An Awful Feeling This

[gap30]

Hello fellow sparkies, i want to let you into a little dilema of mine, i have been a spark for about 15 years and i would call myself a 'good' electrician, i am well versed in ALL aspects of our trade and know my job inside out, i completed my 2360 over 10 years ago, have my 17th, i have done the level 3 C&G, now for the bad bit:

I HAVE FAILED THE 2391 THREE TIMES!!

Nightmare, funny thing is i have been testing and inspecting jobs for about 4 - 5 years, anyway i called up my local testing company today and they have arranged a re-sit for me at the end of August, no training, no tutors, no nothing, my head has turned to sh*t

AGAIN I AM A V GOOD ELECTRICIAN BUT I AM DREADING THIS

When i spoke to the testing company earlier the guy said he had looked over my last test answers he said i just missed out on the pass (horrible), i feel like a bag of nerves, i know guys who passed first time who could not walk with me, i am 10 times the spark they will ever be (sorry to sound like an ---)

Basically i need a new strategy if i am going to pass this, i have just ordered the exam success book of ebay.

I need tips/pointers anything, i HAVE got to pass this time or i will end up in the nuthouse

 

[johnboy6083]

its probably your terminology. mke sure that you use the correct name for everything, and not the slang name. I.E meggering a cable is actually an insulation resistance test. doing a Ze is actually an external fault loop imedance test.
be sure to read the question thoroughly, and check all of your answers.

i was always tol to read through the paper, and answer any questions i knew the answer to. then go back and do the ones you may struggle with.

 

[Sparky Ninja]

i HAVE got to pass this time or i will end up in the nuthouse

Try not to put too much pressure on yourself.

One observation I can make straight away is that you've been here since Jan 2009 and only posted 6 times, of which those post are little to do with your current problem.

GET INVOLVED!!

This here forum is one of the best resources with regards to studying and keeping your theory in check.

 

[gap30]

Yes i know but when you have done it all (me) you think you are untouchable and you know it all till you fail the 2391 three times grrrrr!

 

[IQ Electrical]

There's a wealth of information on 2391 threads but if you have any specific questions from past papers, post them up here!

The exam success book is worth a few marks on it's own as regards layout of questions and exactly how to format your answers.

Finally, Guidance Note 3, the bible, (but a better read) you need to actually understand the tests and why you are doing them, that helps you when C&G turn questions around to fox the guys that just do past papers.

 

[Sparky Ninja]

Can you honestly say you think you know it all?
In this case what area of studying do you partake in?

 

[gap30]

no sorry pal i never meant it to come across like that - i mean this has been one big kick in the teeth to me

 

[Sparky Ninja]

Maybe you should clear you mind of prior attempts and try to approach this from another angle?

 

[gap30]

yes thats what i am trying, i am at the moment EATING HUMBLE PIE BIG TIME and i need help this time

 

[gap30]

There's a wealth of information on 2391 threads but if you have any specific questions from past papers, post them up here!

The exam success book is worth a few marks on it's own as regards layout of questions and exactly how to format your answers.

just had a look at the voltage drop question from the July exam and was baffled by the answer, this is embarrasing

Finally, Guidance Note 3, the bible, (but a better read) you need to actually understand the tests and why you are doing them, that helps you when C&G turn questions around to fox the guys that just do past papers.

just had a look at the voltage drop question from the june exam and was baffled by the answer, this is embarrasing

 

[Sparky Ninja]

Well you've got till the end of August, which is more than enough time to read up on the subject. I assume you've passed your practical?

 

[Sparky Ninja]

just had a look at the voltage drop question from the june exam and was baffled by the answer, this is embarrasing

Well explain to us you interpretation of the question, and how you would answer it?

 

[alarm man]

yes thats what i am trying, i am at the moment EATING HUMBLE PIE BIG TIME and i need help this time

i know great sparks who panic at exams,and they tend to fail them first time round because their wound up about it,just relax think logically..

 

[gap30]

Well explain to us you interpretation of the question, and how you would answer it?

where do i start? i remember m/V/am/1000 or something

 

[gap30]

Well you've got till the end of August, which is more than enough time to read up on the subject. I assume you've passed your practical?

yes would pass that with my eyes closed