2381 16th edition exam

[dynomo]

Hello all,

Is there anybody out there who has passed their 2381 recently?
I'd like to get an idea of what to expect at the beginning of May as this is when I sit the horrid exam!!

Oh and what materials were you able to take in with you at the time of the exam. Im assuming it is a calculator and the IEE Wiring Regs Manual BS7671 and that's all. I am hoping they allow the on-site guide too, that would certainly help!!

Thanks guys, appreciate your feedback here.

 

[Spark123]

When I did it we were allowed a calculator, BS7671 and the on site guide. Other than that I think we were allowed the Amicus brown book but I can't remember anyone bothering with it.

 

[dynomo]

cheers bud!!

To all:
If any of the materials mentioned above are no longer permissible in the exam room, please inform me accordingly.

Thank You.

 

[Adam_151]

Did mine recently, allowed BS7671 and OSG (or some amicus electricians guide I think)

You'll most likely need a calculator, and take a pen as well, you can ask the person overseeing the exam board for some scrap paper.

Nothing else to say other than its pretty easy as long as you have a certain familaraly with the book and know where stuff is roughly

 

[dynomo]

thanks a million adam

 

[Taylortwocities]

Yes its easy peasy. If you dont pass it go become a bricklayer.

There's not too many exams that you take when you are allowed to take the book of answers into the exam room with you (BS7671).

All that you have to do is:
- Understand the question
- Know where to look up the answer

TTC

 

[DESL]

know where stuff is roughly

Or exactly might help

 

[Adam_151]

know where stuff is roughly

Or exactly might help

I might be sad, but even I haven't memorised the exact location of every regulation ,knowing which section and chapter is more than sufficient to be able to find it quickly in most cases

 

[pdcelec]

did mine as a laugh. finished it in 15 minutes

 

[ppuch1]

Might be a bit late now but I used this book as a help.
http://www.citb-constructionskills.co.uk/publications/product.asp?p=3137&c=2379
I find it very useful as a reference book generally. It's very clear to read. I only hope they bring out an updated one for the 17th

 

[Taylortwocities]

Buy some sticky labels and stick them on the edge of the pages of yr regs book to make tabs that stick out from the edge.
Write on the tabs what the various sections are then its quicker to look up the various sections.

Make notes in yr regs book to clarify any bits you find hard to remember.

All of this is allowed

TTC

 

[Adam_151]

did mine as a laugh. finished it in 15 minutes

Even if you go through it at an extremly leisurely pace and look everything up, it only takes an hour (so how they think anyone needs two hours is beyond me!)

 

[dingbat]

I might be sad, but even I haven't memorised the exact location of every regulation...

You're just not trying hard enough, Adam. I expected better from you!

Buy some sticky labels and stick them on the edge of the pages of yr regs book to make tabs that stick out from the edge. Write on the tabs what the various sections are then its quicker to look up the various sections.

Or, use the very comprehensive index. It's much, much quicker. (And doesn't make it look like you last used your regs book in college!)

 

[bondy]

just memorise these answers and you will get at least 90%. and that is allowing for the mistakes in the test papers.

http://www.part-p.org.uk/exams/2381.htm

 

[Softus]

Yes its easy peasy. If you dont pass it go become a bricklayer.

Just curious - what's the pass mark?