The AM2S Assessment is designed for experienced electrical workers who need to demonstrate their occupational competence and achieve recognised industry certification. Rather than a taught course, the AM2S is a practical assessment programme that tests your ability to carry out a range of electrical installation tasks safely and to the standards expected within the industry.
Delivered over one week in fully equipped electrical workshops, the assessment provides experienced electricians with the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, practical ability and understanding of safe working practices.
As this is an assessment rather than a taught programme, you will be expected to demonstrate your existing electrical knowledge and practical skills.
The assessment covers areas including:
Successfully completing the AM2S Assessment can support progression towards:
The AM2S is an assessment-based programme completed over approximately one week.
You will undertake practical assessments in fully equipped workshops, demonstrating that you can complete electrical installation, inspection, testing and fault-finding activities safely and competently.
Applicants must meet the relevant requirements set by NET (National Electrotechnical Training) and should hold appropriate electrical qualifications and industry experience before undertaking the assessment.
The AM2S Assessment is intended for experienced electrical workers and is not suitable for beginners.
Before undertaking the assessment, applicants should:
Applicants may be required to provide evidence of their qualifications and industry experience before being accepted onto the assessment.
On successful completion, you will achieve the AM2S Assessment, providing recognised evidence of occupational competence within the electrotechnical industry
The fee for this course is £780.00.
The amount you pay may depend on your individual circumstances, including your age, residency status, employment status, whether you receive certain benefits, and how the course is funded. You may be eligible to study for free or receive help towards the cost of your course.
Before completing enrolment, all learners aged 19 and over will have a fee assessment to confirm how much, if anything, they need to pay. You may be asked to provide evidence to support your eligibility for fee remission or funding. Any eligible fee reduction will be applied before your enrolment is completed. Find out more about course fees, funding and eligibility on our Fees page.
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