AM2 assessment

[spary]

Yeah I did ask for permission! Just wondering if it's because I never switched the rotary switch on on the DOL brfore testing at the motor.


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testing at the motor is an instant fail, removing the terminal box lid should always be done AFTER proving dead

 

[Pete999]

I linked the brown conductors at the intermediate switch (in a choc block) and put the strappers into L1 and L2


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Ah with you now, it's a sickener when you fail an exam, good luck next time

 

[Dobes_88]

Sat my AM2 a month or so ago at SETA (Southampton), with regards to your lighting circuit its shown on the spec I had that you require a neutral at every location.

If you're saying you didn't sleeve the common at the intermediate this is probably the reason for failing.

 

[Dobes_88]

I was asked to perform safe isolation on the lighting circuit rather than motor, on the "pre AM2" course I went on they were very specific as to where to measure from - I had to measure at the ceiling rose itself rather than the DB!

 

[Mark.W]

I had to do safe isolation on lighting, DOL and entire DB.


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[rich.250]

One of my lads failed his AM2 first time because he didn't follow the lighting drawing.
Which wanted the feed ran all the way round to switch 3, he just wired it shortest route.....
If you took the feed to the light and the course is still the same I would say that was the main issue.


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[ojchurch]

I agree with others above, I've been informed by my last apprentice that sat the AM2 a couple of weeks ago, spec says neutral required at all switches. Also I assume you had to wire it in T&E/3c&E, therefore sleeving will be required.

 

[rolyberkin]

My training provider does an AM2 refresh day prior to taking the exam, this kind of input would appear to be invaluable as they will no doubt cover the most common points of failure and give you hints and tips.

 

[ojchurch]

Yes we do a refresh course ourselves. Unfortunately we didn't get a heads up about the change. Luckily the two guys who went through without being aware of this read the spec carefully and passed. I can imagine it would be easy to miss something like that under exam conditions. I do always stress reading the spec carefully in case of changes. I'll be informing all my other apprentices.

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[Craig2022]

I am to do my AM2 in a couple of months. Does anybody have any good information that can help me prepare for this?

My whole apprenticeship has been spent in new house builds, I have not done any motors, single cores, intermediate switching, swa of such.

My college assessor believes the refresher course before will somehow have me prepared, I feel scepticle about the whole idea that 1 day course can give me all the stuff ill need to pass.

Any information would be greatful.

 

[Dan]

You've got these for a start:-

http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/resources/am2-presentation.68/

http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/resources/am2-guide.69/

 

[Craig2022]

Thank you

You've got these for a start:-

http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/resources/am2-presentation.68/

http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/resources/am2-guide.69/

Thank you Dan, do you have much more information on the heating system I should expect with any wiring diagrams that could help me with the system.

 

[Dan]

I haven't a clue what you're talking about matey I'm not an electrician. I just clocked that they were added by one of the lads and you'd asked about whatever it is and I remembered.

However hang in there, as some of the lads might be able to help you out.

 

[Sintra]

I wouldn't worry too much about the s plan as you are given a complete schematic on how to connect it. What I would say is try and leave enough time to get it done.

 

[Craig2022]

Yeah I'm determined to get everything out of the way quickly as possible, as these heating systems always seem to give me the jitters. Overall I've never been one for anything involving exam conditions!