andydownunder

Hi I'm struggling interpret something in the connect/disconnect part of the test, it says

Ensure that you know the minimum allowable value of insulation resistance of a conductor/s to earth/ground by your LOCAL STANDARDS

So that bit is straight forward, its just you regular insulation resistance test, minimum is 1Megohm and anything under 2 Megohm requires further investigation, its the other one....

 

Ensure that you know the maximum allowable value of earthing resistance of a conductor by your LOCAL STANDARDS

 

I'm not sure what this bit is asking for????? HELP!

Hi Matthew,

The maximum allowable resistance between earth terminal and frame (continuity test) is 0.5 ohm in Western Australia.

The minimum allowable resistance between L and N to earth (IR test) is 1 Mega ohm.

I hope that helps.

Regards,

Andy

I didn't do my assessment with vetassess as futureskills was more convenient and offered the assessment dates more often. when I completed my practical assessment we just carried out the safe isolation procedure as per uk regs. Everything we did was as per UK Regs as we were being tested on UK soil. The test is not there to test your knowledge of Australian regulations it is to test your ability to work as an electrician and provide proof that you are an electrician in your country of origin. When you get to Australia you have to complete the GAP training anyway so that is where you will be expected to learn and be tested on Australian regs. If you were completing this test in Australia then you would be expected to know the Australian regs as you are completing it on Australian soil. There were a few parts of the exam that our examiner said we were to disregard as the examination was created in Australia so was written for their regs but we were to answer the questions using the U.K. Regulations.

 

I'm guessing you've already approached vetassess but if you haven't I'd seriously consider speaking to the downunder Center and doing it via futureskills. They hold assessments monthly and have an onshore partner in the UK (the downunder Center) who are always on hand to help. They also have a preparation course you can do to ensure that there are no surprises when you get to the exam on what you are going to be asked to do and the format, doesn't teach you anything as you should already know it but it allows you to prepare for what's ahead and relaxes you more for the day ahead. The examination was very easy and very straight forward. A small domestic installation, very basic and the motor control circuit which is also very basic, and a full test of both including a fault scenario. a DOL starter is not something I have done very often since qualifying really but still it was very easy to brush up on old knowledge and complete the exam.

Thank you Skyba for your input I'll look into it.

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Hi Ian,

Do you may remember what you wrote on the first page of the practical experience summary document regarding:

Manage Risks and Hazards / Minimise material usage / Apply energy reduction methods /

Manage the recycling and safe disposal of materials used in electrical installation wiring work

I have to state the dates, country where the experience occurred and describe the experience in each area.

It would be great if you could point me in the right direction.

Cheers,

Andy

Thanks so much Ian that helps a lot!!!

Hi there,

I'm preparing for the vetassess electrical practical assessment and was wondering if somebody could clarify some of my questions.

1. Does anyone know if the disconnection / re-connection procedure in the Vetassess guide booklet has to be followed step by step?

When I read through the disconnection process I recognised that the protective device should be isolated in step 16 and not at the beginning.

Wouldn't it be safer to de-energise the equipment conductors first and preform all measurements afterwards?

2. What are your experience with the PEES document? Did you fill in as much as possible or only the basics?

I would be grateful to hear from anyone who may be able to help!

Cheers,

Andy