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How to pass your 2365 Level 3 exams: a unit-by-unit guide
Practical tips for passing every 2365 Level 3 unit, from electrical science to design, written by a working electrician.
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The AM2 assessment: what to expect and how to prepare
What happens in each section of the AM2, how long you get, and how to prepare, explained by a working electrician.
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ECS cards and the HS&E test: what you need and how to pass
Which ECS card you need, how the ECS Health, Safety & Environmental assessment works, and how to revise for it.
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Ring final continuity testing: the three steps explained
How to test a ring final circuit for continuity step by step: end-to-end readings, cross-connections and what your results mean.
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Zs and Ze explained: earth fault loop impedance made simple
What Ze and Zs mean, how to measure them safely, typical values, and how to check your readings against BS 7671.
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Earthing systems explained: TN-S, TN-C-S and TT
The three main UK earthing systems explained simply, how to identify each one, and what it means for your work.
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2365 or 2366? Which Level 3 electrical course is right for you
The difference between City & Guilds 2365-03 and 2366-03, who each is for, how they're assessed, and what comes next.
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Your first year as an electrical apprentice: what it's really like
What to expect in your first year as an electrical apprentice, from site life and tools to college work, with tips from a working electrician.
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