Most important knowledge and skills for new electricians..

[Daniel Parsons]

What would you list as the most important knowledge (theory) and skills (practical) needed for new apprentice electricians? We are putting training programs together for a Rotary Club in Asia, i don't want to start digging thru the regs at this stage just looking at getting some bullet points together. Thanks in advance.

 

[SparkyChick]

My immediate thoughts are...

• Safe isolation since this is most likely to prevent you killing yourself
• The use of the correct test instruments and the interpretation of the results

 

[Daniel Parsons]

My immediate thoughts are...

• Safe isolation since this is most likely to prevent you killing yourself
• The use of the correct test instruments and the interpretation of the results

Thanks for your input..

 

[The Ghost]

Ohms law wheel. So essential to so many calculations and question/solutions.

 

[telectrix]

and always remember that plumbers have only 2 brain cells, in permanent harmony discord, thus enabling them to screw cables, fit radiators and pipes in front of sockets, and think that electricity flows downhill, just like shyte.

 

[Fitzy]

Never stop asking questions.

 

[Chris Gardner]

Common sense

 

[Bobster]

Learning why you do a job in a certain manner, not just using a "one size fits all attitude"

For example upgrading meter tails to 25mm. Does it need it? If so why?

 

[Silly Sausage]

Oooh, good question!
I'll have to think about that one.
Some good answers so far ^^^^

 

[gazdkw82]

Ohms law

Safe isolation

Terminations

Proper use of appropriate tools

 

[gazdkw82]

Oh and really understanding ADS and EFLI

 

[Toneyz]

Turning up on time and wanting to be there.

 

[Squid]

Looking after your tools and keeping a tidy workspace, noticing any hazards and not joining this forum as you'll just waste your life away.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Never take someone else’s word that something is isolated.
Always check yourself.

 

[Midwest]

Never take someone else's word, that everything was working perfectly before the thing went faulty. They've been there before you.