Hi electricians I’ve been working as an electrician for many years but I’m having to do my am2 in order to get my gold card
Is there revision downloads/pdf I can use as it’s been along time since I was at college
Especially need help with the Qs please
Trying to get my head around something for a youngster I know about to study for AM2. Someone mentioned that one of the faults has something to do with the Motor running in the wrong direction and what is the way to reverse the rotation, I take it that the Motor is 3 phase am I correct? Not done...
Hi All,
I have my am2 booked for the first week in February, I was hoping to see if I could get any advice or tips from anyone at all.
Iv been studying the sections that are in the am2 and the bit that worries me the most is the fault finding and the online exam.
I'm quite confident in the...
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So I have recently sat my am2 and just received my results. I passed with the installation, theory, fault finding etc but failed on the testing due an issue with insulation resistance and also the initial safe isolation section. I can only think that I didn't carry out all the...
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Had my AM2 assessment last week.
Passed, 98%!
Relieved to have it in the bag!
Managed the install with 45 mins to spare!
Other practical assessments went well.
Although the paperwork for inspection and testing took ages!
NVQ is next.
I’m unsure as to what to expect with the NVQ...
Hi All,
I would like to share with you the new registered AM2 Centre which opened in Warrington in October 2019 by North West AM2 Centres Ltd. They are currently offering a 10% discount on orders booked and paid for before 23rd December 2019.
The centre houses 6 learner bays with 2 fault...
Hi, I've sat my am2 practical today.
I have a question about the ring final circuit hopefully there is someone who can relate.
Is it crucial to wire the ring final a certain way? Ive bought 2 legs out, one goes into my closest socket which went down a bit of conduit and the other leg goes to...
Can anyone please help me, HOW to Calculate R1+R2 on 4 core three phase & neutral SWA, Armour Steel Sheet is Used as CPC. How to fill the Electrical Installation Form. This scenario is in AM2 Inspection and testing filling Certs Exam? Please reply with best answers.
Any members those who took...
Booking the AM2 assessment can often cause delays to successfully completing the NVQ as many centres have long waiting lists etc. There is now a new AM2 centre in Central London (Aldgate) with facility for ten candidates to carry out the AM2 at the same time. This is the largest AM2 centre in...
Hi guys, recently passed my AM2 exam and was wondering what sort of hourly rate I should be aiming for.
bit of background; did majority of my apprenticeship doing domestic work with weeks here and there doing commercial work. Joined a new company a month before qualifying which only work in...
Hi guys,
got my AM2 fault finding Resit on Monday and have a question.
How would I check for reverse polarity? If I test say from the board L N or E to say a switched spur if I put one probe on the board side L then the other probe on the spur N and I get a reading, surely that means the fault...
I am a few weeks away from taking the AM2. I'm still coming across things I'm unsure about it questioning. I'm possibly over thinking but I want to be as prepared as I cam be.
Can anyone answer the below,
Does the sequence of tests have to be exactly like the sequence listed in GN3? The reason...
Hi all,
Recently carried out my AM2 exam but failed on safe isolation (single circuits) & fault finding.
The weird thing is I only failed one out of 3 on the safe isolation so not sure what I done differently. I’ve got my Resit booked and just wanted to ensure that I’d be doing it the correct...
XS Training Ltd have recently produced a comprehensive online course covering all aspects of the AM2 and AM2S. The course is available for a period of 14 days for £125.00 and provides a real alternative to attending a classroom based environment which is typically take over one or two days and...
Hi everyone,
a few questions here
Ze: In the AM2 is it just a 2hi test between L1 - Earth, L2 - Earth and L3 - Earth. Then take the highest reading out the three? and while doing that take the PEFC reading at the same time? after reconnecting the Main earth would I record my test result...
Hello everyone,
I am new member to the forum - not sure how forums work, if I'm posting in the wright place or not etc..
Anyway I was wondering if anyone could help me with the risk assessment for the AM2.
I can't think of more than 3 really, I know this is easy but I always overthink the...
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Hi guys I've just move over from Australia and am looking to get qualified here in the UK. I need to do the AM2 assessment and have been checking out what it's about. From what I understand it's the same as our capstone for when we finish our apprenticeship in Aus. I just want to know if anyone...
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