17th edition tips to pass

[Kelrich]

Afternoon lads
just as the title says really, iam starting my 17th edition course next thursday, been flicking through the brb but its too much to take in, anyone got any tips on how to get an definate pass rate
thanks

 

[Cazmac1]

from the test specification the exam is broken down as follows:

Multiple choice online test: Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2008
Duration: 2 hours No of questions: 60

Outcome number	Unit title	Number of items	Approximate percentage%
1	Scope, object and fundamental principles	4	7
2	Definitions	3	5
3	Assessment of general characteristics	5	8
4	Protection for safety	14	23
5	Selection and erection of equipment	15	25
6	Inspection and testing	6	10
7	Special installations or locations	10	17
8	Appendices	3	5
Total		60	100

so your major marks are in safety and selection and erection with quite a lot on the special locations. Do a few past papers and you will have answered 50% of the questions and also had a chance to understand C&G language which is confusing at the best of times. And yes they do follow the BRB sequence, just make sure you are happy with your understanding and know where stuff is in the book and it should be OK.

Can anyone confirm that this break down is correct, and the questions are asked in order.
If I was to get the get the exam paper answer all the questions I known off the top of my head then look for the answers to the remaining questions in the sections mention above. IE: The answer to question number 5 is in definitions?

Is this break down the same for the new 2382 - 12


PS can anyone send me some exam papers for the 2382- 12.
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Just had a nice surprise I thought the exam was only an hour long so I gained 20 min. lol

 

[NMc]

The questions are still similar to when it was 2392-10

 

[jtourettes]

Hi everybody, this is my first post. I'll be doing my 17th edition at the end of March and I've been recommended this book Exam Success IEE Wiring Regulations 2382-20: Amazon.co.uk: Paul Cook: Books Can anyone vouch for/against it's usefulness? Would I be better off saving my money and concentrating on some of the very helpful links posted in this thread (or was it another one?) earlier?

Thanks.

 

[NMc]

Get some past paper off someone here and get use to the regs book, find your way around it. You should not need any other book as long as you are able to use BS7671

 

[jtourettes]

Cheers for the reply, had come to that conclusion after doing further reading on this forum.

This forum is a great resource, even if it is making me feel like somewhat of a fraud for doing one of the home learning package courses that obviously doesn't include 2330.

 

[Kelrich]

If you lads pm me your email addresses i have a load of past papers questions and answers which may help they certainly helped me

 

[jtourettes]

If you lads pm me your email addresses i have a load of past papers questions and answers which may help they certainly helped me

Hi, can't PM yet. My email is dean.stanley at gmail dot com

Cheers!