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  1. G

    UK Help with AM2 assessment resit

    I recently finished my AM2 and unfortunately failed. The only thing I failed on was the earth fault loop impedance. I’m booking a resit but don’t want to fail it again, the procedure I carried out was. Isolate and lock of the main switch. Remove the main earth from terminal. Set tester to L-PE...
  2. L

    Earthing am2 advice

    Hi guys can someone tell me what the triangle symbols mean on the earth bar as i terminated my water and gas 10mm bonding conductors into them and failed my am2 because of it ? Thanks
  3. N

    UK AM2 cancelled due to Coronavirus

    Hi, found out today that my AM2 has been cancelled which I was due to start this coming Monday due to coronavirus and the college think it will be a couple of months before I can take the test. Is there a chance where they can say the test is void due to this as the backlog will be huge plus I...
  4. CokeCanBrad

    UK Am2 Breaker Selection

    Hi I want too do my AM2 In the future. I want too know the breaker selection for the circuits in the AM2, an acceptable answer (for me.) will be from a recent am2 Passee (successful candidates only.). The circuits are as Follows:- D.O.L Starter, with motor. Carbon Monoxide Detector Ring Final...
  5. M

    236-1 and 3

    I achieved my 236-1 and 2 between the years 1992 and 1997. I have just received my AM2 certificate. I have been working as an electrician for over twenty years. Can I now apply for a jib card with what I’ve got or will I need to do an nvq3. thanks in advance.
  6. A

    AM2 ADVICE

    Hello I am taking my AM2 in 8 weeks and have some questions that I was hoping you guys could answer for me? 1. Does the pre-installed metal containment require earthing? 2. When wiring the RFC do you follow the specification (with a long leg from the final socket-outlet back to the board or can...
  7. M

    UK What sequence to do when doing fault finding (AM2)

    Hi everyone just to let everyone know that I did my AM2 last week and I only failed on the fault finding part. I was very confident before going into the fault finding test but I lost my way and the pressure got to me. I'm so chuffed that I pass everything else. Just to explain what the test...
  8. Sparky_Wario

    AM2 without Experience

    Mature student just completed inspection and testing. I am toying with the idea of taking AM2. Already have Btec Extended Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 18th Edition regs and L2 and L3 electrical installation. Finding it difficult to get a break in the industry. Would AM2...
  9. C

    AM2 practice

    Hi All I'm looking for some advice regarding the AM2. I'm hoping to carry out the NVQ 2356 in electrical maintenance as I have been working in the industry for around 10 years and currently hold L2 & L3 2365 although I have limited experience in install as I work in maintenance at the airport...
  10. G

    UK AM2 next week

    Hi everyone, I've been reading alot of post regarding AM2 on here and they're all really helpful. I've got a question on the electrical installation cert. With regards to nature of supply parameters you test the Ze with the earthing conductor out then you put that earth back in. Then you do...
  11. B

    Am2 revision help please

    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
  12. Pete999

    AM2 DOL Motor

    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...
  13. E

    UK Am2 prep/help

    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...
  14. Q

    Seeking some advice following am2 results

    Good evening, 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...
  15. Gary Tollison

    AM2 assessment and NVQ

    Greetings :) 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...
  16. XS Training

    New AM2 Centre in Warrington - 10% Discount Offered

    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...
  17. samsingh

    UK Am2 - Ring final circuit

    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...
  18. Amnesh Singh

    UK Using Armoured as CPC, how to carry R1+R2

    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...
  19. XS Training

    New AM2 Centre in Central London

    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...
  20. G

    Newly qualified wage

    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...

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