got my practical tomorrow 2394, any tips please

[terry1969]

bloody gone over everything thousands of times

 

[Hellmooth]

Alcohol?

 

[terry1969]

having a few brandys tonight as we speak lol

 

[ruston]

Big mistake.
Don't have a big meal before you sit the the exam, and keep hydrated.

 

[Paul.M]

Lock off, put up a sign and PUT THE KEY IN YOUR POCKET! I failed the 2391 because of this!!! Stupid fault, just under pressure at the time.

 

[Richard Burns]

If you have already overloaded your brain with reading and rereading then probably a break at this point would be good, get relaxed and calm ready for tomorrow.
You will already know all the information but you need to be able to get it in order in your head, relaxing will help this.
You also need to be alert tomorrow so have a good not too heavy breakfast tomorrow and keep a water bottle with you. Dehydration reduces your capability rapidly.

Initial verification is just that, this is the first test of a new circuit to see if it complies. Simple!

IR faults can be caused by incorrect connections (0.00MΩ), loads present in the circuit (0.00MΩ L-N), neons in switches (~0.1-0.5MΩ L-N), faulty insulation breaking down (any value of MΩ). Greater than 2MΩ is OK.

Not sure if you still do incorrect wiring faults but look for things like polarity, crossed connections and bending radius exceeded.

Good luck, do well.

 

[terry1969]

cheers lads

 

[ruston]

Best of luck, just keep cool.

 

[Andy78]

Relax and think things through as you have been taught. Slowly and in sequence.
Don't succumb to nerves or paranoia. You have been through it all many times before, and the invigilator is not there to actively fail you, just to make sure you are safe and correct in your work.

This time tomorrow you will be thinking, "Oh right, was that it ?"

 

[Leesparkykent]

good luck for tomorrow.

 

[PEG]

Yeah,don't over think things,the basics remain the same...so use and apply them.

My 2391 invigilator,had the C&G assessor,watching him,watching me...i dislike scrutiny,on a good day,but it pressed me harder than me first borns' tricky birth :rolleyes4:

Having been the instructor and assessor,myself,you get to realise,that nobody is in it to trap or catch-out folk. Most of these individuals have come through the job,and will generally "will",the assessed ,to succeed.

Stay calm,work methodically...and move on to your next goal.

Good luck,and if you feel like it,let us know how you fare :smartass:

 

[Paul.M]

@ Terry.... AND?????????

How did you go, how did you feel after the exam. Hope your celebrating tonight and not drowning your sorrows?

 

[terry1969]

passed well chuffed thanks

 

[markc123]

passed well chuffed thanks

Congratulations mate, well done.

Now its saturday ... go get smashed

 

[Paul.M]

Well done Terry and as above, go and get smashed :54: