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 strict criteria.
The AM2 is just like this – it’s 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 either 16 hours long (AM2S), or 19 hours (AM2D).
Which assessment will you be doing?
The assessment you’ll be doing will depend on the apprenticeship route you’re on:
- AM2S – For those on the Installation & Maintenance Electrician apprenticeship
- AM2D – For those on the Domestic Electrician apprenticeship
Each assessment is broken down into sections such as:
- Installation
- Inspection, Testing & Certification
- Safe Isolation of Circuits
- Fault Diagnosis
Strict exam conditions are in place during the assessment, so this means no electronic devices or getting help from anyone else. You’ll be monitored by an assessor who will be marking your work as the day progresses.
Once you pass the assessment, it’s one of the final pieces of the puzzle to completing your apprenticeship and becoming a fully qualified electrician.
Click here to read: AM2 preparation: key links and checklist
