ELECSA Certification Scheme Elecsa assessment tomorrow afternoon!

[Toby Kuhnert]

Hi everyone
I have my Elecsa assessment tomorrow afternoon and I really don't know what to expect in terms of how the actual assessors are? I'm really nervous about the whole thing to be honest and want to get it over and done with lol. Any tips that you can recommend?

Cheers

Toby

 

[markc123]

No need to be nervous at all, the assessors are really chilled out and friendly.

They'll just ask you a few questions on the regs, and get you to do a few tests on the install that you'll be showing them. It's really straight forward, being nervous makes it worse so just relax and you'll be fine

When it's over and done with (about 3hours) you'll be wondering what all the fuss was about.

 

[brucelee]

Dont worry mate they are sound and will put you at ease make him a brew and offer some biscuits lol
while your doing that he will check your paperwork, insurance, calbration and required books are in order
then it will be a informal chat on the regs and building regs basicaly testing you knowledge
once thats done you will go to the selected job give him a guided tour explaining what you have done
he will then get you to carry out some testing make sure you perform safe iso first
he will record the readings you have against the readings he has taken from you copy of the schedule of test results for the job and then he will hopefuly congratulate you on your design and give you an A
if he does pick anything up such as a non conformance then he will give you a B tell you waht it is and ask you take rectify and take pics of before and after rectifying and send to them
not sure on this as I have not had one yet lol just As which means jobs a good un

i was nervous like you believe me mate they arent there to trip ypu up jsut test your knowledge
and workmanship basically

god luck sure you will be fine

 

[Miketwinny]

Hi
Passed my Elecsa Part P assessment this morning took 2 hours got asked,
what percentage of energy efficient lighting had to be used on a rewire.
what TNCS & TNS stand for & explain their set up.
what was a Ze.
heights of sockets on a new build.
were to put holes in joists
what needs RCD protection.
disconnection times for a TN system.
then pick any circuit and perform a schedule of test results for said circuit.

went well the bloke was very reassuring.

 

[FAA Greenie]

Toby, The assessors are fine, they are down to earth and just expect you to know your stuff. Testing, a bit of theory etc, but above all, they just want to see you can do it safely so brush up on your safe isolation etc and the order of testing. They will want to see a few certificates and will look at the results you have obtained.

The site visit, they will probably want you to demonstrate simple stuff like testing RFC's and obtaining bonding resistances etc.

As long as you have everything in place that are stipulated on your check list - ie insurance, kit in date for calibration, Risk assessment plan in place etc.

Put it this way, if you come on here tomorrow night and say you have failed, you will be the first........ ( No pressure).....

 

[Toby Kuhnert]

Thanks guys for your encouraging comments, I hope it will all go well!! Will post how I get on tomorrow eve

Regards

Toby

 

[Octopus]

Top Tip. Re-read the introduction letter and make SURE you have everything they list on the check list. Then double check the EIC for your "job" and make sure its complete.

 

[Knobhead]

Have you're cheque book and pen at the ready.

 

[Toby Kuhnert]

Top Tip. Re-read the introduction letter and make SURE you have everything they list on the check list. Then double check the EIC for your "job" and make sure its complete.

Thanks mate, I did spend a lot of time today studying the letter and checklists, double checking my insurances, cal certs, eics etc.

 

[Toby Kuhnert]

Have you're cheque book and pen at the ready.

The bank transfer went months ago..!! haha. The annoying thing is, is that they require you to fill out a direct debit mandate for next years fees! I think that's such a cheek..

 

[NDG Elecs]

Good Luck.

If I was you I would take my mind off it now and concentrate on something else, otherwise you may start getting stressed about it.

I have my first assessment start of next week and now feel confident of passing it. If you know your beans and/or know where to find the answer then am sure all will be good.

From what I can gather a lot of the time in assessments are spent by the assessor checking documents, certs etc and ticking their boxes..As with much in life nowadays every one covers their own back first!

Know your tester and how to use it and safe isolation....they dont want a dead contractor!!

 

[Toby Kuhnert]

Good Luck.

If I was you I would take my mind off it now and concentrate on something else, otherwise you may start getting stressed about it.

I have my first assessment start of next week and now feel confident of passing it. If you know your beans and/or know where to find the answer then am sure all will be good.

From what I can gather a lot of the time in assessments are spent by the assessor checking documents, certs etc and ticking their boxes..As with much in life nowadays every one covers their own back first!

Know your tester and how to use it and safe isolation....they dont want a dead contractor!!

Thanks mate, yes I am trying to atm. I do know my tester very well, as they are the same model as the ones we've been using at college for the past 3 years which does help massively! I hope your assessment goes well buddy

 

[NDG Elecs]

Hi everyone
I have my Elecsa assessment tomorrow afternoon

There's your answer right there....He (presumptious I know!) will want to be away sharpish on a Friday afternoon....hope the sun comes out to make it sharper!!

 

[Toby Kuhnert]

There's your answer right there....He (presumptious I know!) will want to be away sharpish on a Friday afternoon....hope the sun comes out to make it sharper!!

That will be good!! haha

 

[NDG Elecs]

Cheers mate, appreciated.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Hi everyone
I have my Elecsa assessment tomorrow afternoon and I really don't know what to expect in terms of how the actual assessors are? I'm really nervous about the whole thing to be honest and want to get it over and done with lol. Any tips that you can recommend?

Cheers

Toby

they will just ask some questions that even a turnip could answer.....
its all designed for you to pass....there`l be stuff like where to drill joists....and safe zones for cables....
as for the testing they will probably want to see you do a Ze....and maybe test an RCD....hardly taxin is it...lol...
then it`l be tea n biscuits...

 

[GLENNSPARK]

There's your answer right there....He (presumptious I know!) will want to be away sharpish on a Friday afternoon....hope the sun comes out to make it sharper!!

yeah...this is what it`l be...
he will be more interested in beer than standing there watching someone doing a loop test...

 

[Knobhead]

The bank transfer went months ago..!! haha. The annoying thing is, is that they require you to fill out a direct debit mandate for next years fees! I think that's such a cheek..

Simple riposte to that, have the mandate in front of you ready to CANCEL the payment for next year.

 

[TaffyDuck]

Assuming you know which end to hold a screwdriver and dont do something daft like electrocute the assessor you cant fail. I`ve done 7 Elecsa assessments and the only hard thing is writing the cheque every year. My dog could pass it.

 

[Toby Kuhnert]

Passed with no problems! Got an A with no observations well pleased. I was shocked by the little amount of testing he asked me to demonstrate. Did R1 + R2 test on radial sockets and RCD test. No worries!!

 

[somersetsparks]

Well done for passing , however I expect you can see why sparks who have had to do an AM2 and 2391 are miffed by the state of the industry!

 

[Toby Kuhnert]

Well done for passing , however I expect you can see why sparks who have had to do an AM2 and 2391 are miffed by the state of the industry!

Thanks mate!! Definitely!!! Now of course you need an NVQ 3 to register, so that should help in the long run...? I'm hoping to do the 2395/2395 next year, I really want the NVQ 3 but that depends on whether I get in with a company... Also the AM2!!

I complete the 2330 level 3 in June

 

[NDG Elecs]

Well done man,

Easy peasy eh! Hope mine is, haha!

Dont bother with the NVQ.....it's a tin pot qualification IMO. Get your inspection and testing.. Thats a proper qualification that many find tricky to pass, including me!
My arm was aching like hell at the end of the written exam.

 

[somersetsparks]

NVQ is shed of s**** but is needed to become a JIB electrician, and IMO that is what we should be aiming for.

 

[huntos33]

What sort of things happen at your first year re assessment guys ?

 

[Octopus]

What sort of things happen at your first year re assessment guys ?

Reminder letter, check list, off 2 a job or 2

 

[GLENNSPARK]

Passed with no problems! Got an A with no observations well pleased. I was shocked by the little amount of testing he asked me to demonstrate. Did R1 + R2 test on radial sockets and RCD test. No worries!!

you seem to have aquired a few likes for this...i dont know why as its despicable really....

its not your fault fella.....

 

[cmac70]

Well done Toby on passing the assessment.

 

[brucelee]

congratulations mate well done its like anything easy once you know how next year will be easier, except when your handing over more cash lol