Regulations driving you mad? Experiencing problems with technology or training? Any ideas about how to make things better?
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22 June 2009
Regulations driving you mad? Experiencing problems with technology or training? Any ideas about how to make things better? If you have a burning issue you'd like to discuss on Voltimum and to your industry peers, get it off your chest and give us an email. Each month's star letter will win a prize - next month's prize is an iPod shuffle. This month's letter is from electrician, John Adams. His letter discusses 17th Edition exams and why he believes they do not always prove true professional ability. Read his full letter here.
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I recently took and failed the 17th edition. The reason I failed was I ran out of time. In an attempt to gain a high pass mark, I was diligent and thorough. This was my downfall. Had I simply guessed (educated guessed) I would have passed. This was well founded by those who with no electrical ability or experience passed the exam. Now these same people will be out purporting to be electricians and being a danger to themselves and others. The passing of exams, for some will never prove the true professional ability...
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