Loulouhew Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 hi all my husband did the practical yesterday in London and we found lots of helpful info on here and from some individual posters so thought I would post his experience so that it may help others!! the day started in the main hall about 40-50 people all different trades, then we were sent off with different assessors. started in the classroom checking passports and paperwork. we were first given some risk assessments to fill in nothing too complicated things like task- use of hand tools risk involved- cuts and bruises to persons using tools method to reduce risk- person to be competent in using such equipment. you are asked to complete 3 or 4 of the tasks so have a few ready to put down. quite basic stuff though. we were then given the multiple choice questions. you need to get 4 out of 5 questions right in each section 4 sections in total. plenty of time to complete them but if like me you left college 20+ years ago you want to put some revision in , there were lots of circuit calculations, resistors in parallel + series so revise OHMS law u = 1 x R revise the formulas for parallel & series and practice examples there were a few power questions RMS values power (watts) = voltage (volts) x current (ampres) P = U x I power factor etc inductance in a circuit would hold back current (lagging circuit) capacitance would hold back voltage ( leading circuit) transformer ratios one or two on 3 phase power . from there we went to the workshop just the same as in college your own work area to begin the practical. all materials laid out on table and you just take what you need consumer unit rcd mcbs screws conduit etc... as your getting on with that she calls you to do other part disconnection reconnection process or the DOL starter once you have done that you return to your work station and carry on . now the tricky part ( for me anyway) DOL STARTER you have to draw a circuit for the DOL starter get to know the symbols for each part etc then will then ask you to connect it altogether with push in leads and you can put 1 lead into another for the self hold contact in parallel on 11 connected 13 and 12 to 14 as the diagram shows. you then have to go away and she puts a fault on it. so its just a matter of checking each lead to the diagram or just pull them all out and start again. having the diagram i was emailed will help you make sense of this part please pm if you would like a copy i can email it to you ( big thanks to stephen derby for this :biggrin:) I was really stressed about this part as I dont work with DOL starters but having now done it and also having a diagram emailed to by another poster on here it was very basic stuff there is also another diagram for the layout of the practical task which can be emailed aswell .when carrying out the practical there are set dimensions you have to stick to such as distance between switches , socket heights and lamp holder positioning check your dimensions draw it in pencil on the wall. you have to carry out continuity test and insulation resistance with a megger and record results and if they pass or fail. They then connect a power lead up to the consumer unit to check it all works. Get to know the disconnection and reconnection process by heart they are very strict on this. you have to talk them through what you are doing and you cant miss anything out just remember check voltage tester at known source first and then again after each time you use it. she was helpful and prompted you but would not tell you what to do They do have tools there but looks better if you have your own, only used safety boots and took overalls hat gloves and goggles but didn't need them . was finished by 4pm then they rang me to say I hadn't completed some paperwork so i rushed back and it was just a questionaire !!! so just have to sit and wait for the results, in the next 10 days. if you have any questions please feel free to ask and I will pass on to my husband good luck all Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulouhew Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 Can I also say a big thank you too Arthur Quinn ( No1 Spark ) who gave us valuable info aswell!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest samedwards22 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Hiya Louise please could you email me both pieces of information on the practical assessment, this would be a great help Kind regards Sam Edwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulouhew Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 Yes no problem Sam just pm me your email address ! Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest samedwards22 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) Yes no problem Sam just pm me your email address ! Louise My email is ''e-mail removed by mods'' Thankyou very much Edited November 7, 2013 by calNgary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sph14 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 hi there could you please send me that info, i am just waiting for a date for my practical assessment (as a spark), i have my head in books every break at work trying to prepare myself as much as poss !!! thanks for your time. P.s did you take your own testing equip ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sph14 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 (edited) sorry my email address is ''removed by mods'' Edited November 7, 2013 by calNgary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulouhew Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 No worries have sent the email to you ....no he didn't take own testing equipment took all his other tools though They do have everything there for you to use but everyone takes their own Good luck louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest phouston1 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) Hi any chance of sending me a copy of the diagram for the dol starter and the layout of the practical task please as im sitting my test on the 20th of june and am really worying about it. thanks Edited November 7, 2013 by calNgary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Riobob Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Need info, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Riobob Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 (edited) Loulou, could you please send me this info? Edited November 7, 2013 by calNgary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMURPHY77972 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 hi lou,,could you please email me info,,i have test next week ,,,many thanks )))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMURPHY77972 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 (edited) can you email me please many thanks Edited November 7, 2013 by calNgary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulouhew Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Have emailed you both ! Good luck !:yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylors4 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I know this will sound daft, but am going at the end of the month (I'm a bricklayer) did you OH drive down, and if so, was there parking? I'll be driving down from Cheshire that morning (setting off about 4am) will have a load of tools with me and just hoping there will be parking on site (it says not but thought I'd ask). Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulouhew Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 I know this will sound daft, but am going at the end of the month (I'm a bricklayer) did you OH drive down, and if so, was there parking? I'll be driving down from Cheshire that morning (setting off about 4am) will have a load of tools with me and just hoping there will be parking on site (it says not but thought I'd ask). Thanks in advance He went up by train the night before ....bit of a pain with all his tools but managed to fit his tool box in a little suitcase with wheels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylors4 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 He went up by train the night before ....bit of a pain with all his tools but managed to fit his tool box in a little suitcase with wheels! Oh right, thanks for reply anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmartin Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) Hey loulou could you please sed me the email with the diagrams and dol info I've got my vettassess assessment next week many thanks Edited November 7, 2013 by calNgary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Dcruze Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 (edited) Hi Louise, Thank you so much for all the info you have posted. Could you please email me both pieces of information on the practical assessment, would be really appreciated. Hope it isn't too much trouble. :smile: Edited November 7, 2013 by calNgary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis1903 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) could i also have a copy of the DOL diagram got this test in febuary. Edited November 7, 2013 by calNgary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketafish Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 (edited) hi if i could get sent them aswell that would be great Edited November 7, 2013 by calNgary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kissan Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 (edited) hi if i could get sent them aswell that would be great can some one tell please what to expect from vet assess electrical practical exam or mail me some drawings i dont no what will come or how the exam will be i am very afraid Edited November 7, 2013 by calNgary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Please do not post your personal e-mail address on the public forum, it is against site rules and mods / admin will have to remove them. Thanks Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabatty Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Thank you for all the excellent info! Going to be a massive help when I book mine. Can you please email me the diagram. Ill pm you my email address. Thanks again! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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