Cheif Examiners Report, 2391-10, October 2010.

[Guest123]

Seems it's getting harder........

 

[sbrown2]

I work in a factory. But do domestic and hotel work for a few extra pennies. I got my JIB card just in case I fancied the excitement of leaving and doing site work, but I know its tough out there at the moment.

 

[swparksey]

HUmm, Interesting.

I assume you guys are getting asked for it when your a sub on site to the main contractor?

As a small business within a specialised profession, I used to get asked to supply CSCS cards or ecs cards for all our guys on site, now we never get asked and we have a standard H&S pack that covers competence of our chaps which they all now accept without question. If they ask for anything specific we charge the same as BT do, that focuses the client when the production line or quarry is on stop for it

I have never applied for a JIB card but I was thinking of it, which I believe would mean doing my NVQ which should not take too long. having dealt with the JIB at senior level back in the 90's I still think they have their head up their own bottoms

 

[Lucas123]

yeah i think you have a point to be fair in as much as its their way or the highway

but like i think malcolm said they govern us to a certain extent and as he quoted we have to dance to their tune at this present moment in time.

One advantage id say would be that its an instant proof to your quals ie for interviews you dont have to bring all your certs and paperwork and what not just your little gold flexible friend !! ha

 

[jreid67]

Just reading through the report and was wondering how you are meant to test insulation resistance with a circuit that contains surge protection? and what are the requirements for testing for separation between SELV and a LV circuit within the same containment system?

Thanks

 

[malcolmsanford]

Surge protection devices are covered under regulation 612.3.2 If the device can not be disconnected then it is acceptable to carry out the test at 250v but must still obtain the 1 Mohm value for a pass.

I was always taught that you test to the LV spec on LV/SELV circuits.

 

[justjust1]

Hi all,

just a quick question i have passed my Inspect and Test 2392-10 is it worth me doing the 2391-10 what will this give me extra?

 

[luke12345]

Many candidates incorrectly answered that when the csa of a conductor is halved then so is
its resistance.

i was always under the impression it doubled?

 

[brav]

Hi all,

just a quick question i have passed my Inspect and Test 2392-10 is it worth me doing the 2391-10 what will this give me extra?

It allows you to inspect and test other electricians installations mate, worth doing but ive been told the pass rate is down to 20%

 

[tony2010]

Took the 2391 exam in June this year, just had my certificate through. Pass, what a relief, what a wait!

 

[Phil]

Took the 2391 exam in June this year, just had my certificate through. Pass, what a relief, what a wait!

congratulations and well done