AM2S v1
AM2S v1 is the End Point Assessment (EPA) for apprentices on the new Installation & Maintenance Apprenticeship Standard in the UK. It was introduced for apprentices who were registered on the standard from September 2023 onwards.
Who is the course for?
The AM2S v1 should be taken by apprentices who were registered on the Installation & Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship Standard from September 2023.
Apprentices who were enrolled before September 2023, you’ll be doing the original AM2S assessment.
If you’re in doubt – please contact us with a copy of your registration documents available from your training provider or college.
Preparation
The best way to prepare for the AM2S v1 is to use the resources available on the NET website:
- Download the AM2S v1 Readiness for Assessment Checklist which details everything you’ll need to do and ensure you’re confident in each area before you take the assessment.
- Download NET AM2S v1 Pre-Assessment Manual for more help on how to prepare.
- Watch NET Top Tips Videos for hints and advice on each section of the assessment
How to book
If you need to book your AM2S v1 assessment, please fill out this form with your details.
If you’re ready to book your AM2S v1 re-sit, please use this form to get started.
Once you submit either form, a member of our team will contact you shortly to confirm your booking and guide you through the next steps.
All paperwork must be submitted for gateway approval to facilitate your AM2 booking. Upon gateway approval, your assessment must be booked within 14 days of the date of approval. Failure to do so may result in your forfeiture of this assessment.
Mandatory evidence
The following items must be submitted as part of the gateway check before booking an AM2S v1 assessment:
- The mandatory AM2S v1 Candidate Checklist
- The technical qualifications: City & Guilds 601/6299-5 (5357-23 or 5357-94) or EAL 601/7345/2 (v1.1)
- Maths & English Level 2 (if the learner is 19 or under at the start of their apprenticeship)
Re-sits
The number of re-sits that can be taken by an apprentice will be at the discretion of their employer.
NET would require the candidate to provide evidence of additional training to be carried out after 2 re-sits to facilitate a further booking.
Please also read the NET article, “Section A Re-sits from 01 April 2021”.
Who pays for an EPA re-sit?
Please see the guidance from DfE on re-sits for end-point assessment.
Normally an employer pays for the assessment and any subsequent re-sits, but some training providers do offer one re-sit as part of their training package, so it is for the employer to decide or discuss with the candidate’s training provider.
As this is part of the DfE funding rules, it is not a matter on which SkillSearcher decides or can advise further.
What do I have to do?
The AM2S v1 Assessment is broken down into the sections below. During some of the practical sections, you’ll be watched by the assessor. This can seem intimidating so try to practice beforehand with a colleague watching you to get used to it.
We’ve shown the length of time allocated to complete each section but you’ll be given additional time to read the instructions and prepare before starting the test.
This is just an overview, so if you are close to taking your AM2S Assessment and want more detail, choose a heading below to explore a step by step guide to each section.
Key Details
Who it's for
- Apprentices who began their Installation & Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship from September 2023
Qualification
- End Point Assessment (EPA) Certification
- Become eligible for Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) gold card
Entry requirements
- Must be an electrotechnical apprentice training under the Installation & Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship Standard
- Apprenticeship started after Sept 2023
- Submitted mandatory evidence before booking
AM2S v1 Fee
- AM2 assessment fee is £1300
- For the period 01/04/2025 – 31/03/2026, the price for re-sits is:
| Section A1, C | £230 |
| Section B, D | £310 |
| Section E | £275 |
| Section A2, A6 | 1 Section £310 |
| 2 Section £465 | |
| 3 Section £545 | |
| 4 Section £645 | |
| 5 Section £710 |
Please also read the NET article, “Section A Re-sits from 01 April 2021” for background information if necessary.
AM2S v1 Section Details
Section A1: Safe Working Practices and Planning
To demonstrate occupational competence, you will be required to carry out the correct sequence for safe isolation of the assessment unit distribution board, to allow you to safely complete the composite installation. This will be fully observed by the assessor as this is the only way that they can see what you are doing.
Sections A2-A6: Composite Installation
Following the diagrams and instructions you’re given, you’ll prepare, install, connect and terminate conductors at a TP&N Distribution Board and equipment outlets to industry standards. To complete this section, you must demonstrate occupational competence in accordance with statutory and non-statutory regulations and approved industry working practices.
Section B: Inspection, Testing and Certification
During this section, you’ll carry out a visual inspection of your installation and complete a series of tests following practices and procedures that take into account electrically sensitive equipment. You can change any part of your installation that you find is incorrect or not complete.
Section C: Safe Isolation of Circuits
This second safe isolation test covers three specific scenarios: the replacement of single-phase equipment, three-phase equipment and the isolation of the distribution board.
Section D: Fault Diagnosis and Rectification
From information provided, you will identify faults in a circuit. You’ll need to record the type of fault and its specific location, then recommend how each fault could be corrected, including any works needed to prove the fault has been rectified.
Section E: Assessment of Applied Knowledge
This is an on-line test consisting of 45 multiple-choice questions designed to assess your knowledge of the health and safety regulations, building regulations,BS7671:2018, inspection and testing, installation practices, fault diagnosis and rectification, design and planning and behaviours – so make sure you revise these.
Maximum Time Allowed: 1 hour
You will also need to carry out a review of safe working practices and undertake a risk assessment in accordance with organisational requirements and procedures prior to commencing the Composite Installation.
During this section you should also formulate a plan to complete the Composite Installation in a timely and efficient manner. During this planning time you will have access to the Candidate Manual, all of the diagrams, the installation bay (including the materials and equipment) and notepaper to assist with your planning.
Maximum Time Allowed: 10.5 Hours
You will be allowed a minimum of 15 minutes to read this section and prepare for assessment
To demonstrate your occupational competence, you will be asked to:
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- Apply industry working practices and procedures in keeping with relevant statutory and non-statutory regulations.
- Interpret the drawings and diagrams.
- Prepare, install, connect and terminate conductors and cables to industry standards.
- Terminate and connect at a TP&N Distribution Board and the identified equipment outlets as detailed in the handbook and diagrams you will have been given.
You’ll work across the following sub-sections:
- Installation of Lighting and Ring Final circuits
- Installation of 3-phase circuits
- Installation of Central Heating control circuit
- Installation of Main Protective Bonding, Safety and Data circuits
- Installation of Containment
To complete this section of the assessment you must demonstrate occupational competence in accordance with statutory and non-statutory regulations and approved industry working practices.
You need to make sure that you follow all of the instructions given in the candidates’ handbook and drawings.
Maximum Time Allowed: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
You will be allowed a minimum of 20 minutes to read this section and prepare for assessment
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 using the documentation provided.
You can download these 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.
Faults / Alterations
During and within the time allowed for this section, you may correct any part of your installation that you decide is incorrect or faulty.
Maximum Time Allowed: 30 Minutes
You will be allowed a minimum of 5 minutes to read this section and prepare for assessment
The safe isolation procedure will be observed by the Centre Assessor.
To demonstrate occupational competence, you will 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.
Maximum Time Allowed: 2 Hours
You will be allowed a minimum of 5 minutes to read this section and prepare for assessment
To demonstrate occupational competence, you will identify the fault in each circuit from the information provided by the Centre Assessor.
You must state and record:
- The type of each fault (short or open circuit; high resistance or mis-connection).
- The specific location of each fault (between what 2 points or on what piece of equipment).
- How each fault could be rectified, plus any additional works required to prove that the fault has been rectified.
Maximum Time Allowed: 1 Hour
This is an on-line test consisting of 45 multiple-choice questions designed to assess your knowledge of
- Health and Safety
- BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations
- Building Regulations
- Inspection and Testing
- Installation Practices
- Fault Diagnosis and Rectification
- Design and Planning
- Behaviours (customer service, etc.)
You will be provided with the following publications: All documents supplied will be the current versions at the time of the assessment.
- BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations
- IET Guidance Note 3. Inspection & Testing
- IET On-Site Guide
- IET Electrician’s Guide to the Building Regulations