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    Questions and advice for AM2

    Hi everyone, i have my AM2 coming up and just wanted some advice and pointers to help me get through it. what are the drawings like? are they simple or take abit to get your head around? also whats the specification like? Any simple things people mess up on?
  2. M

    AM2 Functional Testing

    By what methods can you check functional testing during AM2. I am aware there are no loads attached i.e light bulbs, co2 dectector, motor so how will you check these operate when the switches/isolators are turned on/off. Or can functional testing just be checking the switches/isolators...
  3. J

    Am2 preparing

    Hi all, I have my Am2 in 2 weeks time-want to have informations on few things below- 1) Can I do global insulation resistance test 2)for fault finding and rectification, can anyone be able to share format or example how I can write them,also if I need to write what instrument I can use etc 3)...
  4. M

    Hi all, recently completed my am2 assessment and the result waiting time is now 5 working days for this who are wondering

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  5. H

    Looking for somewhere in Essex/London to book an AM2 test

    Looking for a good test centre to book in my AM2 test in Essex/London or surrounding areas. I'm currently towards the end of my MCAS Electrical NVQ course and need to book my AM2 to be able to complete it. Any other advice or tips would also be great as everyone has been telling me the AM2 is...
  6. M

    New to forum AM2 on monday

    New to the forum hey everyone I have my am2 starting on Monday Pretty nervous I’m just looking for any tips and things to look out for anything uou think might help or that you wished you knew Thanks everyone
  7. J

    AM2 assessment passed!!

    As the title suggests, I have passed my AM2 assessment on the first time trying. I’m really chuffed, although I did put a lot of time and effort in preparing for the assessment! This means I have now completed my Level 3 NVQ, also my 18th Edition BS7671, I’ve already got my Level 2 & 3 C&G 2330...
  8. XS Training

    AM2 Video Tutorials via XS Training Ltd

    Many AM2 centres are closing during the Covid-19 pandemic and as a result many candidates are having to wait much longer for the AM2/AM2S/AM2E assessment. XS Training Ltd are offering a comprehensive online AM2/AM2S/AM2E preparation training package which fully prepares candidates for the tasks...
  9. D

    2365 level 3 without level 2

    Hello guys, I'm currently in the army but I'm starting to plan for Civi Street. I recently completed the domestic installer course with my learning credits, Im doing 18th edition wiring online now and 2391-52 at the end of the month. I've also got a 2 day electric car charging point C & G in...
  10. C

    Failed am2 on one part of IR ?

    Hi guys so I got my results back for my am2 and I’m devastated. My assessor told me when I finished that I forgot to do my ir from the bottom of contactor to motor. He said everything else was perfect he’s words were would be very harsh to fail me on that. Anyone have any experience in the...
  11. N

    Testing sheet explaining test procedure for am2!

    I had people reply to a old thread and the attachments disappeared so thought I’d post these sheets that helped me a couple years ago the two pieces of paper explaining tests top to bottom simple but worked for me still got them in me van? Attachment pics
  12. C

    Am2 test result wait time?

    Hi guys. Hope everyone is keeping well in this strange time. Completed my am2 on Wednesday and waiting to get my results. Firstly my assessor said I was competent and his words were ‘I’d let you wire my house’ which filled me with confidence. Then when I asked for any more feedback he said I...
  13. S

    AM2 Questions

    I have my AM2 booked soon and had a few questions What multifunction tester is provided or does it vary between am2 centres? I am doing preparation course online so i am just wondering if the installation is going to be the same layout or similar Im covering all sections of fault finding and...
  14. P

    AM2 Max Zs

    ago Hi, I have my AM2 next week and I'm unsure if i should be using the Max Zs figures from BS7671 at 100% or the On Site Guide figures at 80%?
  15. L

    Am2 inspection and testing I need advice in insulation testing if anyone knows how it's done correctly please?

    Am2 inspection and testing?
  16. L

    Question about am2 dol

    Hi guys just a question about am2. When setting the dol overload relay does it have to be as close as possible or do I have to add a percentage on top. So for example the kw rating of the motor is 0.55kw so ive worked it out like this ... 550 divided by 693 which gives me 0.79 and on my dol i...
  17. T

    Fault finding in the am2

    Hi I have my fault finding resit in a couple of weeks. the 3 possible faults are-open circuit short circuit and high resistance how would I test for each of the above faults and what sort of resolute am I looking for on the tester The test instruments I have is a low ohm continuity tester...
  18. K

    AM2 Assessment

    asking advice: I had the AM2 assessment today and there’s a couple of things I wanted to check with someone that may have done this recently. the lighting circuit clearly states in the wiring diagram in the NET book to use 6424/3y for all cable runs including from dB to first 2way switch and...
  19. M

    UK AM2 Fault Finding

    Hello everyone, I have my AM2 fault finding resit on Friday and just wondering if anyone has any top tips as I don’t get to do any fault finding at work? In the AM2 you get 7 faults which can be on these circuits: 1 usually on a data circuit 2 on earth bonding to extraneous parts water pipe and...
  20. Z

    AM2 failed

    Hello guys. I have recently done my AM2 for the first time and got results yesterday. Well apparently I have failed on the Inspection and testing by not filling in my Electrical Certificate correctly..... Any tips/advice on where I could of failed exactly? I have attached a picture of my...

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