Hi all, I done my am2 and passed everything except testing and inspect, i failed on Zs (earth fault loop impedence). It says I did not correctly obtain the value in accordance to guidance note 3, but I did zs=ze+r1+r2. Just wondering if anyone knows where I could have gone wrong?.
Thanks.
level 3 2365 almost complete .Can i take the Am2 before signing up for nvq
Whats the rules guys for doing the AM2 can i complete the am2 then do the nvq
cheers for your guidance
level 3 2365 almost complete .Can i take the Am2 before signing up for nvq
Whats the rules guys for doing the AM2 can i complete the am2 then do the nvq
cheers for your guidance
Hi everyone I have my am2 resit coming up and was wondering what size cable do you use from the wiring centre, to the programmer, and what size cable is used from the wiring centre to the thermostat. I thought it was 1.5, but wasn't sure.
Any answers will be much appreciated, thanks a lot.
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Hi I’m doing my am2 testing side tomorrow.
Does anyone know where to find the max Zs values in guidance note 3
Also they have started doing 3/4 questions at the end of the testing does anyone know where they are.
I’m also looking for how to find the max tripping times on RCDs
Hi all, I recently failed my installation of swa cable and TP&N socket outlet and not sure why. Passed the rest. Any advice, It says:
-did not complete connections/terminations to industry standards
-identification/labelling to the required standard.
Today I got results back from my college and I completed my AM2 with a 98.4% pass mark ? Absolutely gobsmacked! Thanks to everyone on this forum who helped me with my previous posts. If you are preparing for it feel free to ask me any questions and I’d be more than happy to help ?
doing my am2 this week and forgot to ask at my prep day about phase rotation, will I need to do it on the incoming supply
also will I need to it anything else like the motor or three phase commando socket
don't touch 3Phase a lot so abit unsure
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?
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...
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)...
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...
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
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...
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