THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT! Can you fix the electrics and get the gig back on track? National Electrotechnical Training (NET) has launched a new game to help apprentices test their skills and knowledge.
> ENTERTAINING BUT EDUCATIONAL ‘Amped Up’ gives you an entertaining but educational look at electrical tasks, allowing you to get hands on and practise some key areas you’ll need to master during your apprenticeship. During the game you’ll work through activities such as safe isolation, protective devices knowledge, Ohm’s law and R1 + R2 testing. How well will you get on? Prompts and on-screen guidance will help you through each stage. But be warned – you won’t be given all the answers and time penalties are applicable! Can you make it onto the leader board? You can see how you score and compare with your friends. To introduce a little friendly competition, you’ll get a higher score for completing each task without skipping a stage or pressing the help icons. Amped Up is available to download from Apple and Google Play. Visit www.netservices.org.uk/amped-up for a direct link to the app stores.
This game is just for fun! It’s not an exact simulation of electrical installation techniques, and tasks have been adapted for gameplay purposes.
NET is responsible for the AM2S assessment that you’ll undertake at the end of your apprenticeship – to find out more about the AM2S visit www.netservices.org.uk/am2s
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