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AM2E Post-April 2010 - Containment and Safe Isolation Unit

Refresh Your AM2 and Meet Current Standards with the AM2E Unit

If you are completing the Experienced Worker Assessment and have already passed the AM2, you will only have to undertake a supplementary AM2E unit rather than the whole assessment. The unit to be completed depends on when the original AM2 was passed.

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

Qualified status in line with New standards, Approved Electrician

Key Course Information

Entry Requirements

Evidence of completing the AM2 Assessment after April 2010.

Qualification obtained

AM2E Post-April 2010 - Containment and Safe Isolation Unit

Extra costs and equipment

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

What You'll Learn

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 Be Assessed

Practical and theoretical assessments together with observations.

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