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Read more about our Achievement Measurement (AM2) Test Centre opened in December 2007

The Achievement Measurement 2 (AM2) – Practical Performance Assessment Test

Introduction

The North West Training Council (NWTC) opened the new Achievement Measurement (AM2) Test Centre in December 2007

What is the AM2?

The AM2 is a three-day industry recognised trade test that is controlled by the National Electrotechnical Training (NET) Organisation in conjunction with the Joint Industry Board (JIB) and Summit skills who are currently the Sector Skills Council for the Electrotechnical Industry.

The AM2 Test is designed to enable individuals to demonstrate their craft competence in specified defined subject areas that are related to duties and responsibilities associated with a competent electrician.

AM2 Tests Candidates are assessed by Qualified, competent, registered AM2 Test Examiners and each candidate has to demonstrate to the examiner that he/she possesses the required level of underpinning knowledge and practical skills to meet nationally accepted standards. In addition to this, each candidate MUST consistently show that they are competent and can demonstrate the ability to work in a safe and efficient manner and comply with all the requirements imposed by relevant Health and Safety legislation.

Satisfactory achievement of the AM2 Test will provide evidence for the Practical Performance Assessment(PPA) requirements specified in the Level 3 National Vocational Qualification (NVQ). Also it may be used to satisfy the requirements for grading and membership of the Joint Industry Board (JIB) or other similar quality control/industry recognised organisations.

For more specific in-depth details of the requirements for the AM2 Practical Skills Test please refer to NET ‘AM2’ Information Pack obtained via NET website: www.net-works.org.uk

Candidates Requirements

The candidate MUST present himself at the AM2 Test Centre on time and dressed in suitable and appropriate working clothes and MUST also be wearing suitable safety footwear.

Please note SHORTS or SHORT TROUSERS are NOT considered to be suitable or acceptable clothing.

The candidate MUST provide proof of identity by presenting their passport, a new style driving license with photo ID or a nationally accepted industry trade card with photo ID

Also the candidate MUST provide their NATIONAL INSURANCE NUMBER as this information is required by the JIB Marking Sheet

Candidates WILL be allowed to refer to current copies of BS7671 ,the ON-Site Guide and/0r Guidance Notes No3 in the specified study area and during inspection and testing assessments.

Candidates WILL NOT be allowed to refer to any unauthorised documents or publications during the tests but they may use their lunch periods to study in the refreshment/ study area.

The Candidate may bring and use his own tools but will NOT be permitted to use any of the following items-Stanley or Craft knives, Battery Operated cordless type tools, Yankee type screwdrivers or Power Tools.

In Testing and Inspection the Test Instruments to be used will be provided by the centre and an explanation of the working given if required.

Each Candidate will be issued with a candidates folder which will include all the necessary instructions and result forms that have to be completed also their will be a trefoil of information in each Test Rig.

Copies of relevant information in BS7671,On-Site Guide and Guidance Note 3 will be available in Study Area

Recommended Books or Publications

• The Current IEE On-Site Guide
• The current edition of BS7671
• The current edition of IEE Guidance Note 3
• The HSE Guidance Notes GS38
• The NICEIC Inspection and Testing Guide
• The Electricians Guide by John Whitfield

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