Fica

[dave1064]

Just sat my fica tosay. Well day one. Passed everything I think apart from fault diagnosis which I know I have made a couple errors. Does anyone know what the pass mark is for fault diagnosis? I made maybe 2 errors due to nerves.

Just looking for reassurance really.

 

[AndrewMgan1976]

I don't know to be honest mate.

Was today the wiring part of the exam?

 

[ScottR]

Where did you sit your FICA?

 

[dave1064]

Cambuslang.

Today I had wiring the installation, fault diagnosis and safe isolation. Lost couple points due to stupid mistake like not keeping key on first isolation. I thought I had kept key as was searching pockets for it. Tomorrow is testing, multiple choice questionnaire and fault rectification.

 

[AndrewMgan1976]

Cambuslang.

Today I had wiring the installation, fault diagnosis and safe isolation. Lost couple points due to stupid mistake like not keeping key on first isolation. I thought I had kept key as was searching pockets for it. Tomorrow is testing, multiple choice questionnaire and fault rectification.

Being honest mate, the key is a big part of it.

 

[dave1064]

I know. I do know to keep the key. I dont know why I put it back on the table. I didnt realise until I couldn't find it in my pockets.

 

[Fast&Rough]

You'll probably need to re-sit safe isolation if the assesor noticed you never kept the key on your person. Also know your tripping times for the rcd testing

 

[dave1064]

Yeah. Its an easy section anyway so not too fussed if I have to resit that. Annoying because of a stupid mistake which I know is not done due to lack of knowledge but more complacency.

300ms for x1 40ms for x5?

 

[AndrewMgan1976]

Yeah. Its an easy section anyway so not too fussed if I have to resit that. Annoying because of a stupid mistake which I know is not done due to lack of knowledge but more complacency.

300ms for x1 40ms for x5?

200ms for an old 4293 rcd

 

[Fast&Rough]

Is there anything your not sure about ?

 

[dave1064]

I feel pretty confident about it. But its just nerves on the day. Can only so my best I suppose.

 

[Fast&Rough]

Good luck then bud

 

[AndrewMgan1976]

I done the pilot for the FICA 16 years ago. I thought it was too easy, nothing difficult in it at all..

 

[ScottR]

When I done my FICA we had testing on day one aswell it was a bugger.if the tube heater isn't working check the neutral on it as it won't be terminated correctly haha. Good luck anyway

 

[AndrewMgan1976]

How did you get on today buddy??