New style AM2 assessment bay being rolled out

To ensure the AM2 reflects the industry apprenticeship, modern technologies and current ways of working, revisions to the AM2 bay are being introduced. The phase-in of the new bay is currently underway, with some AM2 centres already running the new style of bay. By the end of August, the new bay will be operational in […]

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Skills Minister opens JTL’s £1m Thames Valley Training Centre to boost electrical and low-carbon skills

On Thursday 28 May 2026, Baroness Jacqui Smith, Minister for Skills, visited JTL Thames Valley in Wheatley, Oxfordshire to meet with electrical apprentices, local employers and industry partners, and to see first-hand how JTL is supporting the next generation of skilled tradespeople. She officially declared the centre open with the push of a button – […]

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NET survey gives insights into AM2 readiness

Key findings on candidates’ readiness and preparation for AM2 have emerged following a survey conducted by National Electrotechnical Training (NET). To better understand why people don’t pass their AM2 first time, NET contacted candidates who failed their first AM2 attempt to ask how prepared they felt, what experience they had in certain areas and how […]

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What is the AM2 or AM2S?

At the end of your electrical apprenticeship you’ll need to take the AM2 or AM2S test before you can become fully qualified. The AM2 and AM2S are an in-depth assessment where you have to carry out specific tasks to show what you have learned during your apprenticeship. The whole test is around 16 hours long, […]

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AM2 preparation: key links and checklist

To prepare for your AM2, the NET website has lots of resources and advice to help: The NET Readiness for Assessment Checklists explain what you’ll have to do during your assessment, to give you time to prepare and ensure you have all the knowledge and practical experience. The AM2 Journey explains the steps from the ‘gateway check’ when […]

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What is the AM2?

At the end of your apprenticeship you’ll need to take the AM2 assessment test before you can become fully qualified. Think of the AM2 as similar to a driving test – you spend weeks or months learning how to drive, then the test is where you put everything into practice and you are marked against […]

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