AM2E Supplementary Units
If you are completing the Experienced Worker Assessment and have already passed the AM2, you will only have to undertake a supplementary AM2E unit rather than the whole assessment.
Before you can book this unit with a NET centre, NET must verify your existing AM2 status.
You will not be able to carry out this process until you have your Experienced Worker Qualification certificate. This needs to be uploaded as part of the application process.
The documents you need are dependent on when you registered on the Experienced Worker Assessment (EWA):
Registered on the EWA before September 2023:
A copy of your Experienced Worker Qualification certificate – the certificate must state ‘Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification’ and the qualification code which is either 2346 (City & Guilds) or 603/5982/1 (EAL). No other certificates will be accepted. When uploading an EAL certificate we require both parts (2 pages) of the document to be supplied.
Your Candidate Learner History – this is available from EAL or City & Guilds to confirm your qualification registration and certification dates. A PDF copy is required.
Your AM2 certificate
Your completed AM2E Supplementary Unit Checklist
Paperwork around any reasonable adjustments if you require them.
Registered on the EWA after September 2023:
A copy of your Experienced Worker Qualification certificate – the certificate must state ‘Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification’ and the qualification code which is either 2346 (City & Guilds) or 603/5982/1 (EAL). No other certificates will be accepted. When uploading an EAL certificate we require both parts (2 pages) of the document to be supplied.
A copy or scan or your L2 or L3 Technical Certificate, or Electrotechnical Statement (for overseas candidates) or personal statement to cover the EWA entry requirement.
Your Candidate Learner History – this is available from EAL or City & Guilds to confirm your qualification registration and certification dates. A PDF copy is required.
The front page of the your EWA Skills Scan
Your AM2 certificate
Your completed AM2E Supplementary Unit Checklist
Paperwork around any reasonable adjustments if you require them.
What does the assessment involve?
The units to be completed depend on when the original AM2 was passed:
Before April 2010: Testing and Safe Isolation unit – AM2EU2
After April 2010: Containment and Safe Isolation unit – AM2EU1
AM2 passed Pre-April 2010: Testing & Safe Isolation Unit - AM2EU2
For this unit, you’ll need to carry out three safe isolation tasks and then carry out a visual inspection of an installation and complete a series of tests following practices and procedures that take into account electrically sensitive equipment.
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Maximum Time Allowed:
– Safe Isolation: 30 minutes plus 5 minutes to read and prepare
– Testing: 3 hours 30 minutes, plus 20 minutes to read and prepare
Safe Isolation Task:
The safe isolation procedure will be observed by the Centre Assessor.
To demonstrate occupational competence, you will have to carry out safe isolation in the correct sequence to allow for the following tasks:
Note: for Tasks 1 & 2 all other circuits must remain energised.
Task 1: To replace a single-phase piece of equipment
Task 2: To replace a three-phase piece of equipment
Task 3: To isolate the distribution board in your fault diagnosis bay.
SAFE ISOLATION PROCEDURE
Identify your point of isolation
Inform the customer that you will be isolating the supply.
Operate the isolator and lock off and fit warning notice
Select approved test equipment and prove that it is working.
Test on the outgoing side of isolator all combinations:
L1 and L2
L1 and L3
L1 and Neutral
L1 and Earth
L2 and L3
L2 and Neutral
L2 and Earth
L3 and Neutral
L3 and Earth
Neutral and Earth
Re-prove your test equipment is working.
Testing, Inspection and Certification Task:
This section will be observed by the Centre Assessor.
You will be provided with the following documentation for use throughout the section:
BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations
IET Guidance Note 3. Inspection & Testing
IET On-Site Guide
To demonstrate occupational competence, you’ll carry out a visual inspection of your installation and complete the following tests:
Continuity of protective conductors, including main and supplementary bonding
Continuity of ring final circuit conductors
Insulation resistance
Polarity
Earth fault loop impedance
Additional protection (effectiveness of RCDs)
Prospective fault current
Check of phase sequence
Functional testing
You also need to correctly complete an Electrical Installation Certificate, Schedule of Circuit Details and Schedule of Test Results and verify selected results comply with BS 7671, using the documentation provided.
You can download blank template forms if you wish to familarise yourself with these documents before your assessment.
You’ll be expected to follow practices and procedures that consider the presence of voltage sensitive equipment.
AM2 passed Post-April 2010: Containment & Safe Isolation Unit - AM2EU1
For this unit you'll need to carry out three safe isolation tasks, then form and install metal and PVC conduit, following the diagrams and instructions you’re given, in accordance with statutory and non-statutory regulations and approved industry working practices.
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Maximum Time Allowed:
– Safe Isolation: 30 minutes plus 5 minutes to read and prepare
– Containment: 1 hour 30 minutes, plus 10 minutes to read and prepare
Safe Isolation Task:
The safe isolation procedure will be observed by the Centre Assessor.
To demonstrate occupational competence, you will have to carry out safe isolation in the correct sequence to allow for the following tasks:
Note: for Tasks 1 & 2 all other circuits must remain energised.
Task 1: To replace a single-phase piece of equipment
Task 2: To replace a three-phase piece of equipment
Task 3: To isolate the distribution board in your fault diagnosis bay.
SAFE ISOLATION PROCEDURE
Identify your point of isolation
Inform the customer that you will be isolating the supply.
Operate the isolator and lock off and fit warning notice
Select approved test equipment and prove that it is working.
Test on the outgoing side of isolator all combinations:
L1 and L2
L1 and L3
L1 and Neutral
L1 and Earth
L2 and L3
L2 and Neutral
L2 and Earth
L3 and Neutral
L3 and Earth
Neutral and Earth
Re-prove your test equipment is working.
Containment Task:
To demonstrate your occupational competence, you will be asked to:
Form and install metal and PVC conduit
Apply industry working practices and procedures in keeping with relevant statutory and non-statutory regulations.
Interpret the drawings and diagrams and follow the specification given.
The Booking Process:
Complete and submit the form here and upload the documents listed above.
NET will verify your application and AM2 status.
If accepted, you will receive an email confirming which AM2E unit you are approved for.
You can then contact your chosen NET centre to book your assessment. To book with Ashton AM2 Centre, please call 0161 339 8229 or email sue.malone@beauassociates.co.uk
Your details will automatically be listed as authorised on NET’s booking system.
Your chosen centre cannot accept your assessment booking if you have not been approved by NET.
Information sourced from https://www.netservices.org.uk/am2e-unit-application/
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