Pre-Test Training

Price:
£105
Duration:
1 day
Location:
Dover
Start dates:
See below

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The pre-test one-day course acts as a revision session prior to the AM2 test, and includes installation practice and electrical testing.

You can pre-book a training day as well as your test on the apply page. If you're not sure your knowledge covers all the areas then it's a great way to give yourself the best chance to pass your test first time!

All pre-test sessions are run from the South Kent College Dover campus.

If you're not sure about pre-test training contact us for a chat about your needs.

What You Need to Know

The AM2 test comprises of 4 separate sections, all of which must be successfully completed within target times.

The AM2 Electrical Test (Click on section areas to view descriptions)
Section A A1) Composite installation – Target time: 10 hours

This is an installation which includes a range of electrical wiring systems, each devised to test a Candidate's proficiency in particular aspects of electrical installation work. The electricity supply will be provided from a TN S three phase 4 wire 400V system.
A2) Visual inspection – Target time: 30 minutes

Candidates are to carry out a visual inspection of the completed installation as required by the current edition of the IEE Wiring Regulation (BS 7671) and establish whether the results are acceptable by completing the Visual Inspection test sheet provided.
A3) Functional operation – Target time: 30 minutes

After the installation has been inspected and tested each candidate will be required to demonstrate that the following final circuits operate correctly:

  • Two-way and intermediate switched lighting circuit
  • Operate the Landlords Key Switch
  • Operate the Emergency Luminaire Key Switch to effect simulated mains failure
  • Tubular heater
  • Motor and control circuit
Section BB) Inspection and testing of the composite installation – Target time: 1 Hour 30 minutes

On completing the composite installation, each Candidate will be required to carry out prescribed pre commissioning electrical installation tests in accordance with IEE Wiring Regulation (BS 7671)

Each candidate will be supplied with necessary instruction, a copy of the current IEE On-Site Guide, test results sheets and a range of instruments from which to select and prepare the one appropriate for each test.
Section CC1) Safe isolation of test unit – Target time: 15 Minutes

Each Candidate, prior to the commencement of the composite installation (Section 1a) will be required to demonstrate the safe isolation of their test unit to ensure and verify it is safe to work on. Candidates will be required to complete an assessment of safe working practice (risk assessment) sheet.
C2) Safe isolation of supplies – Target time: 30 Minutes

Candidates will be required, under observation, to demonstrate how to safely isolate circuits or items of equipment to ensure and verify it is safe to work on. This section of the test is carried out on the Fault Diagnosis Unit.
Section DD1) Fault diagnoses – Target time: 1 Hour 45 Minutes

Candidates will be required to diagnose and locate seven faults, introduced to the Fault Diagnosis Unit by the examiner, selected from a range of common faults. Each fault will be introduced individually to the Candidates by the examiner demonstrating the fault symptom or by the use of job cards.
D2) Fault rectification – Target time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes

Candidates will be required to diagnose, locate and rectify (where possible) five faults which will be introduced to the Fault diagnosis Unit. Each fault will be introduced individually to the Candidates with the use of job cards.

For the latest information about the test visit the National Electrical Training (NET) website at www.net-works.org.uk/am2.asp. You can also download the detailed AM2 information booklet (PDF 235kb) (right click the link to save to your computer).

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