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    Which maintenance NVQ should I do 2356 or 2357?

    Hi All 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...
  2. A

    AM2 help for Monday please

    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...
  3. A

    Help! Am2 coming up and need help with the s plan

    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...
  4. B

    Just done pre am2 and feel worse ...

    Hi all, just on my way home for the pre AM2, and I gotta say, I feel more nervous. Seen everything we have to do and the time limits, and it makes me wonder, how can anyone do it?? Does anyone have any experience? Might not have helped that we had to do a full practice test on 10 circuits...
  5. J

    AM2 results - not sure if I'll fail or pass need guidance

    So I finished my AM2 yesterday and I'm expecting the results tonight, however when I did the practical aspect of it, I noticed my armoured cable going into the isolator had 2 strands loose, this has had me feeling like the world has fallen out my arse because I'm now tricking it thinking that...
  6. J

    AM2 Testing question, R1+R2 results

    So im currently doing my AM2 and doing the testing, I understand that this is simple, but when writing down the R1+R2 on the certificate, do I need to put the highest reading down? Theres a ring circuit eith 4 sockets on it l, however one of the sockets is a spur - which obviously has the higher...
  7. J

    AM2 question, need help

    Right, so I'm in the middle of my AM2 and I need to wire FP200 from the DB to a carbon monoxide alarm via multi compartment dado trunking, I've looked in the spec and it doesn't say anything about whether the FP needs to be separated from the T&E powering lights & sockets, can anyone give me an...
  8. K

    Just passed am2 exam, 100% woohoo

    hi all, I just found out I passed my am2 exam. What I’m personally more impressed with is I got 100% in the online section which I wasn’t expecting!! Anyone who has there’s coming up get in touch and I’m happy to give pointers where I can as I know posts like this were helpful to me. Good...
  9. E

    AM2 a few revision questions

    Im taking my AM2 on Monday and have a few questions just to get my testing on point. Firstly when testing continuity of cpc would a the assessor expect each cpc to be connected to the line conductor in a connector block for example (separately from the earth bar to eliminate parallel paths)? Or...
  10. L

    AM2 Testing - 16a Socket Outlet

    Hi all, Just thought of something regarding testing the 16a socket outlet. When testing R1+R2, would you do the same process for the motor circuit? So test at the top of isolator for L1 to E, then use the socket adapter to test the singles L1 to E and add the two results together? Then the same...
  11. S

    Am2 calculations on test sheet

    I’ve got my am2 tomorrow morning, I’m pretty confident with everything and just gone over my testing and done the prep day yesterday, I was just wondering if anyone knows what calculations are needed on the back of your testing sheet to pass? I’ve got r1+r2/4 for ring final, zs=ze+r1+r2, my...
  12. gazdkw82

    The new AM2 assessment information

    Is anyone in here involved with NVQ's/education etc? Im looking for anyone who has got any information on the new AM2(c) test?
  13. markneilbarnett

    Fault finding simulators for AM2 trainee

    Hey, I am currently doing the AM2 but finding it difficult to find anything relating to fault finding well anything with any substance. I was wondering if anyone has come across any fault finding/trouble shooting software that can help me get to grips with the principles. Thanks for your time.
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    Bricking it for the AM2, any advice please?

    Hey guys, I'm doing my AM2 in february, and I've been reading some of the "My experience with the AM2" posts. Very informative, but still bricking it. I feel I know a lot more about it now, but I'm a domestic installer, so the FP200, SWA, SY, 3 phase and fault finding are worrying me. Does...
  15. SparkyChick

    AM2 - My Experience

    Hi all, I've just taken my AM2 and figured I'd post some information and advice. First up, if you get offered a Pre-AM2 session by your training provider... take it. Go along, make copious notes and pay attention. I learned an awful lot about it. Composite installation (8.5 hours) You have...
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    AM2 terror, can anyone help?

    Hey guys I'm booked for my AM2 in February. I'm a domestic apprentice. Ive heard you have to do three phase and heating. I have no idea about these. Could anyone who has recently done the test talk me through exactly what's required so I can do the relevant research and practice? Cheers!
  17. R

    Waste of £600? Am2 exam failure? Or am I worrying

    Hi guys, Sat my AM2 today and yesterday overall I think it went well all bar one quite bad mistake. When running my cables in (singles) from the CCU to the DOL starter I didn't bring a Neatural. I completed my dead test on the circuit using on each phase to Earth and obtained my highest R1 + R2...
  18. A

    My experience of the AM2 taken at Birmingham

    Hi guys I’m new to this site however just thought I’d give my best explanation of what the AM2 was like. If this is in the wrong forum I’m very sorry as I’m not sure what to put it in. tia Birmingham AM2 The week before the am2 I had a refresher day. This was basically just half a day of going...
  19. P

    AM2 Fault finding failure. Bonding splan motor circuit

    Hi everyone. I sat my AM2 last week and passed everything except the fault finding. They just tell u pass or fail not what u got right or wrong etc. I struggled on the faults I'll explain below. I know the faults will be different next time but would still like to know how to approach these...
  20. markneilbarnett

    Fault finding for AM2 exam

    Hey, fellas does anyone have any resources regarding fault finding. Unfortunately for me i failed the AM2 due to lack of knowledge on this particular subject. Its just so difficult to find a tried and tested method. I can't believe it's all guess work. All you get issued for the exam is a low...

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