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Unit 2 - Practical Construction Skills

This unit of work is worth 50% of your final grade. It is very important.

Electrical Skills

Practical Task 3 out of 3

Photos of controlled assessment 2022-23

A 'ring' circuit

A 'radial' circuit

How a double plug socket is wired

How a BS1363 (UK) compliant plug is wired

A typical domestic ring (and radial) circuit in the UK

Electrical Safety & British Standards

The history of BS1363

WARNINGWe will not be opening, tampering or connecting with any live electrical equipment during this unit due to the extremely dangerous nature of electricity and the fact that in order to carry out wiring tasks in the UK a person must be qualified and compliant with BS7671, 18th Edition (see below).
All wiring will be tested using a low voltage continuity test as opposed to connecting to a 230V live supply. Please watch the above video which explains more.

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Electrical Skills

Practical Task 3 out of 3

Below are 'copy' links to each of the documents you will need to complete to pass this part of the course. These will save to your Google Drive.

This booklet contains all the information you need to know to be able to complete the plastering practical task.

You will need to complete the following assignments for each practical activity:

1. Identify all the tools and equipment required to complete the job. There is a template that you can complete inside the project book for this.
2. Complete a method statement.
  There is a template here for this. This will contain:
  - Details of the project and nature of the work being undertaken.
  - A PPE request form.
  - A cutting list / materials request form.
  - A hand written calculations sheet. Here is an example.
  - A tools & equipment request form.
  - A risk assessment.
  - An order of operations (work plan).
  - A project evaluation
    There is a guide here for this.
3. Take photos of you carrying out the work.
  There is a page inside the project book for this.

Photos of controlled assessment 2022-23

9812d - Electrical Task

Electrical task method

6. A4. Calculation Sheet

Click here to make a copy of the calculations sheet.

A 'ring' circuit

Ring circuits enable a larger number of sockets to be connected than in a radial circuit. In theory, according to the IET wiring regulations (BS7671, 18th Edition), there can be an unlimited number of 13A sockets connected in a ring main, provided the ring does not cover an area greater than 100m^2.