2391 - How hard is it?!

[AndyTheSpark]

Hi,

I have gone down the route of taking the accelerated course so my experience has been purely domestic. I have nearly three years experience and the 2392 qualification. However I am getting frustrated by the amount of work I am missing out on by not having the 2391. So my question is how difficult would it be for me to get the 2391 with only theoretical knowledge of 3 phase systems etc... I am degree qualified so I am used to learning and exams but appreciate the lack of practical experience is going to make it tough...I would appreciate and insight and also any good reading material to help prepare.

Also, I heard there may be a bolt on qualification to the 2392 to enable periodic test and inspection on domestic properties, is this coming to fruition?

Thanks.

 

[trev]

As has been stated above if you use the wrong terminology you will lose marks but one point which has not been made is re the symbols in common use.
What I was told by my lecturer was if, for example you're talking about insulation resistance test, you put XXXM then the ohm symbol that's not technically right as you have not explained yourself. What you need to do is write --- Megohms them in brackets (M them the ohm symbol)
That way you have explained what you mean by the use of the abbreviation in the rest of the paper
Sorry I don't know how to get the symbol but hopefully this makes sense

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Indeed Trev....and how often have we seen Megohms being refered to as
Mega ohms...its gonna lose you marks.....

 

[trev]

Mega ohms...

One of the many phrases which boil my wee, Ampage is another one
Best not get myself started

 

[telectrix]

or the american term " hot wire ". makes me think of car theft.

 

[sedgy34]

ummm fast track 2391!! you pass theory struggle through practical now go and test till your hearts content IF YOU KKNOW HOW!!!

 

[GLENNSPARK]

or "continuity tester"...lol....."Megger"`s another one n all....lol....

 

[ikewoods]

Hello Mate,
I just got my results and i have passed.I will be honest I have been out the game for a while.Thought i would dust down the tools and get back involved.
I studied like a mad man for a month.
It is all about study and getting the book into your head get load of past papers in you and you will be fine.

Good Luck

 

[acvc]

Congratulations ikewoods!

 

[trev]

Hello Mate,
I just got my results and i have passed.I will be honest I have been out the game for a while.Thought i would dust down the tools and get back involved.
I studied like a mad man for a month.
It is all about study and getting the book into your head get load of past papers in you and you will be fine.

Good Luck

Well done that man

 

[vernam616]

Only as hard as you want it to be, i read too much into "2391 rock hard etc..." , but asi started doing past papers i was questioning my own ability because i thought " this isnt as hard as people make out OR am i just been stupid and ended up thinking the answer was incorrect

Beleve in yourself mate, i didnt and its been on my mind for 2 months now waiting for the result luckily i found out today i passed , its a shame that you dont get a percentage

 

[trev]

And well done to you too Vernam
I reckon (after the event) a lot comes down to exam nerves but if you're well prepared you should be ok.
Just like any other exam really

 

[vernam616]

Put the revision in and it will pay off

Thanks Trev

 

[SPARTYKUS]

Well done vernam616