Readiness for

Assessment:
Candidate
Self-Assessment
Checklist

AM2S
(Electrotechnical
Apprenticeship
Standard)

To be completed by candidate, employer and training provider

Candidate Name:

NI Number*:

Candidate ULN (Unique Learner Number):

*or PPS/Social Security number for candidates from Channel Islands/ROI

By the industry, for the industry

May 2022
Important Information
Completing this checklist is a compulsory part of the AM2S assessment preparation. It helps all parties to
thoroughly review whether an individual has the required knowledge and experience to undertake the
test. If gaps are identified, additional training or experience is recommended before taking the assessment.
The checklist should be completed by the candidate, with input from their employer and training provider.
Experience shows that a three-way discussion is the most effective way of doing this. We recommend that
you use this checklist as a working document and carefully review each section, noting where further
practical experience or knowledge is required.
Bear in mind that you are unlikely to be sufficiently prepared to pass the assessment if you cannot confidently
tick at least “Adequate” for every statement in terms of both Knowledge and Practical Experience.
The AM2S Electrotechnical End Point Assessment is designed for those who wish to practise either as an
installation electrician, or as a maintenance electrician. It demonstrates they have the level of competence
expected by the industry in the following key occupational areas:
• Risk assessments and health and safety
• Safe isolation
• The interpretation of specifications, drawings and diagrams
• Planning and preparing to install, terminate and connect identified wiring systems
• Installing, terminating and connecting identified wiring systems
• Inspection, testing and certification
• Fault diagnosis and correction of electrical faults
• The understanding and application of industry recognised procedures, working practices and the
requirements of statutory and non-statutory regulations.
In accordance with the installation specification and the relevant statutory and non-statutory regulations,
candidates will be expected to install, terminate, connect, inspect, test and commission:
• A three-phase distribution board and sub-circuit
• A three-phase Direct-on-Line Motor circuit
• Single phase lighting and power circuits
• A central heating/sustainable energy system
• A safety services circuit and device
• A data-cabling system.
The assessment covers the following sections:
Section A1: Safe Isolation and Risk Assessment
Sections A2-A6: Composite Installation
Section B: Inspection, Testing and Certification
Section C: Safe Isolation of Circuits
Section D: Fault Diagnosis and Rectification
Section E: Assessment of Applied Knowledge

Using this Checklist

Please work through Sections A to E in this document and tick the boxes that best suit the candidate’s
knowledge and experience in each area. Once this task is complete, identify any areas where further
knowledge or experience is needed before the candidate can undertake the assessment. Remember that
you are unlikely to be sufficiently prepared to pass the assessment if you cannot confidently tick at least
“Adequate” for every statement in terms of both Knowledge and Practical Experience.
If there are areas of concern, an action plan should be produced to help the candidate achieve the
required standard.
The completed, signed document is a compulsory gateway check to confirm readiness for assessment
before the EPA can be booked. It must be submitted to NET as part of the Request for Assessment.

PRIVACY NOTICE: NET and the Assessment Centre you attend are both Data Controllers for the purposes of Data Protection Law. Where applicable they will jointly
uphold your rights. Information that you include in this form is necessary for the completion of your assessment and will only be shared between the Controllers for
this purpose or their professional or legal obligations. In accordance with our terms and conditions, all units of the assessment must be completed within 24 months
of commencement. We are required to retain a photograph of you to enable the verification of your identity. Specifically, photographs are retained for either 6
months after you pass the assessment, or 6 months after the 24 month period has expired. Other data is kept in accordance with our data retention policy. For full
details of NET’s policy on Data Protection please visit www.netservices.org.uk or the website of your assigned Assessment Centre.

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Section A1: Safe Isolation and Risk Assessment (45 mins)
To demonstrate occupational competence candidates will be expected to:

For each item please tick one box in the Knowledge section and one box in the Experience section
KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE

Limited Adequate Extensive Unsure Limited Adequate Extensive Unsure

1 Carry out and document an

assessment of risk

2 Carry out safe isolation in the

correct sequence

Sections A2-A6: Composite Installation (10 hours)

This section has areas where candidates will need to demonstrate occupational competence in
accordance with statutory and non-statutory regulations and approved industry working practices.

For each item please tick one box in the Knowledge section and one box in the Experience section
KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE

Limited Adequate Extensive Unsure Limited Adequate Extensive Unsure

1 Interpretation of specifications
and technical data

2 Selection of protective
devices

3 Install protective equipotential

bonding

4 Install and terminate PVC

singles cable

5 Install and terminate PVC/PVC

multi-core & cpc cable

6 Install and terminate SY

multi-flex cable

7 Install and terminate

heat-resistant flex

8 Install and terminate

XLPE SWA

9 Install and terminate

data-cable

10 Install and terminate

FP200 type cable

11 Forming and install 20mm

metal conduit

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Sections A2-A6: Composite Installation (10 hours) - continued

For each item please tick one box in the Knowledge section and one box in the Experience section
KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE

Limited Adequate Extensive Unsure Limited Adequate Extensive Unsure

12 Forming and installing 20mm

PVC conduit

13 Install protective devices in a

TP&N distribution board

14 Install a two-way and intermediate

lighting circuit in PVC/PVC
multi-core cable

15 Install a BS 1363 13A socket outlet

ring circuit in PVC singles cable

16 Install a carbon monoxide detector

safety service circuit in FP200
type cable

17 Install data outlets circuit in Cat. 5

cable

18 Install a BS EN 60309 16A T P & N

socket outlet in XLPE SWA cable

19 Install protective equipotential

bonding to gas and water services

20 Connect a 3-phase direct on line

motor circuit in SY cable

21 Install an S Plan central heating

and hot water system with a solar
thermal sustainable energy
element utilising heat resistant
flexible cable and PVC singles
cable

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Section B: Inspection, Testing and Certification (3.5 hours)
In this area candidates will be expected to follow practices and procedures that take into account
electrically sensitive equipment. To demonstrate occupational competence, candidates will be expected to:

For each item please tick one box in the Knowledge section and one box in the Experience section
KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE

Limited Adequate Extensive Unsure Limited Adequate Extensive Unsure

Work according to best practice

as required by Health and Safety
legislation

Ensure the installation is correctly

isolated before commencing the
inspection and test activity

Carry out a visual inspection of the

installation in accordance with
BS 7671 and IET Guidance Note 3

Complete the following tests on

the installation in accordance with
BS 7671 and IET Guidance Note 3:

1 Continuity of protective
conductors

2 Continuity of ring final circuit

conductors

3 Insulation resistance

4 Polarity

5 Earth fault-loop impedance (EFLI)

6 Prospective fault current (PFC)

7 Check for phase sequence and

phase rotation

8 Functional testing

Verify that the test results obtained

conform to the values required by
BS 7671 and IET Guidance Note 3

Complete an electrical installation

certificate, schedule of inspections
and schedule of test results using
the model forms as illustrated in
Appendix 6 of BS 7671

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Section C: Safe Isolation of Circuits (30 mins)
To demonstrate occupational competence candidates will be expected to:

For each item please tick one box in the Knowledge section and one box in the Experience section
KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE

Limited Adequate Extensive Unsure Limited Adequate Extensive Unsure

Carry out safe isolation in the correct

sequence on a single-phase circuit

Carry out safe isolation in the correct

sequence on a three-phase circuit

Carry out safe isolation in the

correct sequence on a three-phase
installation

Section D: Fault Diagnosis and Rectification (2 hours)

To demonstrate occupational competence candidates will be expected to:

For each item please tick one box in the Knowledge section and one box in the Experience section
KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE

Limited Adequate Extensive Unsure Limited Adequate Extensive Unsure

Work according to best practice

as required by Health and Safety
legislation

Correctly identify and use tools,

equipment and test instruments
that are fit for purpose

Carry out checks and preparations

that must be completed prior to
undertaking fault diagnosis

Identify faults from ’fault symptom’

information given by the assessor

State and record how the identified

faults can be rectified

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Section E: Assessment of Applied Knowledge (1 hour)
This assessment will last for one hour and be in the form of a computerised multiple-choice test.
Candidates will be expected to answer 30 questions and will be assessed on their application of
knowledge associated with:

For each item please tick one box in the Knowledge section and one box in the Experience section
KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE

Limited Adequate Extensive Unsure Limited Adequate Extensive Unsure

Health and Safety

BS 7671: Requirements for

Electrical Installations

Building Regulations

Inspection, Testing and Fault

Finding

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Behaviours
Behaviours are assessed throughout the apprenticeship and as part of the Level 3 Electrotechnical
Qualification.

The following statement should be signed by the candidate’s employer:

I confirm that (enter candidate’s name):

has consistently demonstrated the following behaviours to the standard I require:

• Work reliably and effectively without close supervision

• Accept responsibility for the work of themselves and others
• Accept allocate and supervise technical and other tasks
• Use oral, written and electronic methods for the communication of technical and other information
• Work effectively with colleagues, other trades, clients, suppliers and the public
• Undertake work in a way that contributes to sustainable development
• Maintain and enhance competence in own area
• Exercise responsibilities in an ethical manner.

Signed by employer:

Print Name:

Date:

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Identifying any further knowledge or experience required
Having completed the checklist, summarise below any areas where further knowledge or experience is
required before undertaking the assessment.

Knowledge
The candidate requires further knowledge in:

List items Tick when achieved

Experience
The candidate requires further experience in:

List items Tick when achieved

AM2S 9 v7.05.22
 Important:
All apprentices must take an independent assessment at the end of their training to confirm that
they have achieved occupational competence. This is a formal declaration to confirm readiness of
the apprentice for End Point Assessment. It must only be completed when each person signing
is fully satisfied that all requirements are complied with. It is a breach of ESFA apprenticeship
funding rules for this checklist to be signed before the apprentice is ready for assessment, or for
any third party to sign instead of the employer.

Training Provider Declaration of Readiness for Assessment

As the apprentice’s training provider, I formally confirm that the apprentice has received training and on/
off the job experience and development as specified within the apprenticeship standard and assessment
plan, covering the full range of Knowledge and Skills specified within this checklist. In my opinion the
apprentice is able to consistently demonstrate a minimum of “adequate” in each of these areas and no
further training or experience in any area is required. I confirm that all specified qualifications have been
achieved and certificates submitted before assessment.

By signing below, I formally confirm that the apprentice is ready to undertake End Point Assessment.

Training Provider Signature:

Print Name:

Date:

From 01 September 2022, NET will only accept dated signatures within 6 months of the gateway application.

Candidate Declaration of Readiness for Assessment

As the apprentice, I formally confirm that I believe I am consistently demonstrating a minimum of
“adequate “ in every area of Knowledge and Skill detailed in this checklist and that I do not require
additional training or experience in any area to become occupationally competent.

By signing below, I formally confirm that I am ready to undertake End Point Assessment.

Candidate Signature:

Print Name:

Date:

From 01 September 2022, NET will only accept dated signatures within 6 months of the gateway application.

AM2S 10 v7.05.22
 Important:
All apprentices must take an independent assessment at the end of their training to confirm that
they have achieved occupational competence. This is a formal declaration to confirm readiness of
the apprentice for End Point Assessment. It must only be completed when each person signing
is fully satisfied that all requirements are complied with. It is a breach of ESFA apprenticeship
funding rules for this checklist to be signed before the apprentice is ready for assessment, or for
any third party to sign instead of the employer.

Employer Declaration of Readiness for Assessment

As the apprentice’s employer, I am fully satisfied that my apprentice is consistently demonstrating a
minimum of “adequate” in every area of Knowledge and Skill detailed in this checklist and is therefore
occupationally competent. No further learning or experience in any area is required. I confirm that all
specified qualifications have been achieved and certificates submitted before assessment.

By signing below, I formally confirm that my apprentice is ready to undertake End Point Assessment.

Employer Signature:

Print Name:

Date:

From 01 September 2022, NET will only accept dated signatures within 6 months of the gateway application.

Submitting this Checklist

Once you have completed and signed the checklist please submit it to your chosen
assessment centre for gateway approval. Checklists sent to the NET head office will not
be reviewed and will be destroyed in line with our data protection and privacy policy.

Please ensure the whole document is submitted. Documents with missing pages will
not be accepted.

AM2S May 2022