Prabh Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 On 2/2/2013 at 01:15, Ramsay said: Hi I used this forum lots to prepare me for my practical assessment. Havin passed I thought it would try and pass on some info. There are 4 parts to the day 1) Electrical Installation 2) Written exam 3) Safe isolation/disconnect - reconnect 4) DOL motor control circuit 1) The first part is defo the easiest, just like a shortened version of the AM2. My tip is to look at the drawing and draw the installation on the board first, using the correct measurements. You will be required to test your installation afterwards and fill out a test sheet. 2) The written exam can be difficult, it's all about trying to remember what you did back at college. here are some example questions: - a coil of wire exhibits self inductance. Inductance is measured in ? - the peak value of a sine wave with a rms value of 7.07 volts AC is ? - a lagging power factor indicates that the circuit is ? - Two 1.7 kw heating elements connected in parallel to a 230v supply will draw a current of ? - Two inductors with inductive reactance of 0.20 ohms and 0.52 ohms are connected series. The total inductive reactance is ? these questions are all multiple guess but I don't remember what the 4 options were. 3) disconnect/reconnect (safe isolation) is probably the most difficult part of the day, just because that its process that everything has to be done in order. If its not you will lose points or could fail it instantly. 4) DOL...you only need to concentrate on the control side of the circuit. The motor is already connected and just requires you to make the links between the certain connections. You also have to connect a remote stop/start. There is basically a board fitted with all the components and using a pre made male lead, connect each end into the female plugs on the board. Just work through the system methodically and you will be fine. At the end you will have to walk away whilst the assessor puts a fault on the circuit, then return and find and correct the fault. In some instances it may be easy to just pull all the cables out and start again (if you struggling to find the fault). After this you will be required to draw the control circuit that you have just wired using the symbols that are one the sheet. Im not going to lie, it's a very intense day. The assessors are not wanting you to fail but they obviously can spot a blagger. I was fortunate enough to pass first time but appreciated the help massively from sites like this. best of luck thanks for this important info for us. Can someone please guide me that where from can i get study topics n notes for written exam. regards prabh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegz Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Hi guys. Im doing my practical assessment soon. Did anybody get theirs done recently and can advise on preparation? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks and kind regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chamandeep sohi Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 I am also preparing for trade test for electrician General and I want to know about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighmarsh151084 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 I am also preparing for trade test for electrician General and I want to know about it. Where are you taking the assessment? And with whom as I believe future skills is slightly different to vettessass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chamandeep sohi Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 I am from India and taking the assessment from vetassess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Hi Everyone, I'm new here and will be scheduled for the TRA assessment for Electricians (general) soon. Im already getting good information about the Vetasses from this thread and I am happy to be here on time. Can someone tell me the difference between the Vetasses and TRA? Or are they essentially the same in terms of test questions? Please, someone with useful information on this? Thank you for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighmarsh151084 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Hi Everyone, I'm new here and will be scheduled for the TRA assessment for Electricians (general) soon. Im already getting good information about the Vetasses from this thread and I am happy to be here on time. Can someone tell me the difference between the Vetasses and TRA? Or are they essentially the same in terms of test questions? Please, someone with useful information on this? Thank you for your help.Hi Mikey.I sat my assessment with future skills international at the down under centre in London.I can give you pointers from mine but it maybe slightly different as yours is with a alternatively provider. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Hello leighmarsh151084, That would be great! I would appreciate it. please Thanks again.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gb91 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Hi leighmarsh151084 im doing my assement on Sunday and wondered if you could give me some tips? I hear the hardest part is the safe isolation. Are you allowed to have the steps written down in front of you or do you have to know it off by heart? Any help would be greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsmull87 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 It was an actual question in my theory paper as well. So worth knowing it. Worth some hefty marks too if i remember correctly. He didn’t actually watch me do it specifically he just watched what i did with the install board and threw in a few questions. DOL can be tricky if your not doing em regular. You have to draw the circuit out first and then go connect it up show it working. Most switches are pre wired with fly leads. Just got to wire in the hold on contacts and the overload. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsmull87 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Trades Recognition Australia are the assessing body for Electricians. Future skills and Vetassess are two organisations that have a contract to carry out the assessments in UK on behalf of TRA. They have to cover essentially the same elements but can put their own little twist on it. Vetassess are in Blackburn and Future Skills in London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 (edited) Wow! Thanks a lot guys... From what I got from my migration agent, I will have to fly down to S.A from my home country for theTRA practical assessment, thus don't want to waste time and money at the end of the day. I don't want to leave any stone unturned so I'm exploring every possible source of information regarding the assessment procedures and possible questions. Please guys, I really depend on this thread so pls post any useful info. That will greatly help. Anyone else who have successfully passed the TRA practicals? Pls share your experiences. Cheers all. Edited February 20, 2019 by Mickey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yajina Padmanabhan Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Hi I am Yajina Is anyone can help me to prepare technical interview for electronics equipment trade worker. I have no idea about the interview..is there practical too? Plz help me to prepare Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pintupatel Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 I was completed my electrical practical assessment date 10 February from vetassess. but still not recived result. Anyone help me howmuch time take maximum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disobh Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 On 15/02/2019 at 18:44, Mickey said: Hi Everyone, I'm new here and will be scheduled for the TRA assessment for Electricians (general) soon. Im already getting good information about the Vetasses from this thread and I am happy to be here on time. Can someone tell me the difference between the Vetasses and TRA? Or are they essentially the same in terms of test questions? Please, someone with useful information on this? Thank you for your help. hello , can you share the experience please.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disobh Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 On 16/03/2019 at 23:27, Pintupatel said: I was completed my electrical practical assessment date 10 February from vetassess. but still not recived result. Anyone help me howmuch time take maximum. hi Pintu , Can you please share the experience about the test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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