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    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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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%?
  4. L

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

    Am2 inspection and testing?
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
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    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...
  9. 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...
  10. XS Training

    NVQ 2346-03 Replaces NVQ 2356-99 - AM2, AM2S & AM2E ??

    The final registration for the City & Guilds NVQ 2356-99 (Mature Candidate Assessment) will be on 31/12/2020. This means that we cannot enrol anyone on the NVQ 2356-99 after 31/12/2020. Anyone enrolling on the City & Guilds NVQ 2356-99 before 31/12/2020 will have three years to complete the NVQ...
  11. MarkyMark

    AM2 Assessment

    I was talking to an apprentice yesterday who was moaning about the length of wait to do his AM2. There is a new centre in Maidstone South that has plenty of availability and does the AM2revision day.
  12. mak

    AM2 ring fault-finding headache

    How would I pinpoint a fault on a ring circuit with very little resistances, and without any visual clues, only by measuring. Say I have a break in neutral between db and first socket. How would I go about fault finding it? 1. I will use low resistance ohmmeter. 2. I will find that rn is not a...
  13. mak

    Sequence of tests in guidance note 3 (initial verification)

    How come the sequence of tests in guidance note 3 is that the Zs test comes before the PFC test? Isn't it normal to do PFC test before the Zs test? Because then you can do your PFC test, put the board cover on and energize the board without coming back to do the PFC test.
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    how to prove in a book that the highest x5 of an RCD test is sufficient please?

    Hi, could anyone tell me how to prove in a book that the highest x5 of an RCD test is sufficient please? It’s a question on my am2 testing. Thanks I’m also struggling on how to check that my measure PFC at DB will trip the breakers in time. This question was a tick box on the exam so if anyone...
  15. M

    Guidence on some fault finding for am2 please

    Guidence on fault finding am2 please
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    UK Am2 Help Please

    Hi, was wondering if anyone could help me please. just re sat my am2 testing exam but failed because i didn't verify my results correctly to the book and table when they ask on the question sheet through out the exam. i am hoping someone who has done it recently could point me in the right...
  17. Zdb

    AM2, AM2S and AM2E

    I've just come across a post saying that the new AM2E will be starting from October. Apparently there's already an AM2S as well the normal AM2. Does anyone know what is different between the 3 assessments? Surely it should just be the same practical assessment for all electricians looking to...
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    AM2 in 2 days...

    Hello 1. When taking R1+R2 readings on the AM2 composite installation are we expected to take the reading at the supply side of the FCU (S-plan & CO detector circuits) or at the farthest point of the circuit? I know with EICRs we only test to the FCU. 2. With the fault finding they list 4 fault...
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    UK AM2 assessment

    hi all : i am going to do AM2 assessment next week , i don't have any idea about it , could you please give me any tips especially risk assessment.
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    AM2 Course

    Hey all, I’ve completed level 2 and 3, 18th, 2391-52. I am looking for a goodplace to complete my AM2 course In the north west area preferably. Also want to complete the end of my NVQ after getting my AM2...does anyone know where I could do this? alsohas anyone information on tips/tricks for...

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