301 Overseeing Work (3) Flashcards
How many volts do high voltage electricians work with?
1000 > Volts
What does EVC stand for?
Electric vehicle charging
Give 5 examples of tasks an electrician does.
Security, Design, Earthing, Fault testing, Rewire properties
Give 5 examples of jobs an electrician can do.
Sub-contractor, Highway electrician, underground services, Electric cars, Electrical tutor
Give 5 examples of trades on site.
Gas engineer, plumber, carpenter, tiler, plasterer
What is a main contractor?
A building contractor
What is a sub-contractor?
Someone who works on behalf of the main contractor
Give 5 examples of people to consider on site.
Customers, Clients, The public, Employers, Site managers
Give 4 examples of communication techniques.
Motivation, Instructions, Monitoring, Co-operation
Give an example of motivation.
A reward/Money
Give an example of an instruction.
A list/Re-wire a house
Give an example of monitoring.
Checking a socket once it’s been wired
Give an example of co-operation.
Working with other people
Give an example of considering a customers requirements.
Lowering a CCU for a client in a wheelchair
Give an example of negotiation.
Knocking a price from £100 to £115
Give an example of timing.
Not being able to use the shower until the bathroom is re-wired
Define first fix.
The installation of wiring systems and containment systems.
Define second fix.
The installation and connection of accessories.
What are 3 types of electrical work excluded from BS 7671?
Oil rigs, Trains, Coal mines
What is BS 1362?
Plug top fuse
What are the 3 most common tools used to plan and implement changes?
Bar charts, spread sheetd, critical path sheets
What does a variation order do?
Changes the conditions or clauses of an original contract
What must be on a verification order?
Variation request, time estimate, additional cost, name of person doing work
What Is a penalty clause also known as?
Liquidated damages
What is a penalty clause?
A document that stipulates a specified sum of money will be payable by one guilty party to the innocent party
What does an AFDD protect against?
Fire
What does an SPD protect against?
Over voltage
What does AFDD stand for?
Arc fault detection device
What does SPD stand for?
Surge protection device
