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AM2E Post-April 2010 - Containment and Safe Isolation Unit

Refresh Your AM2 and Meet Current Standards with the AM2E Unit

This Assessment is for you if you are completing your Experienced Worker Assessment, (EWA) but have already achieved an AM2 Assessment which you did after April 2010.  

This single unit assessment covers the areas of competency which weren't previously tested when you did your original AM2 Assessment.

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.

 

Entry Requirements

You will need to have completed your EWA and have evidence of completing the AM2 Assessment before April 2010.

Next course dates

Start date Location Duration / Fees
Anytime
Bispham Campus
3 Days / £470
Anytime
Bispham Campus
3 Days / £470

Achieve Updated Credentials and Advance to Approved Electrician

Career Progression & Prospects

Once you have gained the AM2E and achieved Qualified Electrician status, you can progress onto the Advanced Assessment of Competence which gives you Approved Electrician status. Alternatively, you could take the 2391 - Inspecting and Testing qualification we offer here at B&FC. Both of these options would increase your chances of securing a promotion and/or a higher salary.

Next steps at B&FC

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Key Course Information

Qualification obtained

AM2E Post-April 2010 - Containment and Safe Isolation Unit

Fees and funding

This is a commercial course, the fees for which are displayed above and must be paid at the time of booking.

Extra costs and equipment

  • Valid and current photo Identification (Driving Licence, Passport or ECS card)
  • Safety Footwear

What You'll Be Assessed On

This is NOT a training course, it is an assessment of competencies.

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.
 

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

How You'll Learn

The AM2E Assessment is an assessment rather than a training course so you will not be expected to learn any additional information or skills during this time.

Expert tutors

All tutors involved in the delivery of courses and/or assessments within the College are approved to teach and/or assess the subjects and modules they deliver.

The approval process ensures that staff delivering and/or assessing a given programme are appropriately qualified, with relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.

How You'll Be Assessed

The AM2E Unit Assessment is conducted over a total of 4 hours, with additional time to read instructions and prepare for each task.

You'll perform tasks in specially equipped booths that simulate typical electrical installation wiring systems and be observed by specially trained assessors who will ensure you are carrying out all the practical elements of the Assessment to the required standard both from a technical point of view and in line with health and safety procedures.

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