Access 2 Tade Careers

[Jurasic Spark]

Hi,

I got Ib at 19.8A (after diversity) CORRECT or 26.09A if your applying full rating.

So then selected a 20A BS3036

And yes, it would require additional protection because of the socket outlet, regardless of the cables being mechanically protected.

Cheers,

Wayne

Ok, so how does your college tutor wish you to provide the required additional protection with a rewireable fuse?

 

[WayneL]

Like I said, I think it's more to get us used to the calcs - or maybe thats why they threw in the second part of the question regarding the rcbo.

I did consider the rcd issue myself and thought probably an inline rcd next to the CU for additional protection and the 3036 for overcurrent, if this was an actual situation - failing that, splash out on a seperate rcbo in its own little enclosure - or lose the socket outlet ha ha

 

[Jurasic Spark]

Like I said, I think it's more to get us used to the calcs - or maybe thats why they threw in the second part of the question regarding the rcbo.

Or maybe a case of the 2330 lecturers not realising that they are giving a none valid problem.

Anyway regardless, what is the min amount of current your cable needs to be able to carry and what size cable have you selected?

 

[WayneL]

I got it to 29A for the cable and selected 6mm - and the volt drop worked out fine.I think the socket was mentioned purely so we had to remember to allow for it in the diversity - and the 3036 is thrown in so that you have to apply the correction factor - as I say, purely a calcs exersise.

When do you do your 2391 prac, by the way, or have you already done it - got mine in the third week in January

 

[bcwood16]

Hi to all,

Just wanted to say thanks to this community and this thread. I work as a computer technician, but last year I decided for a career change to an Electrician. Something I have always thought about.

As im in full time employment, I needed a course I work at on my own pace. I looked around and finally decided to go for Access2Carreers. It was a tough decision as there are plenty of different options, but this course seemed right. Also due to feed back here, that made my final decisional. I signed up min November. The people I have spoken to so far have been kind, positive and very supportive. I received books and study material really quickly and before I knew it, well into study

I have not done my first week practical yet, but will be calling up about available dates very shortly. Im hoping to get my first practical out the way by the end of Fed, preferably sooner.

So still pretty much a newbie to this course, but so far good feedback.

Hope that is to some help to people deciding. I realise it is not the cheapest course around, but at the end of the day I want what is best for me (learning is individual) and if that means a little bit more for a better experience, then that is not a problem for me.

If anybody has any questions im more then happy to respond and I shall keep my progress updated. However, im well behind other people already on this course.


(GOOD LUCK - WayneL for your next practical) !!!

Barry

 

[guitargraham]

Hi all

just received the following e-mail

"It is with the very greatest regret that I have to write to you to tell you that having tried our very best we have been unable to secure ongoing funding for the company and accordingly as matters currently stand we are unable to continue to provide your training.

Arrangements are being made for an insolvency practitioner to be appointed and I am sure you will be hearing from him. No doubt you will want to discuss the position with him or an adviser.

Yours sincerely

Access2 Trade Careers"

Hope this gives any body who has recently signed up yhe heads up.

Will update when info comes available

I paid with a credit card so going to see if i can claim any money back, ut done 3 of the 4 modules to wont hols my breath ?

Graham

 

[paulred75]

Yeah, just got the same email too.

How would this work with the finance?

 

[Dan]

You might want to checkout the threads on our plumbing forum too guys: Plumbing Forum | Plumbing Advice | Plumbers Forums | A forum for plumbers advice in the UK

Lots of unhappy trainee's will suffer from this.

 

[pete3]

Not very happy tonight having got the email from Access2Trades i was booked on the electrical week 3 practical next week with two c & g exams, the first one being on Monday.

Still, i have only paid about half so i am hoping they wont try and take any more payments on the credit card. I am going to try and stop any more by contacting the credit card company.

I was also going to try contacting C & G to see if i am booked to do the exam on Monday and if so explain the situation and see if i can go to another C & G training centre on Monday to take the exam.

I hope this may give a couple of ideas to to some other trainees in a similar position as it may help rescue the situation a bit for me.

I'll keep updating as i get more info.

 

[richj]

Hi All

Have just got home from hartlebury received a call at around 6pm telling us the site had closed down and not to turn up in the morning.....

Was on my 3rd week training session