Most important knowledge and skills for new electricians..

[Daniel Parsons]

What would you list as the most important knowledge (theory) and skills (practical) needed for new apprentice electricians? We are putting training programs together for a Rotary Club in Asia, i don't want to start digging thru the regs at this stage just looking at getting some bullet points together. Thanks in advance.

 

[SparkyChick]

My immediate thoughts are...

• Safe isolation since this is most likely to prevent you killing yourself
• The use of the correct test instruments and the interpretation of the results

 

[Daniel Parsons]

My immediate thoughts are...

• Safe isolation since this is most likely to prevent you killing yourself
• The use of the correct test instruments and the interpretation of the results

Thanks for your input..

 

[The Ghost]

Ohms law wheel. So essential to so many calculations and question/solutions.

 

[telectrix]

and always remember that plumbers have only 2 brain cells, in permanent harmony discord, thus enabling them to screw cables, fit radiators and pipes in front of sockets, and think that electricity flows downhill, just like shyte.

 

[Fitzy]

Never stop asking questions.

 

[Chris Gardner]

Common sense

 

[Bobster]

Learning why you do a job in a certain manner, not just using a "one size fits all attitude"

For example upgrading meter tails to 25mm. Does it need it? If so why?

 

[Silly Sausage]

Oooh, good question!
I'll have to think about that one.
Some good answers so far ^^^^

 

[gazdkw82]

Ohms law

Safe isolation

Terminations

Proper use of appropriate tools

 

[gazdkw82]

Oh and really understanding ADS and EFLI

 

[Toneyz]

Turning up on time and wanting to be there.

 

[Squid]

Looking after your tools and keeping a tidy workspace, noticing any hazards and not joining this forum as you'll just waste your life away.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Never take someone else’s word that something is isolated.
Always check yourself.

 

[Midwest]

Never take someone else's word, that everything was working perfectly before the thing went faulty. They've been there before you.

 

[Jay 1987]

Ohms law

Safe isolation

Terminations

Proper use of appropriate tools

I like the last one gaz

 

[pirate]

Join everything with Wagos
Test everything with AVI
Use neon mains testing screwdrivers for everything the blade fits...except mains testing
Always walk away certain that you you would happily leave it that way for your own family ...
and thus, sleep well at night...
Oh, and leave each job as you would wish to find it!

 

[ferg]

Safe isolation.
How to use hand tools properly.
Safe isolation.
Proper Termination.
Safe isolation.
Basic theory.
Safe isolation.
Knowledge of how and why electrickery is dangerous.
Safe isolation.
Protective devices. How, why and when they work.
Safe isolation.

 

[Squid]

Never take someone else's word, that everything was working perfectly before the thing went faulty. They've been there before you.

If later on when working for a customer getting as much info as possible from them.

 

[Deleted member 105166]

• Know your own limitations
• If unsure, ask/research before doing - even if you think it's a stupid question, it could save your life (I'm thinking back to the recent exploding multimeter thread)