Just done pre am2 and feel worse ...

[brucey2343]

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, while writing down R1+RN for every circuit on the back of the sheet, as well as every Zs and PEFC/PSCC for each phase (to show our working) and do it all within 3.5 hours. Fair to say, all 4 of us failed.

It's only 6 circuits on the AM2, but still, I don't feel good. Any advice?

 

[SparkyChick]

Yes... Go and have a read of this:-

https://www.electriciansforums.co.uk/threads/am2-my-experience.170633/

 

[brucey2343]

I have, and found it very useful just wondering if there were any other tips, thank you for that post though, definitely helped me know what to expect!

 

[Bobster]

Biggest tip and it's hard to do...

Relax.

You've done it all before.

You're given really detailed instructions, what to use, where to use it, how to do it. Most of the thinking has actually been taken out of the job for you.

May seem like a short amount of time,but keep a decent pace and you'll have the install done on the first day.

Take a deep breath, an remember, it's not the end of the world if you have to re sit.

Edit: an if your wondering, I've done both the new Am2 and the original.

I did it a second time to make sure the training center was suitable for the apprentices I was looking after at the time. Also I always made a point of never asking someone to do something I hadn't done before

 

[brucey2343]

Fantastic, thank you! I'll have to remember, lots of deep breaths and just keep a steady pace. I'm so nervous....

 

[Bobster]

Fantastic, thank you! I'll have to remember, lots of deep breaths and just keep a steady pace. I'm so nervous....

Don't be, just treat it like any other job.

There are far more difficult things in life!

 

[gazdkw82]

Biggest tip and it's hard to do...

Relax.

You've done it all before.

You're given really detailed instructions, what to use, where to use it, how to do it. Most of the thinking has actually been taken out of the job for you.

May seem like a short amount of time,but keep a decent pace and you'll have the install done on the first day.

Take a deep breath, an remember, it's not the end of the world if you have to re sit.

Edit: an if your wondering, I've done both the new Am2 and the original.

I did it a second time to make sure the training center was suitable for the apprentices I was looking after at the time. Also I always made a point of never asking someone to do something I hadn't done before

The new AM2? As in AM2S?

 

[Bobster]

The new AM2? As in AM2S?

They have another new one??

The "new" one I was referring to I did in 2014 the one before was 94.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Did the one in 94 use metal or plastic conduit?

 

[Loki]

They have another new one??

The "new" one I was referring to I did in 2014 the one before was 94.

Yes the new one is called the AM2S
You have to bend/install PVC & Metal conduit, they have allowed extra time for this.
I think it came out about the same time the trialblazer apprenticeship did.

https://www.netservices.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/AM2-AM2S-Differences-Infographic.pdf


Welcome to National Electrotechnical Training Ltd | About_Net - https://www.netservices.org.uk/am2s/

 

[gazdkw82]

What Is a trialblazer apprenticeship?

 

[Loki]

What Is a trialblazer apprenticeship?

It was the new standard for apprenticeships, just checked & it came out in 2015

 

[Bobster]

Huh, so it's more like the original one then, all the containment you had to install an instead of fp200 you had micc. Those were the main differences but there were quite a few.

Didn't get any extra time though.

 

[gazdkw82]

It was the new standard for apprenticeships, just checked & it came out in 2015

Was the new standard or is the new standard?

 

[Bobster]

Did the one in 94 use metal or plastic conduit?

Metal conduit, some metal trunking and tray work.

 

[LMT]

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, while writing down R1+RN for every circuit on the back of the sheet, as well as every Zs and PEFC/PSCC for each phase (to show our working) and do it all within 3.5 hours. Fair to say, all 4 of us failed.

It's only 6 circuits on the AM2, but still, I don't feel good. Any advice?

I did my AM2 last month, so I can share my experiences with you.

Best advice I can give to you is revise over and over each section. For example, for the installation I kept on going over the install and how they want the install to be wired. Preparation is key.

Example - Carrying the neutral through every switch on the lighting circuit.

Example - IP rated socket is the one they want you to spur off on the ring circuit.

Example - Run the data cable in seperate dado trunking to other cables.

If you revise and go through small details like that for preparation, you will fly the install and every section. My Pre AM2 did go through a lot of this which helped me massively, as its very important you follow the spec.

The same goes for every section. You obviously know what you're doing, you just have to follow what they want in order for you to pass. Good luck!

@SparkyChick's thread helped me a lot.

 

[Marvo]

...............Example - Carrying the neutral through every switch on the lighting circuit.......

OMG, they're teaching you to loop neutrals through light switches....

Maybe keep this to yourselves and don't mention it in the main forums, some of the oldies might not recover after hearing about such blasphemy.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Hmm.