The path towards AM2! JIB Gold Card
Here at Able Skills we run a range of Electrician courses! If you are looking to become a fully qualified electrician, then there is no better way to go about it than taking on our Gold Card Approved Electrician Package - This is a collection of courses that will provide you with everything needed to begin working in the industry. The final assessment on this package is the AM2 Assessment or Achievement Measurement 2. The purpose of the AM2 is to ensure all qualified electricians achieve a single standard that has been agreed by the employers in the industry as meeting their needs from qualified personnel. We have a dedicated section of our facility to allow our students to complete this assessment away from the busy environment of our training centre...It is a practical assessment with a short online component, taken over 16.5 hours!
Here is an example of the JIB 'Gold Card'.
The path towards the assessment:
City & Guilds Level 2:
This is the ideal start for not only those who seek JIB Gold Card Status but for those who are looking to start working on-site and maybe want to book further Electrician Training further down the line...For anyone reading this who already holds some electrical experience but needs some form of qualification, rest assured this is something you can do too! The level 2 can be achieved over a period of 7-weeks!
City & Guilds Level 3:
The Gold Card Approved Electrician course also includes Level 3. This is a natural step to take after completing Level 2 and will give you further knowledge on a more detailed and advanced variety of subject, again over a period of 7-weeks. Further insight into topics like; inspection & testing procedures, fault diagnosis and rectification and installation design are invaluable for somebody seeking employment as an electrician the more you know the more jobs available to you! The course will be a hands-on mix of both practical workshop tasks as well as classroom-based theory.
PAT Testing:
The next course included in this package is PAT Testing or Portable Appliance testing. Portable Appliance Testing courses are predominantly theory based as there are on-line exams to complete however there is also a practical assessment associated with the C&G 2377-22 award so practical training with the aid of PAT testing equipment will be undertaken. This is an essential skill when looking to complete any type of electrical maintenance!
This will include the two sperate qualifications:
- C&G 2377-22: In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT)
- 2377-32: Management Requirements for the Maintenance of Electrical Equipment
18th Edition course:
If you are an aspiring electrician then you may well have heard about the 18th edition. The 18th edition is the latest document outlining the standards for electrical wiring. UK’s standard for electrical wiring installation was released in 2018 and is now fully in force. It is a requirement that everybody working in the world of electrics is familiar with the layout, content and application of this 'book'. This is not a legal requirement, but as this standard is recognised as the most thorough and is published by the UK’s highest governing body in terms of electrical installation, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, it is seen as a mandatory resource. Our 3-day course will prepare you for the exam in a very structured and planned out manner.
Inspection & Testing:
Next, Inspection and Testing! Which teaches students everything they need to know regarding initial verification and periodic inspection and testing. The instructor will go through everything that you will be expected to know about Inspection and Testing on both new and existing installations. The tuition for our Inspection and Testing courses is entirely theory-based and will be completed via an online exam and a written exam. - In addition, candidates will; also need to successfully complete a 2.5 hour practical assignment; comprising of a full Initial verification and a Periodic inspection (combined within the same assessment) of a three-phase electrical installation, including completion of all appropriate documentation.
AM2 Assessment:
Finally AM2 is the final stepping stone! Able Skills invested in opening an AM2 centre to ensure that as a company, we can progress individuals through the entire training and assessment process ourselves to ensure that we produce a high quality of Electrician through our electrician courses. AM2 is a practical assessment with a short online component, taken over 16.5 hours (2.5 days).During this time candidates undertake a series of timed tasks in specially equipped booths containing typical electrical installation wiring systems. The exercises include installation, inspection and testing and fault-finding and the work must comply with the current IEE Wiring Regulations and be carried out in line with Health & Safety best practice. For more information specially focused on the AM2 itself and what it takes to achieve, check out our dedicated page here - www.dartfordam2.co.uk
Current Availability:
Here are the current dates we have available for the Gold Card Approved Electrician Package:
Contact Us:
Want to know more? Simply call us on 01322 280 202 during opening hours - We are happy to help in any way that we can, if you are confused about something on our website, call us, if you are not sure which trade to go for give us a call or if you want to enroll over the phone, call us! If you would prefer to speak to a member of staff in person about our range of electrician courses then you are welcome to pay us a visit, our office here in Dartford, Kent is open between 8:30 -16:30 every day of the week Monday - Sunday!
Live too far away? If the commute is holding you back from taking on our electrical courses or other training with us then please be aware that we do have accommodation available, the accommodation is situated just a short walking distance from our centre and can be booked exclusively by our students for £20 per night! - If you are interested in accommodation then please contact us ahead of your courses start date as spaces are limited!