301 exam

[cres1984]

Hi all,

I'm taking my 301 exam soon and would like some past exam papers or any revision tips that any1 might have.

Any help would be great!!??!!

Cheers

Eddie

 

[MrSkipsey]

Motors.....Motors.............Motors.



Did I say motors?

 

[asda123]

Theres a thread on here which really helped me, I can't remember the name of it but it is about 18 pages long and on approx. page 13/14/15 somebody has posted the usernames and passwords to the tests on Bycon Ltd - Multiple Choice Test Papers Online For City & Guilds 2382 2391 2330 and 2377

EDIT: Found it, these are all the ones posted.
Paper 15
Username: bycon15
Password: Lgtdr62dSc

Paper 16
Username: bycon16
Password: Yun873oKD

Paper 39
Username: bycon39
Password: fdy5T67

Paper 21
user name bycon21
password Gde64HUt

Paper 22
username: bycon22
password: fs4EF57Gh

Paper 26
username: bycon26
password: ht90Ngs3

 

[pete0nline]

No motors in my exam mate, lots about Busbar trunking and diagrams though !

 

[Noom]

Here is the learning plan for 301.Do you have smartscreen,as it has exams on there

Unit 1: Application of health and safety and electrical principles (Stage 3)
Individual learning plan
The individual learning plan (ILP) can be used by tutors and learners to track learner progress for unit 1. The ILP is a live document and can be updated at any time. It is an ideal focus for individual tutorials and reviews.

Learner’s name: …………………………………….……….…….………… Date: …………………………….…………...

Tutor’s name: …………………………………………………………………

Course No & Title: 2330 Level 3 Certificate in Electrotechnical Technology

Topic: Unit 1 – Application of health and safety and electrical principles (Stage 3)

Unit summary
This unit includes responsibilities, accident reporting and the identification of hazards and risks. It also covers the competencies needed to work efficiently and effectively in the working environment including the efficient use of resources, the creation and maintenance of effective working relationships with colleagues and line management, the setting and review of objectives and targets for personal development and contribution to opportunities for improvement to working practices and procedures.
Unit aim
This aim of this core unit is to recognise the importance of the candidate’s ability to work safely and efficiently and to understand the electrical principles which allow electrotechnical activities to be carried out.
Learning outcomes
The candidate will be able to

comply with statutory regulations and organisational requirements
apply safe working practices and follow accident and emergency procedures
effective working practices
understand the functions of electrical components
understand electrical supply systems, protection and earthing
understand the functions of electrical machines and motors

Achievement of targets
Sign and enter date
Working towards
Target achieved
I am now confident
Outcome 1





I can select appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety equipment for a designated task





I am able to recognise a series of warning, prohibition and mandatory safety signs





I can complete an accident report







I am able to carry out and prepare a risk assessment






I can identify safety regulation awareness applicable to electrotechnical operations





I can state employers’ responsibilities to maintain safety






I am able to describe essential operator and bystander safety requirements
a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
b Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)
c safe working practices and procedures





I can describe the implementation within individual organisations of
a safety policies
b codes of practice
c safe working practices and procedures






I can recognise safety signs designated
a warning
b prohibition
c mandatory





I am able to outline the roles, responsibilities and powers of
a safety officers
b safety representatives
c health and safety executive inspectors
d environmental health officers





I can explain where to access and the sources of Health and Safety literature/advice





I can describe the human and environmental conditions leading to accidents in the working environment and the means of controlling them





I am able to describe the procedures for reporting accidents





I can describe how to carry out a risk assessment and prepare a report identifying potential health hazards





I can describe the procedures used to notify/report hazards to appropriate people
a supervisors
b safety officers or representatives
c fire officers
d works rescue team





I can explain environmental management systems (BSEN ISO 14001) in terms of the electrotechnical industry






I can describe briefly environmental legislation as it applies to electrotechnical industries






I can list factors within the electrotechnical sector causing change, and describe their influence on working patterns and training needs
a list factors causing change in terms of
i changing demand
ii increased scale of competition
iii competitiveness in terms of
1 marketing
2 productivity
3 quality
iv introduction of new technology
b describe effects of change on working patterns and practices in terms of
i broad-based skill requirement
ii transferable skill requirement
iii increased technological content of job
iv changeable and flexible working
v demand for increased organisational cohesiveness
vi need for continual retraining and updating
vii expectation of more frequent job change
viii development of new career patterns





I can describe the importance, for continued trading, of maintaining good customer relations, and outline measures designed for customer protection
a describe the importance of meeting customer expectations in terms of
i product/service ‘fitness for purpose’
1 performance
2 cost
ii agreed completion dates
iii reliability
b outline the legal obligations of a sales contract





Outcome 2





I can recognise potential safety hazards within the workplace





I can identify the location of first aid facilities within the workplace





I am able to outline emergency evacuation procedures at the workplace





I can identify possible sources of fire within the workplace





I am able to identify types of fire extinguisher and match them with various types of fires





I can outline the necessity of a permit to work/enter procedure





I can outline the necessity of ‘lock-off’ procedures





I am able to describe situations in which it is unadvisable or unsafe to work in isolation





I can describe the need for the provision of First Aid treatment
a location of facilities
b location of qualified first aiders





I can describe the safety procedures to prevent injury or discomfort to own or colleagues’ skin, eyes, hands and limbs





I am able to describe the appropriate emergency action to be taken in case of electric shock





I can describe precautions against electric shock
a hazards arising from the use of electrical equipment
b general safety rules: checking and inspection of cables, leads and plugs; earthing; problems associated with the use of portable equipment; use of reduced voltage equipment
c safety training, warning signs and notices
d isolation procedures





I can outline the causes of asphyxiation and the appropriate emergency action to be taken





I can define what is meant by a
a dangerous occurrence
b hazardous malfunction





I can describe the procedures to be taken in the event of the sounding of an emergency alarm
a evacuation system
b escape routes including alternatives
c assembly points
d ‘reporting in’ at assembly points
e not to return until authorised





I can describe methods of fire prevention and methods of controlling fires
a conditions required for combustion and extinction
i causes of fire
ii spread of fire
iii fire prevention
b fire procedures
i fire drills
ii fire fighting equipment for different types of fires
1 extinguishers
2 automatic equipment
iii fire protection legislation





Outcome 3





I can identify learning and the relation to personal performance





I can outline the career patterns in the electrotechnical sector and the education and training opportunities for entry, promotion and transfer





I can explain the features of team-working






I am able to explain employment legislation within the electrotechnical industry in terms of the rights and responsibilities of personnel





I can explain what the process of carrying out electrotechnical tasks safely and efficiently should involve





I can explain the standards for assessing working practices and procedures
a ISO 9000
b Investors in People





I can outline the benefits of improving working practices and procedures

 

[Noom]

Outcome 4





I can describe resistors
a define the term resistance, state that resistance depends on the dimensions, type of material and temperature, define resistivity
b state the relationship between the resistance of a conductor and its length, cross-sectional area and its resistivity
c determine the current, voltage, resistance and power in simple series and parallel circuits using Ohm’s Law; calculate the power dissipated





I can describe magnetism and magnetic circuits
a define magnetic fields
b state that magnetic fields are considered to consist of lines of magnetic flux
c state the rules applicable to lines of magnetic flux
d identify the flux paths of typical magnetic circuits
e state the relationship between magnetic flux, cross-sectional area and magnetic flux density







I can describe inductance and inductive components
a describe inductors as wound components
b state how an electric current may be generated by dynamic or static induction
c define magnetic flux
d explain the difference between self and mutual induction
e determine the emf of self or mutual induction, given the
i inductance and change of rate of current
ii number of turns and rate of change of flux
iii rate of cutting flux by conductor
f relate inductive components in electrical machines (eg field coils, transformer winding)
g determine the force on a current carrying conductor in a magnetic field using F= BlL






I can describe capacitors
a define capacitance the electrical field, electric stress, dielectrics; relate potential difference, charge and capacitance
b identify the constructional features of different types of capacitor; parallel plate, variable and semi-variable air spaced, solid dielectric
c state the dangers associated with capacitors





I am able to state the effects of resistance, inductance, capacitance and impedance in a.c circuits





I can determine values of XL,XC, R and Z in a.c circuits





I can determine power developed (or dissipated) in single phase circuits
i using V, I and power factor
ii state the average power in a
1 resistor
2 pure inductance
3 pure capacitance





I can describe semiconductor devices
a describe the action of semiconductor devices in simple rectifier circuits
i state that the diode is a device which allows current to flow in one direction
ii define PIV
iii state that the conduction in a thyristor is controlled by a gate electrode
iv recognise circuits and input/output waveforms for half wave, full wave and bridge circuits
b describe the action of a transistor when used
i as a switch
ii as an amplifier





I can describe basic electronic circuits and components
a identify listed components from their packaging
i resistor
ii capacitor
iii transistor
iv diode
v integrated circuit
b state the use of the following
i photocell
ii photodiode
iii phototransistor
iv optocoupler
v infra red source and sensor
vi fibre optic link
vii solid state temperature device





I can describe Luminaire components for
a) incandescent lighting
b) discharge lighting





I understand the application and use of
a) inverse square law
b) cosine law
c) lumen method of calculation





Outcome 5





I can describe electricity supply systems
a distinguish between, and state the function of, transmission and distribution systems
b list the stages in power supply
i generation
ii super grid
iii grid substation
iv local substation
c state how power stations are interconnected and list the advantages of the interconnection
d state the reasons for high voltage transmissions
e with reference to the systems listed at b) i) – iv) above, state
i the standard voltages used
ii the voltages at which specific consumer groups are supplied
iii the effects of voltage drop and losses and carry out simple calculations
f describe how single phase, three phase three wire and three phase four wire systems are produced from a three phase generator
g use circuit diagrams to identify loads connected in star and delta
h identify and calculate line and phase values of voltage and current in three phase star and delta connected balanced systems
i determine the power in three phase balanced loads using 3VI x power factor
j determine in a three-phase system the values of
i kW
ii kVA
iii kVAr
iv Power Factor
v Neutral Current







I can describe industrial distribution systems
a list industrial type distribution systems and state typical applications







I can describe transformers
a state the principle of operation of transformers
b state the relationship between input, output and losses
c perform simple calculations on input, output and losses
d perform calculations involving current, voltage and turns for ideal transformers
e explain the term ‘rating of a transformer’ and the reason for rating in kVA
f determine the maximum line current of a three phase transformer from kVA rating
g describe auto transformers and state associated danger






I can describe switchgear (both LV and HV)
a state the function of listed switchgear
i circuit breakers
ii switches
iii isolators





I can describe earthing systems
a state the reasons for earthing
i low voltage systems
ii high voltage systems
b identify typical systems





I can describe protection systems
a list the abnormal conditions for which protection systems need to be provided
i dangerous currents due to short circuits
ii earth leakage
iii overload
b state methods of protection to counteract abnormal conditions listed at a)
i fuses
ii circuit breakers
iii residual current devices
iv RCBOs





Outcome 6





I can describe the principles of operation of electrical rotating machines
a state the principles of operation of the alternating current generator
b describe the principle of operation of unidirectional current generators including the function of the commutator
c describe the interdependence of frequency, speed, pole pairs, emf, speed and magnetic fields strength
d describe the principle of operation of the d.c machine as a motor and a generator
e describe the production of a rotating magnetic field from a three-phase supply





I can identify three phase induction motors, distinguish between
a cage rotor
b wound rotor





I can identify single phase a.c motors (rated below 1 kW) distinguish between
a series wound
b split phase
c capacitor
d capacitor start\run





I can identify basic principles of
a starting
b speed control

 

[rossiboy]

I took mine tonight and got a credit! The best tip is keep your cool! and revise motors! every single aspect!! i had very straight forward calculations.

Aslong as u revise u should be fine.

 

[Steve D]

I took my exam the other night and got my result last night 95 % !!! Only got 2 questions wrong !!

There should be 16 questions on Health & Safety and 24 questions on electrical principles.

For the H&S side of things then i wouldn't really waste your time revising it too much, the questions are all pretty much common sense.

When it comes to the electrical science section then you really do need to know the ins and out of motors all the way back to the very basic electrical and magnetic principles.

I tended to have a fair few questions on impedance of RLC circuits as well - eg a capacitor, inductor and resistor all in series with eachother, what's the impedance. Just remember your equation:
[FONT=&quot]Z = √(R2 + (XC2 – XL2)) (the '2's here are meant to be 'squared' symbols)

There wasn't that much on electronics but there were a couple which certainly made me think.

Cheers
Steve
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[mikeyboy]

Re: 301 exam pratise questions

1. The series motor finds many applications such as:
a. constant speed steel rolling mills
b. electric hand drills
c. electric trains and trams
d. vacuum cleaners .

2. The compound motor finds applications such as:
a. constant speed steel rolling mills
b. electric hand drills
c. electric trains and trams
d. vacuum cleaners .

3. The advantage of a d.c. machine is:
a. it is easy to control the speed
b. it runs at an almost constant speed
c. it requires little maintenance
d. it is practically indestructible .

4. The advantage of a cage rotor induction motor is:
a. it is easy to control the speed
b. it runs at an almost constant speed
c. it requires little maintenance
d. it is practically indestructible .

5. A cage rotor induction motor finds applications operating:
a. electric oven fans and fan heaters
b. pumps and fans in industry
c. refrigerators and washing machines
d. trains and trams .

6. A split-phase a.c. motor finds applications operating:
a. electric oven fans and fan heaters
b. pumps and fans in industry
c. refrigerators and washing machines
d. trains and trams .
7. A shaded pole motor finds applications operating:
a. electric oven fans and fan heaters
b. pumps and fans in industry
c. refrigerators and washing machines
d. trains and trams .

8. The purpose of the motor starter connected to an electric motor is:
a. to start the motor
b. to reduce high starting currents
c. to provide overload protection
d. to provide no-volt protection .

9. A capacitor connected in parallel with an electric motor provides:
a. improved starting
b. motor speed control
c. power-factor correction
d. safe mechanical maintenance .

1. The most suitable cable for a hazardous or high-temperature installation is:
a. PVC insulated and sheathed cables
b. PVC/SWA cable
c. PILCSWA cables
d. MI cables .

2. The part of the cable which sometimes requires some means of mechanical protection is the:
a. conductor
b. cable insulation
c. outer sheath
d. PVC/SWA .

3. The most suitable cable for wiring underground when some mechanical protection is required is:
a. PVC insulated and sheathed cable
b. PVC/SWA cable
c. FP 200 cable
d. MI cable .

4. The most suitable cable for wiring domestic installations is:
a. PVC insulated and sheathed cable
b. PVC/SWA cable
c. FP 200 cable
d. MI cable .

5. The most suitable cable for wiring a fire alarm in fire resistant cable is:
a. PVC insulated and sheathed cable
b. PVC/SWA cable
c. FP 200 cable
d. MI cable .

6. It is a tube, a channel or pipe in which insulated conductors are contained is one definition of a:
a. flexible conduit
b. steel conduit
c. tray
d. trunking .
7. It is an enclosure provided for the protection of cables that is normally square or rectangular with one removable side, is one definition of:
a. flexible conduit
b. steel conduit
c. tray
d. trunking .

8. A 12 V mini-spot lamp transformer has 1400 turns on the primary winding. When connected to the 230 V mains supply the number of secondary turns will be approximately:
a. 2
b. 73
c. 386
d. 4000 .

9. A 12 V 12 W mini-spot lamp transformer is connected to the 230 V mains supply. The primary current will be:
a. 52.2 mA
b. 62.6 mA
c. 19.2 A
d. 33.12 A .

10. Transformer losses are:
a. copper loss
b. current loss
c. iron loss
d. voltage loss .
1. An off-peak storage radiator when connected to a 230 V supply was found to take a current of 12A. The resistance of the element will therefore be:
a. 52.2 mΩ
b. 19.2 Ω
c. 2760 Ω
d. 2843 Ω.

2. Calculate the resistance of 200 m of 1.5 mm2 copper cable if the resistivity of copper is taken as 17.5 _ 10_9 m.
a. 1.3 Ω
b. 2.3 Ω
c. 233 Ω
d. 1312 Ω.




3. Resistors of 3Ω and 6Ω are connected in series. Their combined resistor will therefore be:
a. 0.5 Ω
b. 2.0 Ω
c. 9.0 Ω
d. 18.0 Ω.

4. Resistors of 3Ω and 6Ω are connected in parallel. Their combined resistance will therefore be:
a. 0.5 Ω
b. 2.0 Ω
c. 9.0 Ω
d. 18.0 Ω.

5. The maximum value of the 230 V mains supply is:
a. 207.2 V
b. 230.0 V
c. 325.3 V
d. 400.0 V.

6. Calculate the reactance of a 150 μF capacitor connected to the 50 Hz mains supply:
a. 3.14 Ω
b. 21.2 Ω
c. 18.8 Ω
d. 471.3 Ω.
7. An electronic circuit resistor is colour coded green, blue, brown, gold. It has a value of:
a. 56 Ω_10%
b. 65 Ω_5%
c. 560 Ω_5%
d. 650 Ω_10%.

8. An electronic device which will allow current to flow through it in one direction only is a:
a. light dependent resistor (LDR)
b. light-emitting diode (LED)
c. semiconductor diode
d. thermistor.


9. An electronic device whose resistance varies with temperature is a:
a. light dependent resistor (LDR)
b. light-emitting diode (LED)
c. semiconductor diode
d. thermistor.

10. An electronic device which emits red, green, or yellow light when a current of about 10 mA flows through it is:
a. light dependent resistor (LDR)
b. light-emitting diode (LED)
c. semiconductor diode
d. thermistor.

11. An electronic device whose resistance changes as a result of light energy falling upon it is a:
a. light dependent resistor (LDR)
b. light-emitting diode (LED)
c. semiconductor diode
d. thermistor.

12. A street lamp has a luminous intensity of 2000 cd and is suspended 5 m above the ground. The illuminance on the pavement below the lamp will be:
a. 40 lx
b. 80 lx
c. 400 lx
d. 800 lx.
13. The method most frequently used when designing an interior lighting scheme is the:
a. cosine law
b. inverse square law
c. lumen method
d. reflective index method.

14. Identify the most energy efficient lamps in the following list:
a. CFLs
b. fluorescent tubes
c. GLS lamps
d. tungsten halogen spots.

1. Meeting the customer’s expectations regarding performance, reliability and durability is one definition of:
a. team working
b. quality
c. ISO 9000 system
d. IiP standard .





2. A system which provides a framework for a company to establish quality procedures that improves its product and services is one defi nition of:
a. team working
b. quality
c. ISO 9000 system
d. IiP standard .

3. A system which focuses upon the need of the people working within an organization is one definition of:
a. team working
b. quality
c. ISO 9000 system
d. IiP standard .

4. Working together with other people to get the job done to the best standards is one definition of:
a. team working
b. quality
c. ISO 9000 system
d. IiP standard .
1. All equipment designed to be worn or held to protect against a risk to health and safety is one defi nition of:
a. hazard
b. risk
c. PPE
d. IEE .

2. Identify from the list below the potentially most dangerous work activity:
a. isolating a live circuit
b. working inside a grain silo
c. fixing a socket outlet
d. fixing a luminaire .

3. Some work situations are so potentially hazardous that you must never:
a. work live
b. work in isolation
c. work above ground level
d. work in the dark .

4. A type of safe system to work procedure used in potentially dangerous plant process situations is one definition of:
a. PPE
b. safe isolation
c. permit-to-work
d. working alone .

 

[a1pacino]

i have mine next week,thanks for the questions mikey good post, i'm going to go through them now,if anyone has any answers can they post them

cheers

 

[mikeyboy]

email me at mlobacz at hotmail dot com for more

if any one has more pratice questions please send them to me at

mlobacz at hotmail dot com

cheers

 

[MrSkipsey]

Have you tried looking at the Swindonmassive website?

 

[mikeyboy]

i have, yes thanks

a usefulsite, a bit mad to look at though!

 

[johnm112]

hi, i am taking my AM3 in june but i am out of work.... i have been told that there are a few people who train people for the am2 at there homes..... does anybody know who he is?

thanks John

 

[babySparkie]

Taking the 301 next week, is the tip still motors and more motors?