Assessment outline and fees
The AM2 is a practical assessment with a short online component, taken
over 16.5 hours in total. 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.
AM2 is the Assessment of Occupational Competence for candidates in
England, Wales and Northern Ireland. (Scottish
candidates see FICA)
Assessment sections
The AM2 competence assessment comprises four sections A – D. (Section A is split into two distinct areas which are separately marked):
- A1 Safe Isolation and Risk Assessment (1 hour)
- A Composite Installation (8.5 hours)
- B Inspection and Testing (3.5 hours)
- C Fault Diagnosis (2.5 hours)
- D Assessment of Applied Knowledge (1 hour)
AM2 Assessment fees
The following schedule outlines NET's guide prices for AM2 assessments and re-sits; however fees charged by centres may vary.
£30 from the fee charged by centres for each full or re-sit assessment
booking is paid to NET for marking and certification. All fees shown
below have this fee already included.
Full assessment
Full assessment - first attempt: £561 plus VAT
Re-sits
Re-sit of Section A: £300 + VAT
Re-sit of Section A1: £90 + VAT
Re-sit of Section B: £160 + VAT
Re-sit of Section C: £120 + VAT
Re-sit of Section D: £70 + VAT
Re-sit of entire assessment: £620 + VAT
Replacement or Duplicate Certificates
Replacement/Duplicate AM2 Certificates - standard post: £34
Replacement AM2 certificates - Signed for delivery: £38
To order a replacement certificate, please download and complete the form on the right hand menu.


