Free UK mock exams for electricians + tradespeople
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Trade certifications(10)
CSCS Card Mock Test
HS&E test practice — general site safety, electrical, COSHH, manual handling.
First Aid at Work
CPR, choking, severe bleeding, shock, secondary survey.
IPAF MEWP Operator
Categories 1a, 1b, 3a, 3b — pre-use checks, harnesses, exclusion zones.
PASMA Towers for Users
Aluminium tower assembly, bracing, max working heights, dismantling.
Asbestos Awareness (Cat A)
UKATA/IATP — ACMs, CAR 2012, duty to manage, emergency response.
Working at Height (WAHR 2005)
Hierarchy of control, ladder safety, fall arrest vs restraint, rescue plans.
Manual Handling (MHOR 1992)
TILE assessment, MAC tool, team lifts, mechanical aids.
COSHH (Hazardous Substances)
WELs, safety data sheets, RPE selection, biological agents.
Fire Safety Awareness
Fire classes A-F, extinguisher choice, alarm categories, evacuation.
Confined Spaces (CSR 1997)
Specified risks, atmospheric testing, permits, rescue arrangements.
Electrical exams(16)
18th Edition BS 7671 (A4:2026)
Chapter 41 protection, RCDs, AFDDs, EV charging, special locations.
C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing
Initial verification, periodic inspection, EICR coding, GN3 sequence.
C&G 2391-50 Initial Verification
GN3 test sequence, dead + live testing, certification and the EIC.
C&G 2391-51 Periodic Inspection
EICR observations, C1/C2/C3/FI coding, sampling, extent + limitations.
AM2 Online Knowledge Test
Section E online theory — H&S, BS 7671, safe isolation, fault diagnosis.
PAT Testing (C&G 2377)
In-service inspection and testing, equipment classes, EAWR duties, records.
Emergency Lighting (BS 5266)
Maintained vs non-maintained, 3-hour duration, design, testing regimes.
Fire Alarm Systems (BS 5839-1)
Categories L1-L5 and P1/P2, detectors, zoning, cabling, maintenance.
EV Charging Installation
Connector types, earthing and protection, smart charging, testing.
Data Cabling
Structured cabling, terminations, testing and certification, PoE.
Renewable Energy & Solar PV
Panel tech, inverters, system design, grid connection, battery storage.
Smart Home Technology
Zigbee, Z-Wave, mesh networking, hubs, security, installation practice.
Industrial Electrical
Three-phase distribution, motors, PLCs, fault finding, safe isolation.
Instrumentation
Sensors, 4-20mA loops, PID control, calibration, fault finding.
Building Management Systems
BMS fundamentals, HVAC integration, protocols, commissioning.
Fibre Optics
Singlemode vs multimode, connectors, splicing, installation, faults.
Level 2 Electrical (C&G 2365)(5)
Unit 1 — Health & Safety
HASAWA, EAWR, RIDDOR, COSHH, manual handling, CDM 2015, PPE.
Unit 2 — Electrical Principles
AC/DC, Ohm's Law, three-phase, magnetism, transformers, capacitance.
Unit 3 — Installation Theory
Cable types (T&E, SWA, MICC), conduit, trunking, accessories, BS 7671.
Unit 4 — Installation Practice
Risk assessment, safe isolation, tools, method statements, PPE.
Unit 5 — Comms & Career
Site team roles, customer care, professional bodies, ECS Gold Card.
Level 3 Electrical (C&G 2365)(7)
Unit 1 — H&S (Supervisor Grade)
HASAWA s.2/s.3/s.7, CDM 2015, CAR 2012, Building Safety Act 2022.
Unit 2 — Environmental Technologies
Solar PV, heat pumps, EV charging, MCS scheme, grid connection.
Unit 3 — Electrical Science
Three-phase, motors, transformers, voltage drop, Zs, PFC, RLC.
Unit 4 — Fault Diagnosis
Logical fault-finding, MFT use, dead vs live testing, EICR coding.
Unit 5 — Inspection, Testing & Commissioning
GN3 sequence, RCD tests, MFT use, polarity, IR, certification.
Unit 6 — Systems Design
Load assessment, diversity, cable sizing, voltage drop, schematics.
Unit 7 — Career Development
CPD, ECS Gold Card, NICEIC/NAPIT, JIB grades, supervisor route.
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