How can I teach myself inspection and testing in preparation for my AM2S?

[Electabuzz]

I have my AM2S next month, and testing is my biggest weakness by far.

I’ve been asking my company to put me on jobs where there is testing work available but it rarely ever happens. Whenever those opportunities do appear, they are very quickly completed by the experienced sparks on the team, often by themselves.

I’m desperate to learn testing, and know that I can’t rely on my company for help. What can I do to prepare myself for my exam?

I’ve bought my own Megger, but can’t really do much practice outside of testing the circuits at my house.

I’ve thought about building my own test rig, but for the money I’d be spending on materials, I wonder if I’d be better off finding a practical course maybe?

Please let me know your thoughts. I’m clutching at straws, here. Any help would be appreciated

 

[cireland]

I have my AM2S next month, and testing is my biggest weakness by far.

I’ve been asking my company to put me on jobs where there is testing work available but it rarely ever happens. Whenever those opportunities do appear, they are very quickly completed by the experienced sparks on the team, often by themselves.

I’m desperate to learn testing, and know that I can’t rely on my company for help. What can I do to prepare myself for my exam?

I’ve bought my own Megger, but can’t really do much practice outside of testing the circuits at my house.

I’ve thought about building my own test rig, but for the money I’d be spending on materials, I wonder if I’d be better off finding a practical course maybe?

Please let me know your thoughts. I’m clutching at straws, here. Any help would be appreciated

There are a number of T & I videos on youtube. 'DSES', John Ward and there is one lot who do it in a college setting. ( Can't remember the name). The videos are really quite informative and helpful.
The

 

[ELECNEWT]

I have my AM2S next month, and testing is my biggest weakness by far.

I’ve been asking my company to put me on jobs where there is testing work available but it rarely ever happens. Whenever those opportunities do appear, they are very quickly completed by the experienced sparks on the team, often by themselves.

I’m desperate to learn testing, and know that I can’t rely on my company for help. What can I do to prepare myself for my exam?

I’ve bought my own Megger, but can’t really do much practice outside of testing the circuits at my house.

I’ve thought about building my own test rig, but for the money I’d be spending on materials, I wonder if I’d be better off finding a practical course maybe?

Please let me know your thoughts. I’m clutching at straws, here. Any help would be appreciated

Chris Kitcher -"Inspection and Testing" book and related videos.

 

[PS Electrics]

There are a number of T & I videos on youtube. 'DSES', John Ward and there is one lot who do it in a college setting. ( Can't remember the name). The videos are really quite informative and helpful.
The

Was it GSH Electrical? Who are now part of eFIXX

 

[Jondude0]

So I just passed my am2 a few months back. And I tested my house from start to finish every single day for about 2/3 months straight and after that I was fully confident. It’s all about repetition. Go through it as thoroughly as you can. I also drew out the terminals for three phase things and just imagined and watched YouTube videos on them

 

[cireland]

Was it GSH Electrical? Who are now part of eFIXX

Tthat's it.

 

[Electabuzz]

So I just passed my am2 a few months back. And I tested my house from start to finish every single day for about 2/3 months straight and after that I was fully confident. It’s all about repetition. Go through it as thoroughly as you can. I also drew out the terminals for three phase things and just imagined and watched YouTube videos on them

There are a number of T & I videos on youtube. 'DSES', John Ward and there is one lot who do it in a college setting. ( Can't remember the name). The videos are really quite informative and helpful.
The

Videos are the best resource I’ve got at the moment. There are quite a few lads who teach from a college setting, most notably GSH Electrical. I’m very grateful for the knowledge all of these experienced electricians have made available for free on YouTube.

 

[Electabuzz]

Chris Kitcher -"Inspection and Testing" book and related videos.

I will check this out, thank you.

 

[Electabuzz]

So I just passed my am2 a few months back. And I tested my house from start to finish every single day for about 2/3 months straight and after that I was fully confident. It’s all about repetition. Go through it as thoroughly as you can. I also drew out the terminals for three phase things and just imagined and watched YouTube videos on them

I think this is something I’m going to have to do myself. Great advice mate, thank you.

 

[guvnoir]

I have my AM2S next month, and testing is my biggest weakness by far.

I’ve been asking my company to put me on jobs where there is testing work available but it rarely ever happens. Whenever those opportunities do appear, they are very quickly completed by the experienced sparks on the team, often by themselves.

I’m desperate to learn testing, and know that I can’t rely on my company for help. What can I do to prepare myself for my exam?

I’ve bought my own Megger, but can’t really do much practice outside of testing the circuits at my house.

I’ve thought about building my own test rig, but for the money I’d be spending on materials, I wonder if I’d be better off finding a practical course maybe?

Please let me know your thoughts. I’m clutching at straws, here. Any help would be appreciated

I real real feel you’re pain!!!!!

I’m in worst position than you. I’m not even on any kind of site. Stuck in a bloody hospital theatre scratching at the doors!!!

I’m too building a test ring. But, I’m doing work on folks flat. Put in a new cooker and several down lights. Can you talk to family and friends and use there houses. I paid £8,000 for my course. i wish you all the very best and good luck. its really not very easy.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Buy this book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Practical-Inspection-Certification-Electrical-Installations/dp/1138613320 all you need to know, plus example exam and answers in the last few pages, IMO invaluable for what you want.

FWIW do not buy the IET on site guide, the "Unite the Union" guide is ten times better and easier to understand.

 

[PS Electrics]

Buy this book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Practical-Inspection-Certification-Electrical-Installations/dp/1138613320 all you need to know, plus example exam and answers in the last few pages, IMO invaluable for what you want.

FWIW do not buy the IET on site guide, the "Unite the Union" guide is ten times better and easier to understand.

I have watched the Chris Kitcher videos on YT didn't know he had a book!

 

[Mike Johnson]

The video's are an accompaniment to the Book and referenced throughout.