UNIT 399
NVQ Level 3 2357
Electrotechnical Occupational Competence (AM2)
The AM2 Practical Assessment is the final part / unit that every NVQ Level 3 Electrical candidate must complete in order to gain their qualification and be eligible to apply for their JIB ECS Gold Card.
Successful completion of the AM2 is compulsory for apprentices, adult trainees or upskilling workers who seek to gain the industry-recognised qualified status that attainment of the NVQ provides.
Also known as Unit 399, the AM2 is overseen and maintained by the independent body NET (National Electrotechnical Training Organisation) and can be taken at an authorised assessment centre across England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
There are currently FOUR variants of the AM2 Practical Assessment, those on the City & Guilds NVQ 2357 Level 3 Diploma pathway will take the core AM2.
Aim
This unit is designed to enable learners to demonstrate ‘Electrotechnical occupational competence’ in accordance with approved industry practices and the current statutory and non-statutory regulations:
- The Electricity at Work Regulations (1989)
- The current edition of BS7671 Wiring Regulations
- Health & Safety Act (1974)
- Building Regulations (2000)
- Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations
- Reporting of Injuries, Diseases & Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
- Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations
- Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations
- Work at Height Regulations
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
- Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations
The outcomes and the assessment criteria of this unit underpin the electrotechnical industry’s competence requirements for qualified operatives in an installation or maintenance role.
Learning Outcomes
There are EIGHT learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:
LO1 – Be able to interpret specifications, drawings and diagrams
LO2 – Be able to undertake risk assessments
LO3 – Be able to carry out the safe isolation of electrical circuits and complete electrical installations
LO4 – Be able to plan and prepare to install, terminate and connect wiring systems
LO5 – Be able to complete the installation, termination and connection of wiring systems in accordance with industry requirements
LO6 – Be able to complete the visual inspection, initial verification and certification of an electrical installation
LO7 – Be able to complete the testing and certification of an electrical installation in accordance with industry requirements
LO8 – Be able to diagnose, and recommend how to rectify, electrical faults in an electrical installation in accordance with industry requirements.
Assessment
This unit will be assessed by:
- a knowledge assessment at a NET approved AM2 centre
- a simulated practical exercise at a NET approved AM2 centre.
You personally should be in as many photos/videos as possible.
Unit 399 – Electrotechnical Occupational competence (AM2)
Learning Outcome 1
Be able to interpret specifications, drawings and diagrams
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
- Interpret specifications and technical data for the installation of:
- protective earthing systems
- a ring final circuit
- a general lighting circuit
- a control system for a three-phase motor
- a central heating/sustainable energy system
- a safety service circuit
- a data cabling system
- a three-phase socket-outlet.
Learning Outcome 2
Be able to undertake risk assessments
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
- Review safe working practices
- Undertake a risk assessment
- Complete risk assessment documentation in accordance with organisational procedures.
Learning Outcome 3
Be able to carry out the safe isolation of electrical circuits and complete electrical installations
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
- Locate correct means of isolation
- Follow correct procedures for the isolation of electrical circuit(s) and complete electrical installations
- Isolate circuit (s) in correct sequence
- Select correct test and measuring instruments
- Correctly test for the presence of an electrical supply.
Learning Outcome 4
Be able to plan and prepare to install, terminate and connect wiring systems
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
- In accordance with an installation specification select the correct cables, accessories, equipment, components and protective devices for the installation of:
- protective earthing systems
- a ring final circuit
- a general lighting circuit
- the control of a three-phase motor
- a central heating/sustainable energy system
- a safety service circuit
- a data cabling system
- a three-phase socket-outlet.
Learning Outcome 5
Be able to complete the installation, termination and connection of wiring systems in accordance with industry requirements
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
- In accordance with an installation specification install, terminate and connect cables, accessories, equipment, components and protective devices for the installation of:
- protective earthing systems
- a ring final circuit
- a general lighting circuit
- the control of a three-phase motor
- a central heating/sustainable energy system
- a safety service circuit
- a data cabling system
- a three-phase socket-outlet.
Learning Outcome 6
Be able to complete the visual inspection, initial verification and certification of an electrical installation
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
- Comply with correct procedures
- Record relevant findings on correct documentation.
Learning Outcome 7
Be able to complete the testing and certification of an electrical installation in accordance with industry requirements
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
- Select and use the correct measuring instruments
- Confirm instruments function accurately
- Measure the continuity of protective conductors
- Measure the continuity of ring final circuit conductors
- Measure the insulation resistance of the installation and its circuits
- Confirm the polarity of the installation’s electrical outlets and components
- Determine the installation’s Earth Fault-Loop Impedance (EFLI)
- Determine the installation’s Prospective Fault Current (PFC)
- Carry out functional tests on the installation’s equipment and components
- Complete the correct documentation in accordance with statutory and non-statutory regulations.
Learning Outcome 8
Be able to diagnose, and recommend how to rectify, electrical faults in an electrical installation in accordance with industry requirements
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
- Undertake an assessment of risk accordingly
- Carry out safe isolation in the correct sequence as appropriate to fault diagnosis procedures
- Select and use correctly, fit for purpose tools, equipment and instruments
- Carry out relevant checks and preparations
- Locate faults from given information
- State how the identified faults can be rectified.
Section E: Assessment of Applied Knowledge – 1 hour
This is an online test consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions designed to assess your knowledge of the health and safety regulations, building regulations and BS 7671 – so make sure you revise these.
Maximum Time Allowed: 1 Hour
You will be allowed a minimum of 5 minutes to read this section and prepare for assessment
You will complete an online assessment consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions.
You’ll be assessed on your application of knowledge associated with the following:
- Health and Safety
- BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations
- Building Regulations
You will be provided with the following publications:
- BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations
- IET Guidance Note 3. Inspection & Testing
- IET On-Site Guide
- IET Electrician’s Guide to the Building Regulations.
You are not allowed any other documentation.