17th edition. has my revision been in vain?

[Marie-Claire]

I'm taking my 17th edition exam in less than 2 weeks, i have the 17th edition red book to revise with but i got told that the green/blue book is the one to be used at present, i am totally freaking out about this. does this mean that the red book is going to be no use to me in this exam?

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Have you not got the green book yet?
It's been out since the 1st of July.

 

[fuzzydunlop]

All exams are based on the Red book until the end of the year, the current date for the Green book being used is 1st January 2012 though may change (or will do knowing C&G)

 

[Marie-Claire]

no i havent got that one i finished my level 3 in june and did not know about another book untill i went and had a chat with my tutor this morning when i have exams i study around the clock to make sure i cant possibly fail so as you can imagine i have been reading the red book in bed/bath and i have even took it on a date with me just in case i had a spare 5 min to learn

Have you not got the green book?
It's been out since the 1st of July.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

no i havent got that one i finished my level 3 in june and did not know about another book untill i went and had a chat with my tutor this morning when i have exams i study around the clock to make sure i cant possibly fail so as you can imagine i have been reading the red book in bed/bath and i have even took it on a date with me just in case i had a spare 5 min to learn

So what was the chat up line? Meet my book....He`s here for the company..lol..........

 

[Deleted member 26818]

no i havent got that one i finished my level 3 in june and did not know about another book untill i went and had a chat with my tutor this morning when i have exams i study around the clock to make sure i cant possibly fail so as you can imagine i have been reading the red book in bed/bath and i have even took it on a date with me just in case i had a spare 5 min to learn

Sorry, couldn't resist it.
As fuzzy says, the green book doesn't take effect untill 1st of January, so exams at least untill then are to the red book.

 

[Marie-Claire]

thank f (i really want to swear but i wont) for that!!!! i was really worried about this today. thanks

All exams are based on the Red book until the end of the year, the current date for the Green book being used is 1st January 2012 though may change (or will do knowing C&G)

 

[Marie-Claire]

lol! no i thought i could have a quick look if he went to the loo or spent ages at the bar, i dont get a lot of time to do anything lately so i seize the opportunity whilst i can, single parenting at it's best

So what was the chat up line? Meet my book....He`s here for the company..lol..........

 

[GLENNSPARK]

lol! no i thought i could have a quick look if he went to the loo or spent ages at the bar, i dont get a lot of time to do anything lately so i seize the opportunity whilst i can, single parenting at it's best

You meen like a "sneaky peek"..lol...

 

[vernam616]

I wouldnt worry the exam is easy, 120 mins to complete, 60 questions, with a minimum of 60% to pass (36 correct answers).

I took the 12 week course and felt it was a waste of time, i opened the book once through the whole exam and walked out after 25 mins, passed with 90%

Try not to worry about it too much

 

[Marie-Claire]

yes a sneaky peek! it was funny because he made a joke about my huge bag but i did point out that oversized bags were very much in fashion and before you ask no i didnt get the book out, i just couldnt be that igronant in the end

You meen like a "sneaky peek"..lol...

 

[Marie-Claire]

fair play, i hope i do as well as you did

I wouldnt worry the exam is easy, 120 mins to complete, 60 questions, with a minimum of 60% to pass (36 correct answers).

I took the 12 week course and felt it was a waste of time, i opened the book once through the whole exam and walked out after 25 mins, passed with 90%

Try not to worry about it too much

 

[vernam616]

Most of the class scored highly, apart from the scrotes who were there because the dole payed for it

They had no chance at all really the instructor didnt even know what he was talking about, he asked the class full of electricians what TWO instances a RcD was used for, i raised the subject of bathroom circuits and he didnt have a clue what i was talking about, quite amusing seeing the look on the faces of 20 odd electricians

 

[Christhesparky]

As long as you know your way around the BRB you shouldnt have any problems, just make sure you read the questions properly, as C&G have a habit of wording the questions to try and catch you out

 

[Sparky Ninja]

To quote myself from an earlier post...

How will the wiring regulation changes affect the 2382 qualification?

A new programme of study, 2382-12, will launch in September 2011. This qualification will assess knowledge of BS 7671:2008(2011).

The existing 2382 qualifications (2382-10) and (2382-20) will close on 31 December 2011.

Which qualification should candidates sit for the remainder of 2011?

Candidates who wish to demonstrate knowledge of BS 7671:2008 may continue to undertake 2382-10, or 2382-20 if they meet the stipulated entry requirements.
Candidates who have knowledge of the 1st amendment should enter the 2382-12 qualification once it is launched in September 2011.

Will the existing 2382 assessments (units 100 and 200) be updated?

No, the existing qualifications still assess knowledge of BS 7671:2008 (the red book), and will not reflect amendments made in the 2011 ‘green book’.

Is there an ‘update’ qualification for the 1st amendment?

No, there is no ‘update’ or ‘short’ version of this qualification. All candidates wishing to demonstrate knowledge of BS 7671:2008(2011) must sit the 2382-12 qualification.