UK Taking Level 2/Unit 204, 10 hour practical exam next week, need advice

[OfficialAsh]

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Hello,

After my post back in 2018, I decided to take the plunge and complete the level 2 electrical installation course from City and Guilds. My local college was super helpful.

Anyway I am doing the 10 hour practical exam next week, and I am curious to know what suggestions you guys may have. I already have a photo of what we have to install. Just wanted to know what else I could do to prepare for this exam.

 

[Pete999]

Hello,

After my post back in 2018, I decided to take the plunge and complete the level 2 electrical installation course from City and Guilds. My local college was super helpful.

Anyway I am doing the 10 hour practical exam next week, and I am curious to know what suggestions you guys may have. I already have a photo of what we have to install. Just wanted to know what else I could do to prepare for this exam.

Post photo of the tasks required of you may help for those who are already qualified prior to the onset of Level2 quals' pre 1969/1970

 

[FatAlan]

Hi Ash. Good luck with the exam and don’t worry. You should have already done everything required in the practical exam in the lessons leading up to it so there shouldn’t be any surprises. Level 2 is pretty much spoon fed. Do you understand the testing required for you to put together a schedule of test results at the end?

 

[OfficialAsh]

Hi Ash. Good luck with the exam and don’t worry. You should have already done everything required in the practical exam in the lessons leading up to it so there shouldn’t be any surprises. Level 2 is pretty much spoon fed. Do you understand the testing required for you to put together a schedule of test results at the end?

Hello,

We have a complete "pack" when we start however I am a bit dubious with the testing as it's new to me. I am starting to formulate my own testing sheet so I can "spoon feed" it to myself during the testing phase.
Attached below what we have to do and 1 of 3 testing pages I made. Is there any good websites or videos you recommend to make my testing life a bit easier? I know we have the on-site guide however it does seem a bit excessive to read when we only have 10 hours. Maybe I am just being overly ready for this.

Here is my "cheat sheet" so far:


Here is the test/circuit we have to do:


Here is what we have to test on each circuit:

 

[JAWS]

Try not rush it its not a race, you'll be surprised how many in your class try and rush it through only to be marked down for silly mistakes like not using a running coupler on the steel conduit, or saddles not fitted correctly etc Have you been allowed to prep your cable tray & trunking?.

I remember that its all done in single core cable. Have a plan before you start, think to yourself right I will fit plastic conduit first or you may want to get the trunking & bonding sorted & SWA done first,

Good Luck I am sure you will smash it.

 

[OfficialAsh]

Try not rush it its not a race, you'll be surprised how many in your class try and rush it through only to be marked down for silly mistakes like not using a running coupler on the steel conduit, or saddles not fitted correctly etc Have you been allowed to prep your cable tray & trunking?.

I remember that its all done in single core cable. Have a plan before you start, think to yourself right I will fit plastic conduit first or you may want to get the trunking & bonding sorted & SWA done first,

Good Luck I am sure you will smash it.

Yes everything is done in singles and the metal tray and metal trunking is already placed on the test board for you, it's just a matter of lining things up to match the scale and wire things correctly, that's why I am going to take a painfully easy explanation for everything in with me so I have every aspect covered. I have attached below my line of "attack" starting at section 1, 2 and then 3.


I have a lesson Thursday so I will be going over my final thoughts with my tutor to ensure I am fully prepared but I am very confident in going forward. Just making sure I have everything covered.

Done the material listing+PPE, wiring diagram and drawing diagram.

Once I pass (fingers crossed) I will report back here with my findings and any tips I can suggest for future fellow level 2'ers!

 

[Jawidafg]

Yes everything is done in singles and the metal tray and metal trunking is already placed on the test board for you, it's just a matter of lining things up to match the scale and wire things correctly, that's why I am going to take a painfully easy explanation for everything in with me so I have every aspect covered. I have attached below my line of "attack" starting at section 1, 2 and then 3.
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I have a lesson Thursday so I will be going over my final thoughts with my tutor to ensure I am fully prepared but I am very confident in going forward. Just making sure I have everything covered.

Done the material listing+PPE, wiring diagram and drawing diagram.

Once I pass (fingers crossed) I will report back here with my findings and any tips I can suggest for future fellow level 2'ers!

I need help my 10 hours exam is in 2 weeks and I don’t have any clues how it will look like

 

[Lister1987]

@OfficialAsh - Drop Dan a message Andy line the trainee section, his son us tt the sort of content it needs. @Jawidafg you might benefit from joining too.

 

[H]

Looks like this in the skin, my mate who did it said there’s loads of time to do it.