UK Am2 prep/help

[EgoEgo20]

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 practical (bar the sy gland as its something I haven't done much)
I'm ok with the safe isolation procedure, also the sequence of testing I'm a bit unsure of.

Any advice would be appreciated!

 

[Lister1987]

Grab a copy of the Unite Inspection and Testing book, £7 and has it all laid out nicely (you could use GN3 as well but the Unite guide fits nicely in your pocket or MFT box ?

 

[Arrowsmith15]

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 practical (bar the sy gland as its something I haven't done much)
I'm ok with the safe isolation procedure, also the sequence of testing I'm a bit unsure of.

Any advice would be appreciated!

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 practical (bar the sy gland as its something I haven't done much)
I'm ok with the safe isolation procedure, also the sequence of testing I'm a bit unsure of.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Could anyone indicate what protective devices are used in the AM2 ? The socket circuit uses RCBO the rest of the circuits are MCBs but is the main switch a 3 or 4 pole isolator or an RCD?

 

[EddieSparks]

mine had a three pole and neutral isolator, which stays locked the whole time anyway. You lock it they check it, and you then explained and show them how you did it and you test that the power is isolated and you get a nice big tick in box one.
The fault finding is not hard, they don’t really care how you find the fault long as you give them the right answer, and tell them what tests you are doing to find the fault. they are not over your shoulder all the time watching.
The online exam is very easy and most of the answers you can work out, they alway give you one answer which is defo not going to be right. one which gets you thinking and two close together.

Don’t over think the AM2, follow the documents they give you, it explains everything, you even get a wiring diagram for the heating, hot water controls and the solar panels. Take your time and be neat and tidy while doing it.
There are lots of breaks that you can ask other people on the course how they are doing stuff, just don’t ask in the class room.

 

[samsingh]

Could anyone indicate what protective devices are used in the AM2 ? The socket circuit uses RCBO the rest of the circuits are MCBs but is the main switch a 3 or 4 pole isolator or an RCD?

The main Switch is a 4pole isolator
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Tips:

I did my am2 a few months ago people say take your time just don't take too much time as I was running out towards the end. probably best way to tackle it is to start on the SWA COMANDO, DOL SY, AND S-PLAN FIRST get the longer bits out the way. Then move on to the rest and work at a good pace.

Fault finding aint that hard just make sure you use your continuity tester and test each end for polarity. short circuit or open circuit will be a common fault.
I had one fault which took me the longest to correct if you get a fault saying the DOL Motor is rotating in the opposite direction it is normally something to do with the NEUTRAL so be sure to check that the neutral goes to where it needs to in the DOL.

Whilst bonding the Gas and water be sure to put the bonding clamps on the correct position on the pipes.

The LV and fire alarm share the same middle compartment on the trunking.

Label each end of the ring final so it will make it easier for your r1+r2 test later.

Read the drawing, it will tell you specifically what cables to use.

I use 2.5 CPC in singles as I would normally use it if I was wiring a ring on site but the drawing will specifically tell you what size to use where I checked again after I pulled my first leg that it was 1.5 CPC I needed.

Use lugs where you can, the DOL outgoing side where the SY connects to be sure to Lug that end up. as I forgot as I was rushing.

Any help brushing up on Testing use GN3.

 

[EgoEgo20]

The main Switch is a 4pole isolator
[automerge]1579220370[/automerge]
Tips:

I did my am2 a few months ago people say take your time just don't take too much time as I was running out towards the end. probably best way to tackle it is to start on the SWA COMANDO, DOL SY, AND S-PLAN FIRST get the longer bits out the way. Then move on to the rest and work at a good pace.

Fault finding aint that hard just make sure you use your continuity tester and test each end for polarity. short circuit or open circuit will be a common fault.
I had one fault which took me the longest to correct if you get a fault saying the DOL Motor is rotating in the opposite direction it is normally something to do with the NEUTRAL so be sure to check that the neutral goes to where it needs to in the DOL.

Whilst bonding the Gas and water be sure to put the bonding clamps on the correct position on the pipes.

The LV and fire alarm share the same middle compartment on the trunking.

Label each end of the ring final so it will make it easier for your r1+r2 test later.

Read the drawing, it will tell you specifically what cables to use.

I use 2.5 CPC in singles as I would normally use it if I was wiring a ring on site but the drawing will specifically tell you what size to use where I checked again after I pulled my first leg that it was 1.5 CPC I needed.

Use lugs where you can, the DOL outgoing side where the SY connects to be sure to Lug that end up. as I forgot as I was rushing.

Any help brushing up on Testing use GN3.

Thanks very much for the reply.
In regards to the fault finding how many fault are there?
Do they put one on every circuit?

 

[Pete999]

The main Switch is a 4pole isolator
[automerge]1579220370[/automerge]
Tips:

I did my am2 a few months ago people say take your time just don't take too much time as I was running out towards the end. probably best way to tackle it is to start on the SWA COMANDO, DOL SY, AND S-PLAN FIRST get the longer bits out the way. Then move on to the rest and work at a good pace.

Fault finding aint that hard just make sure you use your continuity tester and test each end for polarity. short circuit or open circuit will be a common fault.
I had one fault which took me the longest to correct if you get a fault saying the DOL Motor is rotating in the opposite direction it is normally something to do with the NEUTRAL so be sure to check that the neutral goes to where it needs to in the DOL.

Whilst bonding the Gas and water be sure to put the bonding clamps on the correct position on the pipes.

The LV and fire alarm share the same middle compartment on the trunking.

Label each end of the ring final so it will make it easier for your r1+r2 test later.

Read the drawing, it will tell you specifically what cables to use.

I use 2.5 CPC in singles as I would normally use it if I was wiring a ring on site but the drawing will specifically tell you what size to use where I checked again after I pulled my first leg that it was 1.5 CPC I needed.

Use lugs where you can, the DOL outgoing side where the SY connects to be sure to Lug that end up. as I forgot as I was rushing.

Any help brushing up on Testing use GN3.

Hi Sam, having a brain firt, can you please explain what you mean by making sure the N goes to the right place on the DOL? I'm not sure what you are getting at.

 

[Deleted member 119618]

Hi Sam, having a brain firt, can you please explain what you mean by making sure the N goes to the right place on the DOL? I'm not sure what you are getting at.

I think he's talking about the main switch on the 3 Phase Board.

 

[HexHex]

Thanks very much for the reply.
In regards to the fault finding how many fault are there?
Do they put one on every circuit?

7 faults, you need to get 5 correct for a pass
You could get 2 or 3 faults on 1 circuit or 0, it's totally random

 

[Pete999]

I think he's talking about the main switch on the 3 Phase Board.

Oh OK thanks for your thoughts, but why did he mention "DOL"?

 

[Deleted member 119618]

Out of interest, how did you get on?

 

[EgoEgo20]

Out of interest, how did you get on?

First time pass

 

[KennyKen]

Oh OK thanks for your thoughts, but why did he mention "DOL"?

I was under the illusion DOL stood for Direct Online Starter. I’m as confused as you mate?

 

[Arrowsmith15]

Out of interest, how did you get on?

Got cancelled due to the outbreak, never mind, at least have my health,will take it one day. Just trying to keep the info fresh.

 

[Ed Evans]

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 practical (bar the sy gland as its something I haven't done much)
I'm ok with the safe isolation procedure, also the sequence of testing I'm a bit unsure of.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Hope you passed. If not let me know what you need to re-sit and I will give you some help.