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...
Hi everyone,
Just doing some prep research for the AM2 & I was just wondering if the screen shot below which I took from the xstraining promo video is similar layout to the actual AM2.
Dcet offer a 1 day AM2 prep day with my apprenticeship which I will do, I will also pay for the xstraining...
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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...
Going over some research in prep for the AM2 which I'll be undertaking at some point this century.
Iv came across some info given on another thread regarding testing. The poster mentions the need to understand "motor thermal cutoff calcs"
What is that?
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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...
I know this has probably been asked a dozen times on this forum but I just want to make sure that I'm doing this the correct way before going into my exam. I got told that in the am2 I need to have neutrals at every switch in connecters. I have never done it this at work hence the confusion...
Hi,
I sit my AM2 next week and have a couple of questions which I can't seem to find or get a definitive answer online or from anyone at work. Hoping someone on here can help.
First is when filling out the testing certificate, how do i work out maximum demand for the install?
And also when...
Sitting am2 next week,
Which calculations do I need to know and what figures to keep in mind,
Anything else that’s worth mentioning will be helpful
Thanks
Just Passed! Next Qualification ???
So last month i passed my Achievement Measurement 2 (AM2)
with N.E.T
I work in a commercial / industrial background mainly maintenance but some installation
now i'm wondering what to do next,
I really want to go down the high voltage / substations route...
Hello everyone,
I have finished my 3 years at college and now have my AM2 tomorrow.
I have confident in the installation but need some help on a bit of the testing and fault finding.
We will be usin a megger tester.
How do I carry out PEFC and then PSSC on a three phase DB.
Also could do...
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I am looking for some advise as to which NVQ I should complete.
I have just completed the L2 & L3 2365 and am now hoping to go on to complete the L3 NVQ. I have been working as a maintenance technician for the past 8 years in automated airport baggage systems with a mechanical bias and...
Got my AM2 Monday, just wondered if anyone could give me any advice if they have taken it before or things to be wary of.
Could someone please explain to me using fly earth leads, when to use and when to jot? Might seem simple but my college have basically put me for the AM2 with barely any...
Hi everyone, my am2 is fast approaching and i need help with understanding how s plan wiring works. I understand the different parts in the system and how its wired but i cant seem to figure out how the solar sustainable element fits into the system. Also can anyone let me know anything else i...
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