do I have to give exams via centres or can I directly sit in city & guilds exam ? (Experienced electrical)
As I have been reading theory and have experience and knowledge but all the centres I contact to tells me I have to register via them and the courses are costing £2k-3k. Is there any way I...
I have an AC system that is not working. All fuses and relays tested successfully. Blower comes on, but blows hot. System is completely empty and I was told compressor is dead and needs replacing. Clutch was not engaging. I removed compressor and bench tested it by running 12V to it directly...
Well, this wasn't going to be my day 3 subject but today has been a long day and time is short.
At power stations electricity is generated at one voltage then stepped up for distribution. The generator output is usually around 21kV. National Grid distribute at either 275kV or 400kV. DNOs go up...
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I awoke this morning ready for an intersting and relaxed day at work at my local branch of the Men's Shed charity. " jobs pending here...installtion of 4 infrared ceiling mounted heater panels, and also 4 large LED batten lamps in the attic.
Had to start with the LED battens cos the...
Existing customer and close friend of the in-laws have just moved house and asked me to give it a quick look before getting me in to do a few jobs.
Old…. Very old building… red/black twin and earth, with an earth in the lights… so not ancient.
Accessories could do with being changed, but all...
Another snap taken in Poland of a castle, the lightening conductor up the building (crude at that), you can see that they have bonded the iron window bars off it as well. I know this is a specialist area my knowledge is zero, your thoughts please.
That brings me to bathroom fitters...
2 new bathrooms, 1 main, 1 en-suite, and this time in my own house, or rather a flat I was getting ready to rent out.
Why do so many trades use plasterboard screws for everything? Certainly didn't secure the shower svreen to the wall in the main bathroom...
I can't see any thread started on the amendment, this is because. ..
A) I've had one strong beer and haven't looked hard enough.
B) It's not terribly important.
C) No one has thought about it yet.
Is this going to have much of an effect on us?
Personally, I don't fit PV or battery installs. I...
Hi, I'm currently doing level 2 2365 course 1 evening a week and I'm 8 months in and only have the practical (204) left to do. OK, so up until now we haven't touched anything practical, its all been theory based and a case of being handed a PowerPoint handout and sent on your way and doing it at...
Hi guys, hope you are well. I am currently doing a level 3 2365 design project hotel, swimming pool cafe and I therefore need help on what to do on Q3. If anyone can show me a direction on what to do or show an example of how to do it would be much appreciated
Thanks
Hi all,
I’m in the very last stages of completing my apprenticeship and was wondering if I could get a bit of help regarding my technical certificates.
I’ve passed all my exams and currently working on my NVQ Portfolio. Unfortunately I went through a total of 5 different assessors during my...
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Hello, i'm doing my Level 3 Electrical course and have exams coming up for 2365-302, 2365- 612, 2365 304, 2365 614 & 2365 624.
Does anyone know the best way to learn for these exams and what comes up in each of these exams. Is there any books or websites that will show me what to learn for each...
I’m just finishing my L2 2365 at college in the evenings and plan to do the L3 2365 with the same college as an evening course. However I would like to build a test wall with a three phase board and everything else I will need. Has anyone got a list of components and circuits it would be worth...
Hello everyone,
I will be completing my 2365 diploma level 3 soon and I have an opportunity to go and do the 2393 level 3 & 2392 level 2 as well.
Would this be a waste of time and money or should I do them anyway?
Kind regards.
Firstly, I’m sorry if this has been asked before - it’s just that with a thorough search I can’t find the answer anywhere.
I’m looking at options to become an electrician at the moment, and some providers are telling me that I can become an electrician and sign off on domestic installations...
Evening all. I have been working on my 2365 design project for a while and have recently received some feedback to which I was hoping someone may be able to assist. I have attached a picture of the feedback and the question. If anyone feels as though they may be able to help and wants me to send...
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