What is the maths like being an electrician?

[Lee Gold]

Hello I am not very good at maths and was wondering what kind of maths do electricians use everyday?

 

[Lee Gold]

Thanks voltz, id love to shadow an electrican and gain knowledge and yes that is true I learn best that way but if someone explains something to me I can't take it in I have to be shown and explained to

 

[VoltzElectrical]

The Trainee forum is definitely worth gaining access to. You need to be in training first though before access will be given.

That's the one, thanks. Can exceptions be made?

 

[Simonslimline]

That's the one, thanks. Can exceptions be made?

Could not say myself. Best if he spoke to Marvo, Sintra or Paul M about it.

 

[VoltzElectrical]

Lee, if you want it..make it happen. It sounds like you have the motivation. Don't be put off by rejection. There are many on here who are sick to death of the modern apprentice who doesn't want, or doesn't care about the job opportunity they have. I'm sure they would bin them off in preference to someone like you.

Why don't you spend some time putting together a cv and post it in the section of the forum for people seeking work. You don't have to try to gloss over your academic shortcomings either, as an understanding of one's own personal weaknesses, and a positive attitude to addressing them, is a sign of maturity that actually might give you the advantage over someone who claims they are the business.

Keep at it, and keep in touch.

 

[Razzmond]

A bit like someone giving you one of those old school match questions "If jane needs 8 square feet to hold 4 box turtles" etc. Can be tricky but one you get used to it its fine.

 

[Diddy]

I can honestly say that I have never been asked about turtles during my electrical career so far lol.

 

[Diddy]

Just as an aside I also tried to look into the trainee forum. I was hoping to answer a question or two and also see what the current crop are going through. I am surprised that us mere mortals are not "allowed" access. After all we are always learning and we have all been through most of the tests. Who better to answer some of the questions ? It could be a one strike and your out scenario.

 

[bf03yvd]

You have to do a bit of maths to work out, voltage, wattage etc. But if you know the basics, then you should be ok.

 

[trev]

Just as an aside I also tried to look into the trainee forum. I was hoping to answer a question or two and also see what the current crop are going through. I am surprised that us mere mortals are not "allowed" access. After all we are always learning and we have all been through most of the tests. Who better to answer some of the questions ? It could be a one strike and your out scenario.

Ask Paul M if you want mentor status mate

 

[ruston]

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[Knobhead]

Ask Paul M if you want mentor status mate

If he gets in I’m going to create a bigger stink than last time.

 

[trev]

I'm still shocked and appalled that you were black balled mate. I still say you'd have been a massive asset.

 

[shanky887614]

I'm still shocked and appalled that you were black balled mate. I still say you'd have been a massive asset.

im not in either, wierd i got dates through for my am2 next year as well.

ah well there are better forums out there just less banter on the other side

 

[trev]

im not in either, wierd i got dates through for my am2 next year as well.

ah well there are better forums out there just less banter on the other side

I thought that you'd been booted when you got your key for the arms.

 

[shanky887614]

I thought that you'd been booted when you got your key for the arms.

not a fair swap, they didn't mention i would lose that and sfa happens in the arms usually