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Hi Baz

Still, I have not completed the practical assessment and multiple-choice exam

On 28/02/2021 at 13:27, Sparkybaz said:

Hi Tommy,

I done the trade test in March 2020 ( I believe the last before Covid ) As expected your nerves kick in, what I will say is they want it carried out in the Australian way, I was under the impression it would be similar to an AM2 test but it wasn't!

Basically there were 3 of us and it was 09.00 till 17.00 the test was carried out in Isleworth London

This is how the day went,

1. Introduction
2. Draw a stop start circuit for a DOL motor with the correct symbols
3. Into a booth,  install and wire a single phase DB with sockets and 2 way lighting including full testing ( this is to no British standard as they way they ask you to test was a bit misleading, I have my test and inspection so was frustrating ) bit of conduit work and ensure you follow the drawing for measurements etc, the examiner will witness the testing and ask questions 
4. Safe isolation ( I cannot stress enough to read an fully understand the requirements as it is very different from how we would prove dead in the uk ) if you get this wrong you will fail instantly.
5. On a bread board you need to wire the control circuit of a stop start circuit for a DOL Motor , they will then put a fault on it and you have to rectify ( just rewire it as its only fly leads )
6. Technical interview - the will question you on your in-depth knowledge 
7. Theory test of 24 questions over multiple sections, you need to score at least 3 in each section, majority of this is calculations which are tough. If you do get more than 3 wrong in a section they will give you one more chance to rectify and mistakes. 

My advise would be to practice control circuits and symbols, start delta connections on motors and practice the Australian way of safe isolation. I'm an industrial electrician so motors and control circuits are fine with me, the 2 other lads were domestic and really struggled - the examiner does let you help each other on only the theory test but discretely don't make it obvious. The 2 lads that were with me didnt even know what start or delta meant.

The English language test is probably more frustrating!!........................

All the best 

Baz

Hi Sparkybaz

I have to face the technical interview in the near future an it will be online-based. I have few questions

1) How long does it conduct?

2) what would be the questions?

3) Can I do the interview by my own computer if it is online ?

please help me to get this done...

Thank you in advance

On 28/02/2021 at 13:27, Sparkybaz said:

Hi Tommy,

I done the trade test in March 2020 ( I believe the last before Covid ) As expected your nerves kick in, what I will say is they want it carried out in the Australian way, I was under the impression it would be similar to an AM2 test but it wasn't!

Basically there were 3 of us and it was 09.00 till 17.00 the test was carried out in Isleworth London

This is how the day went,

1. Introduction
2. Draw a stop start circuit for a DOL motor with the correct symbols
3. Into a booth,  install and wire a single phase DB with sockets and 2 way lighting including full testing ( this is to no British standard as they way they ask you to test was a bit misleading, I have my test and inspection so was frustrating ) bit of conduit work and ensure you follow the drawing for measurements etc, the examiner will witness the testing and ask questions 
4. Safe isolation ( I cannot stress enough to read an fully understand the requirements as it is very different from how we would prove dead in the uk ) if you get this wrong you will fail instantly.
5. On a bread board you need to wire the control circuit of a stop start circuit for a DOL Motor , they will then put a fault on it and you have to rectify ( just rewire it as its only fly leads )
6. Technical interview - the will question you on your in-depth knowledge 
7. Theory test of 24 questions over multiple sections, you need to score at least 3 in each section, majority of this is calculations which are tough. If you do get more than 3 wrong in a section they will give you one more chance to rectify and mistakes. 

My advise would be to practice control circuits and symbols, start delta connections on motors and practice the Australian way of safe isolation. I'm an industrial electrician so motors and control circuits are fine with me, the 2 other lads were domestic and really struggled - the examiner does let you help each other on only the theory test but discretely don't make it obvious. The 2 lads that were with me didnt even know what start or delta meant.

The English language test is probably more frustrating!!........................

All the best 

Baz