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sparky wannabe · 17-06-2008

Evening,

I am looking for some guidance.
I am going to be taking my c&g 2382-10, 2392-10, and EAL 006, starting in Aug and finishing in Oct. Could anyone point me in the right direction for books, learning aids that may be of use before I sit the course and exam? Please post if you have found anything useful while training etc.

I see alot of people here are retraining to become an electrician so this might help out some other people aswell.

Cheers in advance,

sparky wannabe · 18-06-2008

Ill take the silence as a no then

Ah well worth a try.

adamh · 19-06-2008

theres some stuff at electacouse.com but i dunno if its anygood theres another thread in this section on it somewhere try a search first because the same subject keeps coming up over and over again

Rob · 22-06-2008

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Originally Posted by sparky wannabe

Evening,

I am looking for some guidance.
I am going to be taking my c&g 2382-10, 2392-10, and EAL 006, starting in Aug and finishing in Oct. Could anyone point me in the right direction for books, learning aids that may be of use before I sit the course and exam? Please post if you have found anything useful while training etc.

I see alot of people here are retraining to become an electrician so this might help out some other people aswell.

Cheers in advance,

Do you have any previous experience?

sparky wannabe · 27-06-2008

I havent got any experience in domestic electrics but I have been doing electronics.
I am looking to get some work experience with an electrician starting next month. To help me out for the exams and to get a bit of know how.
Im 26 so I am hoping this is the right career change for me

Rob · 28-06-2008

You didnt fancy the 2330 route?

**LukeScotty** · 28-06-2008

the books u could get would be, bs7671 2008 17th, 17th onsiteguide when it finally comes out in september, theres a decent one for testing from here Amazon.co.uk: Practical Guide to Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations: Conforms to IEE Wiring Regulations / BS 7671 / Part P of Building ... 7671/Part P of Building Regulations: C Kitcher: Books

guidance note 3

read up on the very basics to start with, I reakon

sparky wannabe · 28-06-2008

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Originally Posted by Rob

You didnt fancy the 2330 route?

That would take too long, Im due to leave the services in nov so I havent got that much time. It is something I will be doing in the future I think.

Thanks Scotty I have already bought the 17th edition wire regs and have the on site guide for 16th edition. I have also recently bought the electricians guide to building regs also.

I was wondering if the exam success books are worth while also.

hungy5 · 28-06-2008

Hi sparky wannabe

I just completed my courses EAL, 17th Edition and testing and inspection. my background same as you.

my advice to you is buy the books and study in advance.
Books list:
EAL - Electricians guide to the building regulations ( including approved document P)
17th edition - Requirements for electrical installtion BS 7671 2008
PIR - Practical guide to inspection, testing and certification of Electrical institute.

Guidance note 3. i think the 17th edition already out.

you dont need the onsite guide book for the exam ( it base on 16th edition) beside on the 1st July 2008 17th edition will apply. if i was you wait till September then buy the lates edtion. It is a good book, only require when you join with the governor body.

I also found the Exam success IEE wiring regulations 2382- 10 help alots.

good luck..!!!

Rob · 28-06-2008

Fair nuff.

As said, BS7671, OnSite Guide (whenever the next date of release is) and Guidance Note 3, all essential literature.