AM2 

The AM2 Test is a 2.5 day assessment designed for individuals who wish to qualify as an electrician and is a mandatory requirement of the NVQ 3 (C&G 2357, EAL 1605, JIB Mature Candidate Assessment).
Successful completion of the AM2 helps to demonstrate that candidates have reached a level of competence in the following key occupational areas:

• Risk assessments and health and safety

• Safe isolation

• The interpretation of specifications, drawings and diagrams

• Planning and preparing to install, terminate and connect identified wiring systems

• Installing, terminating and connecting identified wiring systems

• Inspection, testing and certification

• Fault diagnosis and correction of electrical faults

• The understanding and application of industry recognised procedures, working practices and the requirements of statutory and non-statutory regulations.

The assessment is in five sections:

           Section A -
A1 - Safe Working Practices
A2 - Lighting Circuit and Ring Final Circuit
A3 - SWA and Motor Circuit
A4 - Central Heating
A5 - Bonding, Data and Safety Circuit FP200

    Section B - Inspection and Testing
    Section C - Fault Diagnosis Safe Isolation
    Section D - Fault Diagnosis Location & Rectification
    Section E - Online Multiple Choice Examination

During the main installation you will be expected to install, terminate, connect, inspect, test and commission:

• A three-phase distribution board and sub-circuit

• A three-phase Direct-on-Line Motor circuit

• Single phase lighting and power circuits

• A central heating/sustainable energy system

• A safety services circuit and device

• A data-cabling system

For further information about the AM2 assessment please visit NET
In addition to the test you can also attend our AM2 refresher training that can help to improve your chances of success.