Bricking it!

[Resu]

Have my FICA (Scottish AM2) on Monday/Tuesday and starting to wind myself up about it! Anyone done it recently and have some pointers?

 

[Richard Burns]

I do not know about the specifics of the test, but I do know it is not useful to wind yourself up about it.
You are competent in what you do, you know what is required. Keep revising and practising and all will be well.

You will have the forms to complete for inspection and testing and these tell you what tests are required and in what order you need to do them.
If you are unsure you can check in the on site guide.
Fault finding is generally not too taxing, you just need to approach logically even if you feel you are covering more than you need to, but make sure they are relevant tests based on what you are told about the fault.
Installation is something you already know about just remember to provide the circuits as you are told they need to be.
The motor circuit has a diagram, just follow it.

Best of luck and be relaxed and confident on the day.:wings: I am sure you will fly through!

 

[Resu]

I do not know about the specifics of the test, but I do know it is not useful to wind yourself up about it.
You are competent in what you do, you know what is required. Keep revising and practising and all will be well.

You will have the forms to complete for inspection and testing and these tell you what tests are required and in what order you need to do them.
If you are unsure you can check in the on site guide.
Fault finding is generally not too taxing, you just need to approach logically even if you feel you are covering more than you need to, but make sure they are relevant tests based on what you are told about the fault.
Installation is something you already know about just remember to provide the circuits as you are told they need to be.
The motor circuit has a diagram, just follow it.

Best of luck and be relaxed and confident on the day.:wings: I am sure you will fly through!

I know it's no use, it's just the way I'm wired(!) I feel that I've revised all I can, it's just the waiting inbetween. I've got a 5/6 hour journey to Aberdeen (nearest place that FICA can be sat) tomorrow in the snow to look forward to as well!

 

[jimmyray]

Good luck mate!

 

[Richard Burns]

OK if you cannot fix that wiring fault! then consider it a way to build your energies ready to unleash them on a satisfactory completion.

The journey is a bit of a bind and I am assuming you will have to drive so drive carefully and steadily and try not to get distracted by the test.
I was recently thinking about a job I was doing, thinking about a job I was planning tomorrow and then things shifted in the cab and my head torch got turned on, I turned to look at it and totally forgot I was on a very winding road, jolly nearly lost the lot and only because I managed to hit a farmers track as I went over the bank did I not total the vehicle.

Try to avoid this if you can!!

Arrive and ensure you know where the test centre is located so that you are not searching Monday morning.
get plenty of rest and fluids and do your best to ensure you do not need to go back to Aberdeen again!

 

[Resu]

OK if you cannot fix that wiring fault! then consider it a way to build your energies ready to unleash them on a satisfactory completion.

The journey is a bit of a bind and I am assuming you will have to drive so drive carefully and steadily and try not to get distracted by the test.
I was recently thinking about a job I was doing, thinking about a job I was planning tomorrow and then things shifted in the cab and my head torch got turned on, I turned to look at it and totally forgot I was on a very winding road, jolly nearly lost the lot and only because I managed to hit a farmers track as I went over the bank did I not total the vehicle.

Try to avoid this if you can!!

Arrive and ensure you know where the test centre is located so that you are not searching Monday morning.
get plenty of rest and fluids and do your best to ensure you do not need to go back to Aberdeen again!

This is the plan Richard! Will be scouting out the area when I arrive. B&B is literally round the corner so should be fine!

 

[Paul.M]

Good luck Resu

 

[Resu]

Journey was perfect yesterday, road was surprisingly clear all the way bar the odd icey patch.

Day 1 over today and 2 of 6 sections done (assessment of safe working practices & composite installation).

Happy with what I achieved, finished with time to spare and fairly confident everything is correct, including motor control circuit (no experience except college) - will find out tomorrow during functional tests after I&T!

 

[pennychew]

Journey was perfect yesterday, road was surprisingly clear all the way bar the odd icey patch.

Day 1 over today and 2 of 6 sections done (assessment of safe working practices & composite installation).

Happy with what I achieved, finished with time to spare and fairly confident everything is correct, including motor control circuit (no experience except college) - will find out tomorrow during functional tests after I&T!

Goo luck mate, I'm sure you'll fly through :icon4:

 

[Resu]

Forgot to update this last night. All done and can be forgotten about for the next wee while. So glad it's over! Happy with most of it, some of the multiple choice questions seemed a bit random and struggled with a fault on the motor circuit but confident overall. Just need to wait for the phone call now!

 

[Resu]

Forgot to add, motor worked as it should so was chuffed with that!

 

[Resu]

Failed lads! Have to resit 2 of 6 sections - composite installation & multiple choice.

Annoyed about composite installation. Looking back I think I bonded the water on the wrong side of the stop cock. Even though this is something that only takes 5 mins to put in it accounts for quite a high percentage of the marking. Still awaiting proper feedback though so will need to wait and see. Will be properly kicking myself if it's that that has cost me that section!

Can't say anything in regards the multiple choice. Feel it was just the luck of the draw.

Only thing that has made me feel better is that my training officer mentioned that only 1 person has passed in Scotland (in his area I think) since September out of nearly 50 who have sat it. I think he said he passed on his third attempt!

 

[GMES]

Hard luck Resu, It's not easy to swallow when you've worked hard for something but brush yourself down fella and don't let it knock your confidence.
Remember Rome wasn't built in a day, Just try your hardest it is all you can ask of yourself.

 

[Richard Burns]

Sorry to hear, but it is only 2 sections!:sad: Could have been worse

At least you know the way to the training centre so that bit will be easy.:yesnod:

Do not try and analyse too much, if you get good feedback then take this on board, but otherwise just review what you know and where you are keen to know more.:confused5:

Bonding on the consumer side of the service supply?

If the failure rate is that high there is something wrong, either in the testing or the training for the test.

Revise and remember.

Good luck for the next time.:wink_smile:

 

[Beavstro]

Hard luck Resu!
I too will be sitting this new FICA in the not too distant future!
Hope all goes well for the re-sit!