I have to write a method statement for my bay in the day exam

Kynny9 · Jun 8, 2020

Hi

Below is a picture of the bay in a day exam I was supposed to take before the lockdown.

I've got a method statement to write on my bay in a day exam, the only problem is that due to lockdown I've been out of college for so long I can't remember the dimensions of the materials I need. I think it will be the same across colleges so if anyone could answer the following it would be much appreciated

1)length of the swa, 2.5mm 3 core?
2)length and size of the cable tray, where along the tray to make the cuts?
3)length of PVC conduits, size, and how far along to make the bend in the one that is bent?
4)dimensions of the steel trunking?
5)length of the two stretches of steel conduit?

Thanks in advance

Vortigern · Jun 8, 2020

I may be misunderstanding this, the drawing is not to scale and I doubt dimensions would figure in a method statement. Presumably you are asked to do a RAMS???? Or is Method statement something different now?

Lister1987 · Jun 8, 2020

Here's an exceprt from the accompanying book for your course (you'll know the one if you have it). Should give a starting point as to what, and not to include.

Vortigern · Jun 9, 2020

Anyone there? there there there there there

Kynny9 · Jun 10, 2020

Vortigern said:
I may be misunderstanding this, the drawing is not to scale and I doubt dimensions would figure in a method statement. Presumably you are asked to do a RAMS???? Or is Method statement something different now?

So no it is a method statement but as we didn't do the proper preparation before the lockdown, we didn't get to discuss the method statement. so as I would be making markings and cuts on materials throughout the exam it I didn't know if it would be important to include the details I.e. Dimensions and measurements

Lister1987 · Jun 10, 2020

Kynny9 said:
So no it is a method statement but as we didn't do the proper preparation before the lockdown, we didn't get to discuss the method statement. so as I would be making markings and cuts on materials throughout the exam it I didn't know if it would be important to include the details I.e. Dimensions and measurements

If you haven't got them then you can't include them bit you can still state how you're going to do it, with what equipment and what follows on from it.

Vortigern · Jun 10, 2020

Well a Method Statement is the method of working in relation to the risk assessment you have made regarding the job in hand. So for the above you would assess the risks in putting such a rig up and commissioning it. Including risks with tools and persons on site etc. etc. The Method statement will show how you obviate those risks by working in a way that is safe. So your Method Statement will show how you are working and planning to keep persons and property safe bottom line.
Also as you have had weeks off, I would have thought you might have attacked this all much earlier. You could look at the HSE web site and look at these terms for clues as to what to do?