that is not the point of training.
The idea is you have to learn how to use the book, as the content will change with each edition.
I recommend you take a look at SparkyNinjas 18th edition series of training videos on gaztube. They are dry but good. Based around the older edition, but the principle is the same.
If you have a question, put it up here and somebody should be able to go through the thought process of where you would look for the answer.
The book is broken down into distinct sections which cover different topics. Most of the time you will probably be dancing around 4x and 5x.
Your trainer should be able to show you how to use the book, but they won't be able to give you answers because that is not the point of training.
The idea is you have to learn how to use the book, as the content will change with each edition.
I recommend you take a look at SparkyNinjas 18th edition series of training videos on gaztube. They are dry but good. Based around the older edition, but the principle is the same.
If you have a question, put it up here and somebody should be able to go through the thought process of where you would look for the answer.
Thanks but putting questions up here won't help.
The trainer is not teaching them where to look for the answers.
My son only has 2 mins per question.
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I was taught the first part of the book is what to do, the second part is how to do it!
It is a reference book so once you know the relevant section it becomes a lot easier!
I earmark the most used pages so I can find them easily.
Also the Unite guides are very handy small books for on site and reference!
It is a reference book so once you know the relevant section it becomes a lot easier!
I earmark the most used pages so I can find them easily.
Also the Unite guides are very handy small books for on site and reference!
Information about the Electricians Guide Books
Electricians guide to good practice book and the electricians guide to inspection and testing book.
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The focus of the course is to teach electricians how to use the 18th edition IEE wiring regulations book.
Once the basics are explained, students are often given dummy computer based exams.
That’s the time to raise concerns if things don’t make sense.
With each question the student has to be able to identify which section of the regulations the question relates to; it’s the whole point of the course.
If the student does their preparation, the exam is not usually a problem.
For the 18th I didn’t bother with the course and just took the exam.
Perhaps you could find out what went wrong in the exam and focus on studying where needed.
Good luck.
Once the basics are explained, students are often given dummy computer based exams.
That’s the time to raise concerns if things don’t make sense.
With each question the student has to be able to identify which section of the regulations the question relates to; it’s the whole point of the course.
If the student does their preparation, the exam is not usually a problem.
For the 18th I didn’t bother with the course and just took the exam.
Perhaps you could find out what went wrong in the exam and focus on studying where needed.
Good luck.
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Friendly bunch for the most part here. Mind I'm only just back after a 6 month ban:
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18th Edition Wiring Regulations Certificate/Exam
Hi and good day... I am currently wanting to do my 18th edition wiring regulations certificate/exam and was wondering if any one has or knows of where I could get/acquire any old exam papers/questions??? As have been told that this is one of the best ways to prepare for the exam... Many Thanks...
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18th Edition Wiring Regulations Certificate/Exam
Hi and good day... I am currently wanting to do my 18th edition wiring regulations certificate/exam and was wondering if any one has or knows of where I could get/acquire any old exam papers/questions??? As have been told that this is one of the best ways to prepare for the exam... Many Thanks...
been on the norty step thenFriendly bunch for the most part here. Mind I'm only just back after a 6 month ban:
18th Edition Wiring Regulations Certificate/Exam
Hi and good day... I am currently wanting to do my 18th edition wiring regulations certificate/exam and was wondering if any one has or knows of where I could get/acquire any old exam papers/questions??? As have been told that this is one of the best ways to prepare for the exam... Many Thanks...
A 6 month stretch! I’m really surprised to hear you’ve experienced the wrath of the mods.
That being said though, I suspect you’re on a wind-up.
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Another recommendation for the sparkyninja lot, you’ll be struggling to find better training. They do various facebook groups too for different training areas, apprentice group etc.
He has done. But the instructor is still not making sense.
well I guess that's where the problem lies. It's not clear to my son . But he can find them all on Google....
what sort of preparation. If hes given the question and told the answer. He will 99% of the time remember it.
yes thats what he said. 60 quid a pop but no tuition next time. Lol
He failed by one point last time.
Thanks I will.pass it on. Exam is tomorrow.Good luck.
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On my 18th edition 3rd amendment top up course the tutor said the questions come out in the order that the book has them in 
It's all about the book and how to use it, some questions are obvious but others need a bit of book searching. Sometimes it's good to know what questions to just take a guess at if you think finding the answer will take too long. Better to get 3 correct answers in 10 minutes than 1 wrong one in 5.
It's all about the book and how to use it, some questions are obvious but others need a bit of book searching. Sometimes it's good to know what questions to just take a guess at if you think finding the answer will take too long. Better to get 3 correct answers in 10 minutes than 1 wrong one in 5.
I think that is indeed your, well his, problem - I keep finding it with new young colleagues - absolutely no idea of how to look up anything other than typing it into google - and then believing the first link they follow with no attempt to confirm it anywhere else.
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True sadly. There was a thread started by Dave Stansfield who started SBS Trade Sales, the 2 pole, compact RCBO guy.
He then sold to Ben King, one of his customers I believe.
Sadly, SBS then ceased trading.
I went on the thread and asked about it from memory. Simple as that. I got an automated, impersonal message about it having been moved or something about it being an old thread. One of those unfathomable things that leaves you thinking what, why?
More to the point the particular mod had changed the wording of my post. The diction and grammar were poor and I felt that reflected on me. I went off on one and then some. Despite supportive comments from other members that I'd done nothing wrong. I got an initial ban I think 7 days or some rubbish. I then called the guy out and it became 6 months. It may have involved something about seeing him next Tuesday. By then I was so wound up I couldn't care less. I did try rejoining under various aliases just to call him nasty names again out of spite of course but he was wise to that.
“what sort of preparation. If hes given the question and told the answer. He will 99% of the time remember it.”
Study to understand the sections of the regulation book.
As @Onoff suggested; label each section of the book for quick reference.
The objective of the exam is not to test ability to recall the contents of the regulation book but understand where to find the answer within the book.
Study to understand the sections of the regulation book.
As @Onoff suggested; label each section of the book for quick reference.
The objective of the exam is not to test ability to recall the contents of the regulation book but understand where to find the answer within the book.
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I think I got 98% on the 17th but only 94% on the 18th. I put it down to successive editions packing more pages in the same thickness of book. Now they're like Rizlas.
Actually I thought some of the 18th questions were a bit misleading, dare I say deliberately obtuse.
Actually I thought some of the 18th questions were a bit misleading, dare I say deliberately obtuse.
Without wishing to fan the flames of a previous falling out, I’m glad to see that your back with us.
Seeing people next Tuesday often causes problems…..you’re such a rebel.
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I got 98% on the 18th, but some of the questions were badly written in my opinion.
A few years ago now I went to sit my 16th edition and was told afterwards that out of the 20 people in the room only 11 had passed and 3 of those were not electricians!
It will be the 19th edition before we know it and we will all be shelling out for more new books and training
Why they can't just do what they did with the last few amendments and issue a free download is beyond me.
A few years ago now I went to sit my 16th edition and was told afterwards that out of the 20 people in the room only 11 had passed and 3 of those were not electricians!
It will be the 19th edition before we know it and we will all be shelling out for more new books and training
Why they can't just do what they did with the last few amendments and issue a free download is beyond me.
