What does the assessment consist of?
Overall, the assessment is an in-depth assessment carrying out tasks to show what you have learnt on your training or as part of the apprenticeship framework. It is a practical assessment with five sections (six for AM2E and AM2S) and a short online component. Candidates will be expected to install, connect, terminate, inspect, test, commission and diagnose faults, following installation specifications provided and any relevant statutory and non-statutory regulations on:
- A three-phase distribution board and sub circuit
- A central heating/sustainable energy system
- Lighting and power circuits
- A data cabling system
- A safety services circuit and device
- Installation of containment systems (AM2E and AM2S only)
Candidates will complete timed tasks in equipped areas that contain typical electrical installation wiring systems – all work must comply with BS7671 Wiring Regulations, industry best practice, and meet the requirements of relevant health and safety legislation.
The separate sections consist of:
- A1 -Safe Isolation & Risk Assessment
- A2-A5 – Composite Installation
- B- Inspection Testing & Certification
- C- Safe Isolation of Circuits
- D- Fault Diagnosis & Rectification
- E-Assessment of Applied Knowledge
The assessment will be carried out in strict exam conditions across 2.5 days.
Do I need an AM2 certificate to work as an electrician?
Apprentices must pass their AM2 test in their last year to complete their apprenticeship but also , if the apprenticeship standard is not being followed, an AM2 certificate and a level three NVQ is required as the final step to gain a gold card.
Likewise, if you are already working as an electrician, you will not need an AM2 certificate unless you have older qualifications not currently recognised by the JIB for grading or furthermore someone formalising their training with the C&G 2346 qualification. Or finally If you are training to be an electrician and are registering for your NVQ level three in Electrical Installation or Maintenance, the electrotechnical diploma now includes the AM2.
The AM2 certification is an industry recognised and something that many employers will undoubtedly actively seek when hiring new staff. It can also clearly be attractive to potential customers.
How do I know if I’m ready for an Am2 assessment?
We have an AM2 assessment checklist whatever version your looking at which will highlight if you are ready for the AM2 assessment at this time, if you can answer the assessment with confidence then you can be indeed be sure you have the required level of knowledge & skills for the assessment.
Need a copy of the checklist? Contact our course advisors who will be more than happy to send you the assessment checklist and offer any advice you need.
The National Electrotechnical Training (NET) own, manages and provides development of the AM2 and consequently are responsible for setting the standards of this assessment inline with the changing needs of the electrotechnical industry.