What is the difference between AM2, AM2S, AM2E, AM2D, and AM2ED?

While all versions test safe isolation, installation, and testing to the same high industry benchmark, they are tailored to different career paths: AM2: The standard version for traditional City & Guilds 2357 NVQ candidates. AM2S: The End-Point Assessment for apprentices on the Installation/Maintenance Standard registered before Sept 2023. AM2S v1: The updated EPA for apprentices registered after Sept 2023, featuring extra containment and planning tasks. AM2E: Specifically for experienced workers completing the 2346 Installation/Maintenance route. AM2D: The End-Point Assessment for Domestic Electrician apprentices. It focuses on domestic scenarios and includes a scenario-based professional interview. AM2ED: The domestic equivalent of the AM2E, taken by experienced workers completing a Domestic Experienced Worker Assessment. It mirrors the AM2D practical content but excludes the interview.

How much does the AM2 assessment cost in 2026?

As of April 1, 2026, the recommended NET industry fees for a first attempt are as follows. AM2: £885 AM2S / AM2E: £965 AM2S v1: £1,340 AM2D / AM2ED: £1,535 Please be aware that fees may vary slightly between centres and do not include VAT.

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The AM2 Assessment is the mandatory end-point assessment for those seeking to become fully qualified electricians in the UK. It brings together everything you’ve learned in-centre and on-site, testing your ability to meet the electrical industry standards.

The AM2 course overview.

The AM2 Assessment is a rigorous, 16-17 hour exam taken over three days. It ensures that a qualifying electrician has the essential skills to carry out safe isolation, conduct risk assessments, correctly install, commission, and fault-find and rectify electrical systems without supervision.

At Logic4training, we act as your qualifying partner. We provide the intensive technical training and portfolio support needed to reach the “AM2-ready” stage. Once your assessor confirms you have met the requirements of your NVQ, we will coordinate with an approved local assessment centre to get your exam booked, ensuring a seamless transition from training to qualification.

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Qualification

Upon successful completion of the AM2 Assessment, you'll gain NET's AM2 Certificate of Occupational Competence.

Duration

It will take you 16-17 hours, spread across 3 days, to complete the AM2 Assessment.

Location

The AM2 can be competed nationwide at an AM2 Approved NET centre.

Course Type

The AM2 is an independent, predominantly, practical evaluation conducted in a dedicated NET AM2 centre. Section E: Assessment of Applied Knowledge is the final section of the AM2 and is an online, open-book exam.

What’s Included

Your course fee covers registration/certification fees and material use across the 3 days. You can find a detailed breakdown of the structure and content of the AM2 Assessment in the Structure & Content section of this page.

Next Steps

Successfully completing the AM2 Assessment is the final stage of the Level 3 Electrical NVQ and will allow you to apply for your ECS Gold Card, as well as, join a Competent Person Scheme. From here on, you can self-certify your work and legally sign off installations.

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Who is the AM2 for?

The AM2 is essential for C&G 2357 Level 3 Electrical NVQ candidates needing final sign-off, electrical apprentices reaching their completion gateway, and ECS Gold Card applicants aiming for Approved Electrician status. Additionally, professionals on the C&G 2346 Experienced Worker Assessment route require this for certification, though they typically sit the AM2E. Successfully passing this assessment is the final industry-recognised step to proving occupational competence in accordance with the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.

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C&C 2357 Level 3 NVQ Learners

Electrical Apprentices

ECS Gold Card Applicants

Experienced Electrical Workers

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The AM2 structure & content.

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As the AM2 is a substantial assessment, the course runs over 3 days and candidates would have to complete the following sections:

Duration: 45 minutes

Before any practical work begins, you must demonstrate occupational competence in safety. This involves identifying potential hazards and documenting a formal risk assessment. You will then perform the mandatory safe isolation procedure on the main assessment unit distribution board, proving you can protect yourself and others before touching any live components.

Duration: 8.5 – 10 hours

This is the core practical component of the assessment. You are required to install, terminate, and connect various wiring systems and equipment to a precise specification.

Key Tasks: Installing lighting and power circuits, a three-phase distribution board with sub-circuits, and specialised systems such as central heating or data cabling.
Standards: You must follow schematic drawings accurately and ensure all work meets the high workmanship standards required for an industrial or commercial setting.

Duration: 3.5 hours

Focusing on initial verification, you will perform the full sequence of “dead” and “live” tests on your installation. Using calibrated instruments and following IET Guidance Note 3, you must accurately record all results on an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) to prove the system is safe for energisation.

Duration: 30 minutes

Safety is reassessed here with a focus on individual circuits. You must demonstrate that you can isolate a specific part of a system, such as for equipment replacement, while the rest of the installation remains live, ensuring you follow the correct locking off and voltage-proving sequence every time.

Duration: 2 hours

In this section, you are presented with an installation containing pre-set electrical faults. You must use a logical, systematic process to identify the location and type of each fault (e.g., short circuit, open circuit, or high resistance). You will then propose the correct remedies and re-test to verify the fix.

Duration: 1 hour

This final section is an online, open-book exam. Rather than testing simple memory, it challenges your ability to apply the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671), Building Regulations, and health and safety law to practical scenarios. You will have access to industry guides and must navigate them efficiently to find the correct technical solutions.

AM2

The long-established version for those completing a C&G 2357 Level 3 Electrical NVQ or older apprenticeship framework. It focuses on core installation and testing, typically excluding the additional containment tasks found in newer versions.

AM2S

The specific End-Point Assessment (EPA) for the Level 3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship Standard for apprentices registered before September 2023.

AM2S v1

The latest version of the EPA, mandatory for apprentices registered on the Installation/Maintenance Standard from September 2023 onwards. It features updated sections including a 1-hour planning and risk assessment unit (A1) and an expanded 10.5-hour composite installation.

AM2E

Designed for those on the Experienced Worker Assessment (EWA) route, such as City & Guilds Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (2346). It structurally mirrors the AM2S, including the additional containment tasks, but is only available once you have passed your EWA gateway checks.

AM2D

The End-Point Assessment for the Domestic Electrician Apprenticeship Standard. While it follows the standard pattern of isolation and testing, it uses domestic-specific scenarios and includes a professional discussion/interview element.

AM2ED

The domestic equivalent of the AM2E. It is for experienced workers completing a Domestic Experienced Worker Assessment. It covers identical practical content to the AM2D but without the apprenticeship-specific interview.

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Your journey to becoming a qualified electrician.

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Level 2 Diploma

7 weeks

You may already have completed the C&G 2365 Level 2 Electrical Diploma, but it is the first step to becoming an electrician and is a prerequisite qualification for the C&G 2365 Level 3 Electrical Diploma.
Level 3 Diploma

6 weeks

You may already have completed the C&G 2365 Level 3 Electrical Diploma that focuses on advanced electrical theory, fault finding and inspection. It is a pre-requisite qualification that is required to complete the C&G 2357 Level 3 Electrical NVQ.
18th Edition

3 days

The 18th Edition Wiring Regulations is an essential course teaches you how to navigate the UK’s national safety standard (BS 7671). It is a requirement for almost all site work and is necessary for your future ECS card application. You may already hold this qualification.
Level 3 NVQ

6-18 months

During the C&C 2357 Level 3 Electrical NVQ, you'll gather evidence of your practical competence while working on real-world installations. An assessor will verify your portfolio to ensure you meet industry standards for safety and quality.
The AM2

3 days

The Achievement Measurement 2 (AM2) is the final unit of the Level 3 NVQ. It is a three-day practical and theory exam taken at an AM2 approved centre. Passing this is the final hurdle to proving you are a competent, skilled electrician.
ECS Gold Card

6-8 weeks

With your NVQ and AM2 certificates, you can apply for the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Gold Card. This is your professional "passport" that allows you to work independently on any commercial or industrial site in the UK.

What are the entry requirements for the AM2 Assessment?

To maintain the highest industry standards, the AM2 Assessment is not an open-entry exam. Before you can book onto any AM2 at an approved NET centre, you must meet strict requirements. These ensure you have the foundational knowledge and on-site experience necessary to pass this rigorous three-day assessment. You will need:

Evidence Prior Qualification(s): Proof of current registration or completion of the relevant electrical qualification. The prior qualifications will depend on the type of AM2 you are looking to complete.
Completed Readiness Checklist: A signed NET Self-Assessment Checklist. This document must be verified by you, your employer, and your training provider to confirm you are proficient in all assessment areas.
Maths & English (Apprentices Only): For those on the Apprenticeship Standard (AM2S), evidence of Level 2 Functional Skills or equivalent in English and Maths is required.
Photo ID: A valid, in-date government-issued photo ID (Passport or Driving Licence) must be presented at the assessment centre.

Beyond paperwork, we strongly recommend that candidates possess the following practical experience to ensure a successful first-time pass:

Site Experience: Substantial “on-the-tools” experience in industrial and commercial environments, particularly with containment (conduit/trunking).
Testing Proficiency: Full competence in carrying out an Initial Verification sequence and completing EIC paperwork without supervision.
Regulatory Knowledge: An up-to-date understanding of BS 7671 (18th Edition) and the Building Regulations.
Safe Isolation: The ability to perform a flawless safe isolation procedure. This is a safety-critical element where any mistake results in an immediate fail.

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Frequently Asked Questions.

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While Logic4training provides the expert training to get you AM2 ready, the final assessment must be taken at an approved NET Centre. Once you have completed your Level 3 portfolio and been signed off by your assessor:

You will need to book the necessary AM2 by using NET’s Find a Centre page.
If you are completing the AM2 as part of our electrical training package, we will coordinate your booking at a local approved centre on your behalf.

While all versions test safe isolation, installation, and testing to the same high industry benchmark, they are tailored to different career paths:

AM2: The standard version for traditional City & Guilds 2357 NVQ candidates.
AM2S: The End-Point Assessment for apprentices on the Installation/Maintenance Standard registered before Sept 2023.
AM2S v1: The updated EPA for apprentices registered after Sept 2023, featuring extra containment and planning tasks.
AM2E: Specifically for experienced workers completing the 2346 Installation/Maintenance route.
AM2D: The End-Point Assessment for Domestic Electrician apprentices. It focuses on domestic scenarios and includes a scenario-based professional interview.
AM2ED: The domestic equivalent of the AM2E, taken by experienced workers completing a Domestic Experienced Worker Assessment. It mirrors the AM2D practical content but excludes the interview.

As of April 1, 2026, the recommended NET industry fees for a first attempt are as follows.

AM2: £885
AM2S / AM2E: £965
AM2S v1: £1,340
AM2D / AM2ED: £1,535

Please be aware that fees may vary slightly between centres and do not include VAT.

If you fail a specific section (e.g., Section B: Testing), you only need to re-sit that individual module, provided you do so within the timeframe allowed by NET. You do not have to retake the entire three-day assessment. Re-sit fees for 2026 typically range from £190 to £320, depending on the specific section.

No. To ensure fairness and safety, the NET assessment centre provides all necessary tools, calibrated test instruments, and materials. You are only required to bring a valid photo ID and your signed Self-Assessment Readiness Checklist.

Recent NET surveys indicate that Fault Finding (Section D) and Inspection & Testing (Section B) are the most frequent fail areas. Specific “safety critical” errors, such as a mistake during the Safe Isolation procedure, result in an immediate fail for that section. Lack of experience with industrial containment (like steel conduit) is also a common pitfall for those used to domestic work.

You must complete the mandatory NET Readiness for Assessment Checklist. This is a 100% essential gateway document. If you cannot confidently tick “Adequate” for every skill, from three-phase motor installation to testing sequence, NET recommends further training or on-site experience before booking. Logic4training can help you with becoming AM2-ready.

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