AM2E Assessment

• If you already have AM2: you will only need to take an AM2E supplementary unit -; find out more
• If you do not hold AM2: you will need to take the full AM2E assessment -; read the information below.

Section A1: Safe Isolation and Risk Assessment -; 45 mins

In this section, you need to demonstrate that you can carry out a safe isolation procedure in the correct sequence to ensure the safety of not only yourself but everyone else on site. You’;ll also undertake and document an assessment of any risks to safety that may be present.

Sections A2-A6: Composite Installation -; 10 hours

Following the diagrams and instructions you’;re given, you’;ll prepare, install, connect and terminate conductors at a TP&N Distribution Board and equipment outlets to industry standards. To complete this section, you must demonstrate occupational competence in accordance with statutory and non-statutory regulations and approved industry working practices.

Section B: Inspection, Testing and Certification -; 3.5 hours

During this section, you’;ll carry out a visual inspection of your installation and complete a series of tests following practices and procedures that take into account electrically sensitive equipment. You can change any part of your installation that you find is incorrect or not complete.

Section C: Safe Isolation of Circuits -; 30 mins

This second safe isolation test covers three specific scenarios: the replacement of single-phase equipment, three-phase equipment and the isolation of the distribution board.

Section D: Fault Diagnosis and Rectification -; 2 hours

From information provided, you will identify faults in a circuit. You’;ll need to record the type of fault and its specific location, then recommend how each fault could be corrected, including any works needed to prove the fault has been rectified.

Section E: Assessment of Applied Knowledge -; 1 hour

This is an on-line test consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions designed to assess your knowledge of the health and safety regulations, building regulations and BS 7671 -; so make sure you revise these.