Centre Information

ETSA
2 Loughgall Road
Armagh
BT61 7NH

Email: info@am2etsa.com

Tel: 07972 356405

Website: https://am2etsa.com/ 

7.30am – 5.30pm

Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled assessment time.

On-site parking is available.

Please park at front of main building and walk through building to rear exit. We are 3^rd unit on the righthand side – number 36. Please don’t park in undesignated areas or in front of other business units.

Public transport links:

https://www.translink.co.uk/timetables

Local Taxi services:

Premier cabs 028 3752 7222
Eurocabs 028 3751 1900
Diamond Taxis 028 3752 5204

Accommodation:

Local hotels still currently closed (20^th May). There is self-catering accommodation taking bookings close by, Dobbin Lodge, http://www.armaghselfcatering.co.uk/. Hopefully B&Bs will reopen soon. Please call and I can update you on local accommodation.

Please park at front of main building and walk through building to rear exit. We are 3^rd unit on the righthand side – number 36. Please don’t park in undesignated areas or in front of other business units. Ring centre doorbell on arrival.

Kitchen facilities are available for candidates including fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle and coffee machine. The centre provides a range of snacks. There is also a shop which provides sandwiches and hot food counter within a 2-3 minute walk.

The centre will be running at a reduced capacity to ensure social distancing and government guidelines are adhered to. It is very important that candidates feel they are in a safe environment and feel comfortable during the assessment. Therefore, candidates will be given the option to reschedule assessments as necessary.

Measures which have been put in place to ensure candidate safety include:

1. A barrier system has been put in place to ensure candidates are kept at least 2 meters apart.
2. Cable reels and consumables to be issued per candidate so no sharing of resources or tools.
3. Each candidate issued with full set of books on commencing assessment so no cross contamination.
4. Each candidate also assigned a work bench area and study table to use throughout the assessment to reduce cross contamination.
5. Spare test equipment available allowing it to be fully wiped down between change of users.
6. Equipment or areas that will be shared such as PC for online exam will be wiped down on a regular basis. Regular cleaning will also take place throughout the centre including door handles and kitchen area.
7. Hand sanitiser available at various points throughout the centre. Candidates will be encouraged to use hand sanitiser on a regular basis especially when leaving bays.
8. Sinks available in the workshop so candidates will be encouraged to wash hands regularly.
9. Candidate breaks to be staggered to ensure social distancing in canteen and rest areas.
10. The candidate will be contacted before the assessment to ensure they have had no symptoms of Covid-19 and if needed suspend the assessment to a later date. Candidates will not be charged for rescheduling due to Covid-19.
11. The candidate will be encouraged to wear a mask as this advice offers the best protection. Gloves and face coverings will be made available to candidates.
12. Candidates temperature will be checked on entry to the assessment centre.

Beau Electrical Assessment
Suite 7 St Michael’s Court
St Michael’s Square
Ashton-under-Lyne
OL6 6XN

Email: carol@beauelectrical.co.uk

Tel: 0161 302 2594

8am to 5pm

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 8am.

Ashton AM2 is located within St Michael’s Court Ashton under Lyne. Please press buzzer 7 for Ashton AM2 / Beau Electrical.  Reception will open the door and provide instructions.

No on-site parking is available.

Parking in church car park adjacent to centre, or available for £2 per day at other close locations.

Directions will be sent to at the time of booking.

Public transport links: Beau has a central location in Ashton under Lyne. Accessible via tram, bus and train.

Local accommodation: Local accommodation includes Travelodge Ashton, Village Hotel Ashton, Village Hotel Hyde and Smokies Park Hotel.

There is a small café on site providing a range of reasonably priced hot and cold food and drinks. There are also a range of other food outlets very close to the Centre.

A safe system of operation is in place. We request that all learners regularly wash their hands and use the hand sanitizer which is available at locations in the building. Learners should maintain a distance of 2 meters where possible. Masks should be worn in communal areas of the building and are provided where requested.

Electrical Training Trust (ETT)
57-59 Ballymena Business Centre
62 Fenaghy Road
Ballymena
BT42 1FL

Email: info@ett-ni.org

Tel: 028 2565 0750

8.30am – 4.55pm Monday – Thursday
8.30am – 1.05pm Friday

All candidates are asked to arrive by 8.30am to allow for single entry and registration at the Centre.  Instructions setting out details about arrival to and movement within the AM2 assessment area are provided in our COVID19 Secure welcome pack that is sent in advance of test dates to all AM2 candidates.

Free car parking facilities are available throughout the business centre and in front of the ETT building.

ETT is located within Ballymena Business Centre in Galgorm, approximately 2.5 miles outside the town of Ballymena. Candidates driving to the centre should use the back entrance to the Business Centre. This can be found approximately 400 yards after the main entrance to the Business Centre. Candidates should turn right at the sign for Galgorm Industrial Estate. Following this road will take candidates to the back entrance and the ETT Assessment Centre is the first building on the left.

Public transport links: https://www.translink.co.uk/

Both train and buses are available to the main station in Ballymena.  The Train station is approximately 2 miles from the ETT Centre.

There are regular buses that travel from Ballymena station to Magherafelt, these stop in the village of Galgorm.  The bus stop in Galgorm is only a short walk from the ETT Centre. Taxis are also available from the train/bus station.  Local taxi phone numbers are TC/Bros 028 2564 4440 and ECabs 028 2565 2200.

Local accommodation advice:

There are a number of B&Bs and hotels in the local area:

https://www.meadowviewbandb.com/

https://www.pinegrovelodge.co.uk/

https://tullyglass.com/

https://leighinmohrhotel.com/

All candidates are asked to arrive by 8.30am to allow for single entry and registration at the Centre. Instructions setting out details about arrival to and movement within the AM2 assessment area are provided in our COVID Secure welcome pack that is sent in advance of test dates to all AM2 candidates.

Upon arrival to the Centre, the doors will be locked. We ask that candidates remain in their car and call 028 2565 0750 to inform staff of their arrival. If arriving by foot, candidates should wait in the carpark and call the number above. We would ask that candidates do not gather at the door to the Centre and observe the social distancing guidance clearly labelled outside the building.

Candidates will be informed over the phone when to come to the entrance door and will be asked to use the hand sanitiser before entering. A member of the team will unlock the door, registration will take place at the reception and temperature checked using a thermal bullet camera and a digital thermometer to enhance our safety screening and admission process.

A one-way system of travel will be in place from the point of arrival. The system will also cover the movement of candidates for tea, lunch and toilet breaks.

On the basis of our COVID19 risk assessment, we have ruled out the use of the canteen for candidates with motor vehicles. Provision of a safe space for non-drivers or those arriving on public transport will be available. Our position on this will be reviewed periodically.

The local village provides a good range of facilities that can be used including deli counters, a bakery, a Chinese takeaway and chip shop. These are within 5 mins walking distance from the Centre.

Candidates are required to complete a COVID19 Secure pre-screening questionnaire before arriving at the Centre. The requirement to complete the questionnaire is a pre-condition of admission to the Centre. This will be emailed to candidates to complete the week before their AM2 test date.

Candidates will be required to comply with the Centre’s COVID19 Secure procedures which include a thermal imaging temperature check on arrival, one-way movement, workplace distancing measures, hand cleaning, step-in step-out procedures, off-site breaks, use of PPE and other measures.

Candidates will be subject to thermal and/or digital temperature screening on each occasion of entering the Centre. Any personal data gathered on candidates will solely be used by the Centre to check for signs of COVID19. You can read more about how we use, store and destroy data here: https://www.ett-ni.org/site-pages/privacy-policy/

London South East Colleges
Holly Hill Campus
Upper Holly Hill Road
Belvedere
DA17 6JG

Email: Mohammid.Hamid@lsec.ac.uk

8.30 – 17.30 Monday to Friday

Entrance on Upper Holly Hill Road.

On arrival please report to the security desk at the main reception.

On-site parking is available.

Please ensure you inform security that you are specifically there for AM2/AM2S.

Public transport links:

99 TfL bus routes

National Rail to Belvedere or Erith Station (requires short bus journey)

Local accommodation advice:

Local hotels: Travel lodge London Belvedere/ Marriot Bexleyheath

There is a fully fitted canteen on-site for candidates to use. There are also local shops close to the facility.

Social distancing and staggered entrance/exit times. PPE in accordance with specific risk assessments and cap on the amount of people on site at any one time.

Birmingham Electrical Training (BET)
433 Park Road
Hockley
Birmingham
B18 5TE

Email: Am2@betltd.co.uk

Tel: 0121 661 6923

0800 – 1630

Candidates must arrive on site at 0800.

On-site parking is available.

The car park is located to the right of the centre.

Public transport links:

The Metro is available for boarding from Snow Hill Station. Board the Metro at Snow Hill and end journey at Benson Road (3rd stop). Cross the Metro line and when exiting the station, turn right (Benson Road school opposite). Continue walking until you reach a mini roundabout, then turn left (Park Road). The AM2 Centre is on the opposite side of the road.

Local accommodation: 

Hampton by Hilton Birmingham Jewellery Quarter

It’s about a 25 minute walk but there is the option of the metro, which will take about 7 minutes total, from St. Pauls to Soho Benson Road. The hotel is walking distance from Birmingham New Street.

Candidates will need to source their own refreshments and lunch.

Temperature checks on arrival, masks to be worn, social distancing, enhanced cleaning, one way system.

BMet College
James Watt Campus
Aldridge Road
Great Barr
Birmingham
B44 8NE

Email: am2@bmet.ac.uk

Tel: Ann Spencer: 0121 325 2001

Ann does not work Mondays.

07.00 – 14.30

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 07.20.

On Arrival please report to reception and tell security to contact Chris Pierce contact on extension number 2066 or 0771 624 0899, he will then meet you and escort you to the centre on the first floor (room JW117).

Onsite parking is available – over 50 spaces.

There is a canteen on-site and a Costa coffee shop. Adjacent to the building there is also a pub, fish and chip shop, newsagents and Chinese takeaway.

A full induction relating to Covid-19 will be provided on arrival at the centre, candidates are expected to always follow government guidelines on social distancing.

Training 2000 Ltd
The Hargreaves Building
Furthergate Business Park
Woolwich Street
Blackburn
BB1 3BD

Email: matt.jeans@t2000.co.uk

Tel: 07748 704 514

08:00 – 16:30

Candidates must arrive on site by 08:30. Please report to Main Reception for a pass and guidance.

On-site parking is available

Public transport links:

£3.00 by taxi from Blackburn central station

Local accommodation advice:

Premier Inn approx £60.00 per night at Blackburn City Centre

There is a canteen on site for cooked meals and a large Tesco a short walk away.

All Government and Dept for Education guidelines are in place.

Blackpool & The Fylde College
Ashfield Road
Bispham
Blackpool
FY2 0HB

Tel: 01253 504096

Email: AM2S@blackpool.ac.uk

Information regarding AM2 and AM2S is available on B&FC website.  Candidates will also receive confirmation of booking directly from B&FC once all requirements are met and payment received in full.

8.15am to 4.15pm

Candidates must strictly arrive at the centre by 8.15am.

Candidates will be met at the arrival time, by their assessor, on the Elswick car park and then escorted in to the building.

On-site parking is available.

Candidates must park in designated spaces provided and located on the Elswick car park, which is accessible via the Main Visitor entrance and found by following the driveway round to the rear of the premises.

Download map provided with Booking Confirmation

Public transport: https://blackpool.ac.uk/campus/bispham

https://www.blackpooltransport.com/

B&FC normally operates a competitively priced Refectory on site.   However, at this unprecedented time, Catering facilities have been removed until further notice.  Candidates are required to bring their own lunch and refreshments.  An area will be provided for lunch breaks.

• Limited and authorised access at agreed times only.
• Numbers are restricted in order to facilitate social distancing.
• Candidates will be required to sign a declaration that they and immediate members of their household are symptom free.
• Random temperature checks have been implemented.
• Candidates will be met on the Elswick car park and escorted into the building.
• Induction and re-orientation will take place on arrival will include information on amended emergency procedures, required behaviour in respect of social distancing and hygiene.
• Enhanced first aid procedures introduced.
• Appropriate FFP3 face masks, goggles, gloves and apron provided in first aid kits for use in first aid call outs.
• Information and guidance posters documenting social distancing and hygiene measures are displayed in all areas.
• Clinically vulnerable advised to stay home in line with government guidance.
• Social distancing must be adhered to at all times.
• Social distancing spacing markers are displayed in all actively used corridors and communal areas.
• One-way systems implemented in actively used corridors
• Enhanced cleaning protocols in place throughout the College
• Cleaning products selected for effectiveness against COVID-19. COSHH assessments have been carried out for all cleaning products.
• Sharing of tools and equipment prohibited.
• Work stations, tools and equipment cleaned at start and end of use.
• Alcohol, wipes, sprays and hand gel provided.
• Handwashing signage displayed in all communal areas and toilets.
• Only one person at a time to use toilet facilities.
• Catering removed until further notice.

Jeff Way Training Ltd
The Square
Knowle
Bristol
BS4 2SS

Email: matthew.nye@jeffway.co.uk

Tel: 0117 909 0517

07:30 – 16:00

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 08:00.

The centre is located behind houses and can be difficult to find. Please phone if you have trouble finding the centre.

On-site parking is available.

Please use the car park located at the end of the lane next to Number 1 Somerdale Avenue.

Public transport links: 

Buses run frequently on the A37 which is a short walk from the centre.

Local accommodation advice: 

There are local bed & breakfasts within a short distance of the centre. There is a Premier Inn located within a mile of the centre.

Please see Covid-19 Measures info which will supersede the information provided here whilst in action.

There is no facility to purchase food but we do have an area where a candidate can eat and get tea or coffee (provided). There are local shops and food outlets in walking distance.

Candidates need to call the centre on arrival so they can be met in the car park and taken straight to the centre. The canteen area will be closed so lunch will need to be eaten away from the centre.

Please also read the Joining Instructions which are supplied to each candidate before attending

T.E.S.T.
Unit D1
Sharon Road
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 3TZ

Email: james@thompsontrainingtd.com

Tel: 01284 488090

09:00 – 17:30

Candidates must arrive by: 08:45

On-site parking is available.

Public transport links: 

Bus service from town M77 07m past the hour and 10m to the hour.

Local accommodation advice: 

Bury St Edmunds has a Premier Inn and a Travel Lodge in addition to local hotels and  B&Bs.

Currently on site we are only making drinking water available. There are supermarkets nearby where food is available to take away.

Candidates need to bring along their own PPE.

Please observe the current guidelines on distancing.

There is current guidance on display within the centre.

If you have any particular support need, we will need to be informed well in advance to ensure you are adequately supported.

Electrical Courses Ltd
Unit 10 South Cambridge Business Park
Babraham Road
Sawston
Cambridge
CB22 3JH

Email: info@electricalcoursesuk.co.uk

Tel: 01223 834062

08:00 – 17:00

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 08:00

On-site parking is available.

Parking spaces are directly to the front of the Building and there are additional parking spaces allocated to Electrical Courses on the site. Do not park in other spaces allocated to other businesses. Download the Car Parking plan for more information.

Public transport links: Whittlesford Parkway Train Station is situated 3 miles away. The are bus routes going through the area with the nearest town being Sawston.

Local accommodation advice: There is a Travellodge 2 miles from the centre at the Fourwentways Junction on the A11 Junction.

A11 Fourwentways, Abington, CB21 6AP
Sat nav postcode: CB21 6AP
Tel: 08719 846019

There is a kitchen in the AM2 Centre which includes a microwave, kettle and tea making facilities. A sandwich van visits the business park at lunch times, there is a shop less than a mile away. Sawston Village is just over a mile away and has cafes, takeaways, large shops and restaurants.

Hand sanitiser dispensers are installed upon entry to building and within the AM2 Assessment area. Kitchen areas and toilets have anti-bacterial soap and either hand dryers or paper towels. All equipment and workspaces are cleaned daily but there are also disinfectant wipes available for candidates wishing to clean their own equipment. Extra PPE such as masks and gloves are down to candidate discretion and the centre will not supply them or take responsibility for their use or cleanliness.

Colchester Institute
Sheepen Road
Colchester
CO3 3LL

Email: business.solutions@colchester.ac.uk

Tel: 01206 712727

Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 08:00.

Candidates arrive through our central gate. They will have their own allocated parking and then report directly to main reception.

On-site parking is available. Candidates will have their own allocated parking.

Train station 15 minute walk from centre. Bus route nearby.

Local accommodation advice can be provided upon request.

Catering is provided to candidates throughout the day, however additional catering can be purchased at 4 different outlets onsite until 3pm. After this time vending machines are located in the main refectory.

Candidates will sent the CV19 student code of conduct addendum with their joining instructions.

Crawley College
College Road
Crawley
RH10 1NR

Tel: 01293 453501 or 01293 442344

Email: train@crawley.ac.uk

08:00 – 16:00

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 08.00.

On arrival please report to the AM2 Centre, Longley 1 Building, which is signposted.

On-site parking is available at a cost of 50p per day, parking permit required.

Public transport: Crawley Station and Three Bridges Station.

Local accommodation advice: lots of hotels within the vicinity.

Vending machines are available. There are local shops for food and drink.

Please follow the 2 metre rule, sanitisers to be used entering buildings and centre. Masks to be worn in in communal areas.

Dartford AM2 Centre – Able Skills
Unit K4 Riverside Industrial Estate
Riverside Way
Dartford
DA1 5BS

Email: hollie.redmond@ableskills.co.uk or

clive@ableskills.co.uk

Tel: 0808 100 3245 or 01322 280202

08:00 – 16:30

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 08:00

On-site parking is available but on a first-come, first-served basis.

Additional parking is available on surrounding roads, or Victoria Rd Car Park, Dartford DA1 5AJ approx. 0.5 miles.

Public transport links: Dartford Train Station. Local bus links.

Local accommodation advice: We have accommodation available. To be booked in advance.

Vending machines on site. Burger van and local convenience shop within walking distance.

Covid-19 risk assessments sent to candidates on booking confirmation to read and sign. Additional briefing before entering the centre.

The Focus Training Group
DCET House
Yeoford Way
Matford Road Business Park
Exeter
EX2 8LB

Email: enquiries@tftg.org

Tel: 01392 829100

8:30am-4:30pm (Monday – Friday)

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 08:15

There is free on-site parking for all candidates.

Public transport links: 

Nearest Train station is Exeter St David’s which is approx 2miles away from centre.

There is a Park and Ride bus service available from Exeter City Centre to Matford Park & Ride which runs every 20 minutes.

Local accommodation advice:

Devon Hotel – www.devonhotel.co.uk

Premier Inn Hotels (Exeter City Centre, Princesshay or Countess Weare). www.premierinn.com

Travelodge (M5 Exeter)
www.travelodge.co.uk

There is no food available on site. There is a small restaurant and sandwich bar within 5-minute walking distance.

All candidates to complete Health Questionnaire regarding Covid-19 prior to attendance.

All candidates to provide their own additional  PPE such as gloves, safety glasses and mandatory safety boots.

All candidates to be provided with a face mask which is to be worn if leaving their safe working zone and can be worn at all times if desired.

Gateshead College
Skills Academy (construction)
Eighth Avenue. Kingsway South
Team Valley
Gateshead
NE11 0JL

Email: centraladmin@gateshead.ac.uk

Tel: 0191 490 4600

08:00 opening

Candidates must arrive at the centre at least 15 minutes prior to their start time.

Car parking at the centre is permit parking only and is managed by Excel Parking Services Limited.  You are able to park in the car park free of charge if visitor spaces are available.  If you park in a Visitor Bay a parking permit must be obtained from reception and displayed on your dash board.  Failure to display a visitor bay permit will result in a Parking fine being issued from Excel.  Additional free street parking is available outside the campus.

Public transport links: Please view our travel guide for more information

Local accommodation advice: There is a Premier Inn located on the Team Valley Trading Estate 0.5mile from the campus. Premier Inn,  Maingate Kingsway North, Gateshead NE11 0BE. Tel: 0333 321 1341

There are vending machines on site.  there are also many local outlets where lunch can be purchased.  Candidates are also welcome to bring in their own food and refreshments and there is a break-out area that can be used during breaks. In addition, there is also a mobile sandwich van serving hot and cold food that visits the campus twice daily.

All campus updates are posted to the following page:

https://www.gateshead.ac.uk/coronavirus-hub

Clarkson Evans Training
Meteor Business Park
Cheltenham Road East
Gloucester
GL2 9QL

Email: AM2@clarksonevans.co.uk

Tel: 01452 530336

How to Find Us

Please ensure you arrive at the Training Centre by 07:15am, for a prompt 07:30am start. The assessment room will be open from 07:15am. Assessments should finish by 6pm each day.

Due to the length of your assessment, there may be a risk of cancellation if you are late. If you encounter any delays, we kindly ask if you could contact the assessor on the details below as soon as possible.

Please report to the training reception shown on this map.

Parking will be available on site, however spaces are limited. Training delegates and visitors have allocated parking, please refer to the attached map to locate this area. A parking permit will be provided for you upon your arrival to the AM2 Test Centre.

Additional Parking is available at our sister company, Clarkson Evans Ltd based half a mile away from the centre at Clarkson Evans Limited, unit 25B, Anson Business Park, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL2 9QU

Public transport links:

The No. 94 bus route between Gloucester bus station (near the railway station) and the Promenade in Cheltenham passes the Meteor Business Park entrance in both directions.

The bus stops opposite the white Safran building every 10 minutes Monday to Saturday and roughly every 30 minutes on Sundays and Bank Holidays. The ‘Dowty’ stops are approximately 2 minutes’ walk from the training centre.

Local accommodation advice:

A wide variety of accommodation options are available on the Visit Gloucester website: visitgloucester.co.uk

Unfortunately, the canteen is currently closed as we need to discourage delegates from gathering and sharing equipment. Therefore, we are advising candidates to bring a packed lunch to college, drinking water will be available as required. Safe social distancing break areas are available for apprentices to have breaks and lunch in a safe environment.

In order to maintain suitable health, safety and welfare measures, all training delegates are required to complete a Risk Assessment and Clinical Vulnerability Assessment prior to undertaking their AM2/AM2S assessment.

This will be sent with your assessment booking confirmation.

Please be aware that you will not be permitted to undertake your AM2 until this assessment has been completed.

Unfortunately, the canteen is currently closed as we need to discourage candidates from gathering and sharing equipment. Therefore, candidates should bring a packed lunch to college. Apologies for any inconvenience this causes.

Drinking water will be available as required throughout the day.

We kindly ask for candidates not to travel to local shops during lunch breaks.

Outside benches are available for candidates to have breaks and lunch in a safe environment, however you must observe all relevant social distancing guidance when using these. It may be preferable for you to have your break in your car if possible.

Candidates will be sent a Candidate Medical Form as part of their assessment booking confirmation. In the case of an emergency during your assessment, we would require the details of your next of kin and any information regarding your health.

Please complete the form and bring with you on the day of your assessment, also be assured that any information shared on the form will be kept strictly confidential in line with General Data Protection Regulations.

Candidates will be sent full Terms & Conditions direct from the centre as part of the assessment booking confirmation.

Candidates must bring a recognised form of photographic ID with them on the first day of their assessment, this can a Passport, ECS Card or a driving licence.

Please bring your own safety boots, and ensure that suitable clothing is worn for working in a practical environment. Clothing such as shorts and flip flops are strictly prohibited. Failure to comply with the appropriate dress code will result in refused entry in the AM2 Test Centre.

Appropriate hand tools will be provided during your assessment.

Stanley knives are not permitted inside the AM2 Test Centre.

Storage Arrangements for Mobile Phones / Electrical Equipment

Smart phones, smart watches and other electronic transmitting devices must be handed in before the assessment startsor left in the candidates vehicle. If someone needs to contact you urgently during your assessment, they can call the above telephone numbers.

 The devices will be stored in a secure area, a record book must be signed by the candidate and the assessor to confirm the handover.

Devices can be signed out (by both candidate and assessor) during lunchtime and/or at the end of the day. The assessments resume once devices are signed back in.

Guildford College/Activate Learning
Stoke Road
Guildford
GU1 1EZ

Email: hvogel@activatelearning.ac.uk

Tel: 01483 448706

The Guildford AM2 centre is situated in the ‘Five Storey Block’ at the top of the college site, with spectacular views across Stoke Park and the City of  Guildford. A lift is available to the 5th floor where the centre is situated.

Parking is available on site in the students car park which is adjacent and up the hill from the college on the same side of Stoke Road (opposite Recreation Road  – assessor will exempt candidate from parking restrictions via iPad, providing the candidate supplies the appropriate number plate on arrival).

Coming up Stoke Road from the A25, the student car park is the first left after the college main entrance, at the mini roundabout with Recreation Road.

Public transport: Guildford train station is approximately a 20-minute walk away on Station Road and London Road Station Guildford is approximately 5 min walk away on Nightingale Road.

Accommodation: Premier Inn 5 min walk away, Travelodge approx. 15 min walk away. Plenty of smaller guest houses close by, please use the internet for details.

There is a canteen available in the main building where hot and cold food is available between 10am and 3pm. There are local shops within a 5-minute walk up the hill towards the town centre and there is a Waitrose supermarket approximately 10 minute walk away in the same direction (turn right at the lights heading into town).

Masks MUST be worn in communal areas around the college. Please follow the arrows throughout the building and try to maintain a 2m distance between yourself and others. Hand sanitiser is available throughout the college and in the centre itself. If you feel unwell, (particularly if you are displaying the symptoms of Covid 19), please inform your assessor immediately.

Calderdale College
AM2-Centre
Room TC02
Calderdale College
Francis Street
Halifax
HX1 3UZ

Tel: 01422 357357 ext 9755

Email: simonh@calderdale.ac.uk 

7:30am-4:30pm

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 8:00am.

On arrival, please can candidates park in one of the free College car parks, then proceed to the main College reception where they can sign in and be given a visitor pass. The Assessor will then meet and greet the candidate and proceed to the Test Centre.

There are 4 free large parking areas on the College Campus.

A map with directions to Calderdale College will be emailed to candidates.

Public transport links:

There are Public Transport links to Calderdale College via bus or train.

There is a main Bus and Train terminal in Halifax town centre and directions to Calderdale College can be followed.

Local accommodation advice:

There are many local accommodation locations in and around Halifax, incl. Hotels, B+Bs and a Travel Lodge.

On the College campus, there is a Starbucks for coffee and snacks, and in the main canteen there is a large choice of meals incl. a vegetarian menu.

There are many water dispensers around College for filling water bottles.

There is Covid-19 guidance and advise on arrival to College, around College there are sanitizers and hand washing facilities.

Signs and guidance are placed around College for advice and distancing of 2M.

The AM2 Centre has 2M distancing markings and signs.

The Assessment bays are marked out for 2M distancing and all bays and equipment are regularly cleaned and disinfected.

Hand Sanitizers and hand washing facilities are provided.

For the Assessment, please can the candidate ensure they bring photo ID for signing in, and clean safety footwear.

All tools & equipment are provided for the Assessment.

There is a first aider on site and medical resources in the event of an accident.

No mobile phones or electrical recording devises are allowed in the Assessment Centre.

Trade Centre Training Ltd
Cawley Hatch
Elizabeth Way
Harlow
CM19 5AN

Tel: 01279 433321

Email: info@tcthq.com

There is a app called ‘what3words’ that will locate candidates 3×3 meter radius of the centre. The 3 words reference that will locate the candidate to the rear entrance of the centre is ‘mini.using.happy’ and the 3 words that will locate the candidate to the front door are ‘headed.straw.advice’

Office: 9am – 5:00pm
AM2 Centre: 7:45am – 5:00pm

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 7:45am.

On arrival of the candidate’s AM2 assessment we ask the candidates use the rear entrance of the building. This is located at the back of the building. The rear entrance is open at 7:45 am. After 9:00am please use the front entrance.

Limited on-site parking is available.

If there is no parking available at the centre the candidates can park in Barrows Road. Please see the location map as to where this is from the centre.

Public transport links: Harlow Town Train Station. This is the Abelio Greater Anglia Service. This is the Liverpool Street to Stansted line.

Local accommodation advice: There is a Travelodge located at Harlow Town Train Station which is approximately a 5 minute car journey to our centre. There is also a Holiday Inn Express located in Harlow Town. This is approximately 10 minutes to our centre.

We provide complimentary Tea and Coffee; we also have a microwave on site. There are also 2 cafes where candidates can purchase food. There is also a petrol station that offers food and hot drinks.

We ask candidates to use the 1 way system that is displayed on the floor around the centre. We also issue the candidate with gloves and masks and ask they wear them at their time in the centre. Candidates are to keep social distance at 2 metres where possible.  We also have hand sanitizer stations located around the centre that we ask candidates use. We also have antiseptic wipes for candidate use.  We also ask the candidate to call us and reschedule their assessment if they are feeling unwell or are showing symptoms of Covid19.

Hull College
Alex Henderson Building (Room CS035)
179 George Street
Hull
HU2 8AE

Email: ray.sheardown@hull-college.ac.uk

Tel: 01482 598747

No on-site parking is available.

Catering facilities are available with vending machines close to the centre.

The facility is in the city centre of Hull where many food establishments are located.

Candidates need to sign in and out of the facility on a daily basis.

Face masks need to be worn within the centre at all times.

Leeds College of Building
South Bank Campus
Cudbear Street
Leeds
LS10 1HD

Email: AM2info@lcb.ac.uk

Tel: 0113 222 6006

07:45 – 18.00

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 07:45.

Please report to main reception at South Bank 1 Campus.

Parking is not available on site.

There is parking available nearby e.g. Tetley’s car park.

Public transport links:

10-15 minute walk from Leeds bus station and railway station, see attached map.

Local accommodation advice:

Plenty of accommodation in Leeds city centre.

Full canteen and vending machines available on site.

All information available here https://www.lcb.ac.uk/returning-to-college/

The Liverpool City AM2 Centre
Institute of Technology
139 Vauxhall Road
Liverpool
L3 6BN

Email: janet.hilton@shared-Ed.ac.uk

Tel: 0151 252 4734 or 0151 252 4710

Location Map

Monday 7.30am – 8pm
Tuesday – Friday 7.30 – 4pm

Candidates must arrive at the centre 20 mins before their allotted assessment time, exact instructions will be sent by the AM2 centre.

Your joining letter will give exact detail but on arrival please report to the foyer/reception area where you will met by a member of the AM2 centre team. Please remain at reception until collected.

£3 per day (pay by phone only) car park available adjacent to the college on Pumpfields Rd.

Alternative paid car park (cash only no cards) £3 per day in close proximity on Naylor St.

Public transport links:

Centre is within walking distance of all main transport links including Liverpool Lime St and Moorfield train station (15-20 min brisk walk).

Local accommodation advice:

Plenty of nearby accommodation ranging in price from budget to high luxury e.g. Nearest Travel Lodge L1 6ER (15 min moderate walk).

A limited service canteen is available with light meals available and vending machines are also provided.

There are nearby shops and a café adjacent to the college building on Vauxhall Rd.

The centre will be following Government guidance on preventing the spread of Covid-19 including where possible observing recommended social distancing, regular hand washing and use of hand sanitizer and the use of safety glasses and gloves. Candidates with symptoms of cough, high temperature or loss of taste or smell are asked not to attend the centre and candidates displaying any of these symptoms will be asked to leave immediately and advised to self isolate at home.

Candidates are reminded not to bring a mobile phone to the centre if possible and should be aware that all mobile phones and smart watches etc. will need to be handed in and will only be returned to the candidate at the end of each assessment day.

AM2 – Liverpool North Ltd
33 Boundary Street
Liverpool
L5 9UB

Email: bookings@am2-lplnorth.co.uk

Tel: 0151 705 7398

Mon – Fri 08:00 – 17:00

Candidates must arrive at the centre 10 minutes before assessment start time.

At the centre, please ring the bell and come into reception. Sign in and follow directions from members of our friendly team. You will be directed to the AM2(S) area within the building.

There is parking to the side and rear of our building and also on the street opposite our entrance.

There are no parking charges in the immediate area but spaces close to the centre fill up early.

Public transport links: We are a 10 minute walk to Sandhills Train station, and there are regular buses into / from the City centre crossing the middle or top of Boundary Street.

Bus numbers 54 / 56 come the closest to the centre but check before travelling.

Local accommodation advice: Many local hotels within 10-15 minute walk from our centre. Prices range from £30 to £100+ per night. Check availability in advance of assessment.

We provide hot beverages and a water cooler for candidate use. There are plenty of local take away restaurants in the immediate area.

Walking (5 minutes) Subway, a “chippy”, sandwich shop

Walking (15minutes) MacDonalds, KFC, Sainsburys.

There is also ample parking at these establishments if you prefer to drive.

Within our centre, whilst moving around between different areas, we ask that you wear a face covering (unless you are exempt). When working alone within the assessment area, you may remove the covering if you want to.

We reserve the right to monitor and change our approach based on Government guidance as the need arises.

Hand sanitiser should be used frequently throughout the assessment. Whenever leaving / entering the assessment area.

Face shields and masks are available if you need us to provide them, but you should ideally bring your own to the centre.

Please do not attend the centre if you have symptoms of Covid-19 or have been advised to self isolate.

Candidates who cannot attend because of Covid-19 must contact the centre as soon as they can to discuss whether changing their assessment date is possible.

The available test equipment in the centre is as follows:

• Megger 1700 series testers
• Fluke 1600 series
• Kewtech 65 series

Dress Code: Please wear safety footwear and full length trousers. No shorts or training shoes allowed. Hi-vis clothing is not required. Work gloves and safety glasses for AM2S candidates.

NWTC AM2 @ Partnership for Learning (PFL)
PfL Building
South Road
Liverpool
L24 9PZ

Email: june.mckay@nwtc.co.uk

Tel: 0151 522 6822 or 07917 185838

Directions and Map

Centre opens at 08:00

Candidates must arrive by 08:15

At the PFL main entrance: Sign in and out at Reception providing Name/Company/time/Car Reg

NWTC AM2 Centre: Entrance on ground floor, ring doorbell and wait to be greeted by the AM2  Assessor.

On-site parking is available. Park in any available bays.

Take the slip road signposted for JLR (Jaguar Land Rover)

Public transport links:

Buses: 3A, 500,  81, 82, 89
Train: Merseyrail, Northern

Local accommodation advice:

Travelodge John Lennon Airport
Premier Inn John Lennon Airport
Hampton by Hilton John Lennon Airport
Crowne Plaza John Lennon Airport

Canteen facilities are cash only.

Vending machines are available.

Strict Guidelines relating to Covid-19 will be implemented and fully explained.

PPE: Mandatory

Photographic ID: Passport/driving licence/ID card)

Mobile phones: Not allowed during Assessment

PFL safety information: Explained before test commences

School of Advanced Learning
141 Christian Street
London
E1 1RS

Email: admin@salearning.eu

Tel: 020 8109 6550

Monday-Sunday 8am-6pm (On assessment days centre is open from 7.30am)

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 7.45am or no later than 8am

Paid parking is available but needs to be booked in advance as spaces are limited.

Leave extra time to get to the centre as roads get congested and there can be a lot of traffic at peak times.

Public transport links:

Train stations close by are Whitechapel and Shadwell, both are a short walk from the centre.

Buses to the centre: 115, 135, 15, 25, 78.

Local accommodation advice:

There are lots of well-priced hotels within walking distance of the centre.  It is best to do an online comparison to find one within budget.

There are no onsite facilities to purchase food.  There is a kitchen with a microwave oven if candidates wish to bring food with them.

There are lots of takeaway places within a short walking distance for candidates to purchase food. There is also a supermarket close by.

All measures are in line with NET recommendations.  If we see a candidate that looks unwell or is showing symptoms, they will be not be allowed to take the assessment.

College of North West London
Willesden Centre
Dudden Hill Lane
Dollis Hill
London
NW10 2XD

Email: Mehul.Ratansi@cnwl.ac.uk

Tel: 0208 208 5278

07.30am – 17.00pm

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 08.00am.

Please enter the building at the main reception; the Examiner will collect the Candidates from the reception and take them to the Centre.

On-site parking is not available.

The parking outside of the college is on meters.

Public transport links:

Dollis Hill Station, Neasden Station on the Jubilee line

There is an on-site canteen and vending machines for food and drinks.

The Candidates are to adhere to the social distancing while on site and in the assessment centre, face masks and hand sanitizer will be provided for the candidates while undertaking the assessments, the candidates are also to wipe down the tools before and after use.

Gas Logic Ltd T/A Logic4training
2 Sundon Business Park
Dencora Way
Luton
LU3 3HP

Email: enquiries@logic4training.co.uk

Tel: 0208 845 7222

Mon-Fri 8.00am-5pm

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 8.30am

Please refer to our document ‘New Important Information relating to your upcoming course’.

On-site parking is available.

Tea, coffee, squash and biscuits are available on site.

Please refer to our document ‘New Important Information relating to your upcoming course’.

Mid Kent College
Oakwood Park Centre
Tonbridge Road
Maidstone
ME16 8AQ

Tel: 01622 625978

Email: am2centre@midkent.ac.uk

08:00 – 17:00

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 08:30.

Please report to the UCM reception and ask for the AM2 Centre.

On-site parking is available.

Public transport links:

Bus – MidKent College and Arriva are working together to ensure students have access to reliable, convenient bus services to and from the Maidstone Campus. For further details and timetables online visit www.arriva.co.uk.

Train – Maidstone is served by three railway stations – Maidstone East, Maidstone West and Maidstone Barracks. All three are easily accessible and on the routes of regular bus services which pass for the Maidstone Campus. Details of train times and routes can be found at each station and online at www.southeasternrailway.co.uk. The MKC Maidstone Campus is only about 5-10 minutes walk from Maidstone West station.

Local accommodation: 

Premier Inn Maidstone Town Centre hotel, 3-star hotel – 5-11 London Rd, Maidstone ME16 8HR, 0333 321 9287

Travelodge Maidstone Central, 2-star hotel, St Peter’s St, Maidstone ME16 0SR, 0871 984 6034

Premier Inn Maidstone (Allington) hotel, 3-star hotel, London Rd, Maidstone ME16 0HG, 0333 321 1286

There is a Canteen seating area within the AM2 Centre.

There is a Tesco local, Sandwich shop and Londis within 10 minute walk.

The AM2 Centre has been laid out to maintain and support 2m social distancing, with candidates being allocated a bays and set of resource/books for the duration of their apprenticeship.

There are hand sanitising stations within the centre and gloves provide for you to use whilst in the centre if you wish to.

Mask can been worn, if the candidate wishes to provide them and wear them.

All test bays are not used for 72 hours after last use, will all surfaces and tools being wiped down before the next person uses.

The Electrical Training Academy
Unit 1, Union Park Industrial Estate
Bircholt Road
Maidstone
ME15 9XT

Email: am2@theelectricalacademy.co.uk

Tel: 01622 962455

The What Three Words location is:- explore.spacing.backpacks

08.00 – 17.00

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 07.55.

On arrival please report to reception.

There is limited on-site parking. Please arrive early for a guaranteed space.

Public Transport: Closest station Maidstone East

Accommodation: various local accommodation available including Travelodge and Premier Inn.

Tea and coffee is available on-site. Food outlets are adjacent to the centre.

Please bring your own face mask and take every opportunity to clean your hands at the stations provided.

Coleg QS
Unit 112 Springvale Industrial Estate
Cwambran
Torfaen
NP44 5BQ

Email: rhiannanoyes@colegqs.co.uk

Tel: 01633 277843 or 07932873422

Please note there is not a name on the outside of the building, it can be located by following the numbers on other buildings.

8.00am – 4.30pm

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 7.45am

Please note there is not a name on the outside of the building, it can be located by following the numbers on other buildings.

There is limited on-site parking.

There are other spaces available on the Industrial Estate.

Public transport links:

There are local bus routes available as well as a train station within a 30 minute walk from centre.

Local accommodation advice:

There is a Premier Inn within 2 miles of the centre

There are no catering facilities or vending machines on site, however there are cafes on the industrial estate and local supermarkets close by.

Any measures that are put in place will be explained to you on entry to assessment centre.  Masks are to be worn within the assessment centre.  You will be provided with gloves.

Northampton College
Cherry Building
Booth Lane
Northampton
NN3 3RF

Tel: 07712 675478

Email: chris.wiltshire@northamptoncollege.ac.uk

8.15 – 16.30

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 8.15.

On arrival please go to the Cherry Building  (Building 6 on the joining email map) follow signs on pathways and look for small red roofed building opposite the main building.

On-site parking is available. There are two car parks at the site, either one can be used.

Entrances are from St.Gregory’s Road or Booth Lane North.

Public transport: 

Trains to Northampton station  – 10m mins walk from train station to the Greyfriars bus station.

No. 16/17 bus runs every 10 mins to St Gregory’s Road and no.8 every hour.

Local accommodation advice:

Nearest hotels to the centre would be Westone Manor Hotel then Travel Lodge Round Spinney.

Westone Manor is approximately 10 – 15 mins walk to the centre.

There are local shops within walking / driving distance.

All candidates will be subject to a temperature test prior to start of assessment and use the NHS – Covid -19 app to scan the centre QR code.

Masks must be worn throughout the centre and designated sites have been set up for breaks.

Social distancing is in place and washing / sanitising of hands required regularly.

Elm Training Services
Unit 7 Breydon Industrial Centre
Huss’s Lane, Long Eaton
Nottingham
NG10 1GS

Email: elmtraining@elmtrg.com

Tel: 0115 946 3342

View location map and directions

8.30 to 16.30

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 8.30am.

On arrival do not enter the building, please telephone 0115 946 3342 to gain admittance.

On-site parking is available.

Please park at the front of the building but if there are no spaces please park at the rear of the building on the Tappers Harker car park.

Public transport links:

Long Eaton Railway Station, Nottingham / Derby bus route Long Eaton Green bus stop.

Local accommodation advice:

Please contact us. A special rate is set up at the local Best Western Hotel which we as a Centre have to book on the candidate’s behalf to obtain. this rate

There are no on-site catering facilities but there are facilities nearby ( KFC, McDonalds, Subway etc).

We send out separate details regarding COVID-19 to every candidate.

Oxford AM2 Centre
Building F5 Culham Science Centre
Abingdon
Oxford
OX14 3DB

Email: jtloxfordam2@jtltraining.com

Tel: 01978 663720/ 07748 637253

07:00 – 16:00

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 08:15.

Arrive with plenty of time to park as it gets busy after 08:30.

Please report to the reception with either driving licence or passport to pick up your site pass. This can be busy in the morning so arrive in good time.

Site maps and directions to the AM2 building will be provided on arrival at the reception.

On-site parking is available.

Public transport: Train links to Culham station approx. 10 mins walk from the centre.

Local accommodation advice: Station Hotel – about 10 mins walk from the site. Many other hotels and B&B within the area.

The site has restaurants, deli bars, Costa Coffee, and shop facilities (please note at present due to Covid 19 restrictions the facilities are very limited).

Full Covid-19 induction to be provided by the centre on arrival, including site zone policy.

Inspire Education Group
Park Crescent
Peterborough
PE1 4DZ

Email: christine.clark@peterborough.ac.uk

Tel: 01733 762251

A map showing directions to the College is sent with the candidate’s joining instructions together with a map showing them where the Centre is situated on campus.

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 7.45am

Instructions of where candidates should report to/which entrance are given to the candidates in their ‘joining instructions’.

On-site parking is available.

Accommodation: 

We have an agreement with a local bed and breakfast, adjacent to the College allowing reduced rates for our AM2 candidates and details of how to access this facility is sent with their ‘joining instructions’.

Candidates are able to purchase food on site as well as full canteen facilities and vending machines.

All candidates will be made aware of our Covid-19 measures we have put in place when joining instructions are sent to them.

Poole AM2 Centre
Unit 4 Slader Business Park
Whitney Road
Poole
BH17 0GP

Tel: 07813 039157

Email: enquiries@pooleam2.co.uk

Web: www.pooleam2.co.uk

On the first day, please ensure that you arrive at the centre at least 30 minutes before the start of the assessment, usually 8am for an 8:30 start. This is to give you time to complete the wellness screening before entering the assessment centre.

On-site parking is available.

We are easily accessible from the A349 and A3049. The postcode for our centre is BH17 0GP. If you want to use the What 3 Words navigation app, the entrance can be found by using ‘laptop.trio.traded’

Public transport:  Poole train station is 3 miles away, it may be possible to arrange collection, and alternatively taxis are available.

Hot drinks will be available as normal.

There is a local burger van positioned on the industrial estate, a Lidl supermarket, Tesco supermarket, Starbucks, Burger King and Subway all within 2 minute drive from the centre.

To ensure a Covid Secure environment, you will be asked to complete a self-screening assessment before entering.

If you believe any of the following to be true, you will not permitted to start the assessment.

You or anyone in your household has displayed any of the signs or symptoms commonly associated with Covid-19 infection within the past 14 days. These include:

• Dry cough or sneezing
• Shortness of breath
• High temperature
• Flu like symptoms
• Loss of taste or smell

You have been in contact with any person within the past 14 days who has, or is suspected to have, contracted Covid-19.

We reserve the right to refuse you access. This screening also applies to PooleAM2 staff.

Covid-Secure Assessment room

The assessment area will be limited to 4 people at any time to ensure safe distancing can be maintained. The majority of the time assessment is being completed, you will be in an assessment area working alone.

Hand washing

You will be encouraged to use hand sanitizer/soap & water prior to starting.

Cleaning

To maintain a Covid Secure training environment, we will regularly sanitise door handles/push plates, & work surfaces. Amongst other products, we will be using 70% isopropyl alcohol spray as this kills the virus within a few seconds.

Separation

A minimum of 2m distance between individuals will be observed at all times.

We will be keeping close proximity activity time as short as possible.

Movement around the venue

A minimum of 2m distance between individuals must be observed at all times.

Contact with door handles, push plates, etc., will increase the spread of the virus.

Preston’s College
Fulwood Campus
St Vincent’s Road
Preston
PR2 8UR

Tel: 01772 225705

Email: dpowell@preston.ac.uk

07:45 – 16:15

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 08:00.

Candidates should report to the main college reception area where they will be met by the AM2 Assessor.

There are two car parks available on site with entrances on St Vincent’s Road and Sharoe Green Lane.

The Sharoe Green Lane carpark is a shared facility with the NHS and candidates need to be aware that they cannot park in the areas reserved for NHS staff. This is clearly sign posted in the carpark.

Public transport links:

Nearest railway station – Preston Railway Station (approx. 2.5 mi)

Nearest Bus Station – Preston Bus Station (routes 19,40/41, and 125 Gold to college)

Local accommodation advice:

There are a selection of hotels available local to the college.

Food Court – open from 8:30am – 9:30am for Grab & Go Breakfast items and 11:30am – 2:00pm for lunch.

Starbucks – open from 8:30am – 5:30pm for hot drinks and a selection of cold bottled drinks and cans. sandwiches, soup and hot pastries also available.

Food On The Run – open from 10:00am – 4:30pm (campus shop) for a range of cold drinks, confectionery and crisps. Sandwich meal deals also available along with a range of products including stationery, tissues and hygiene products.

Arena Training Centre
Unit 1 Coleford Business Centre
Coleford Road
Sheffield
S9 5NF

Tel: 01142 562007

Email: neal@arenatraining.co.uk 

08:00 – 17:00

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 08:15.

On arrival please report to the main reception at Arena Training.

On-site parking is available.

Local transport: There are two train stations nearby – Meadowhall and Darnall – and a bus station at Meadowhall.

Accommodation advice:

IBIS Budget, 298 Attercliffe Common, S9 2AG

Premier Inn, Attercliffe Common, S9 2FA

Both a short drive from the centre.

There are vending machines with drinks and snacks available. Tea and coffee. Establishments close by.

Handwash is available throughout the centre, as are sprays and roll to wipe down. Please observe current Government guidelines.

Shrewsbury College
London Road
Shrewsbury
SY2 6PR

Tel: 01743 342333 (Mon-Fri only)

Email: am2enquiries@shrewsbury.ac.uk

Map of London Road campus and AM2 entrance

For directions use Google Maps Postcode SY2 6PR.

08:00 – 18:00 Mon – Sat

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 07:45.

Candidates should enter via the main entrance by ‘Origins’ (not bus lane) and drive down the carpark bearing right to rear of the campus and park at the rear of the Electrical Plumbing & Gas block by the running track and contact the centre on 01743 342245 to be picked up.

3 designated breaks will be allowed during the day as per NET recommendations.

On-site parking is subject to availability – should not be a problem if arriving early morning. A parking permit is required.

Public transport: We have links to taxis, buses and a train station (please note the train station is around a 30-minute walk from our centre).

Local accommodation advice: Several large chain hotels and B&Bs within easy commuting distance

One B&B is located directly opposite the college: Charnwood Quest House, 110 London Road, Jo 07784 638598, preferential rates quote AM2 – e- mail charnwood110@yahoo.com

Under normal circumstances the college canteen and coffee shop would be open, there are vending machines available on the site the nearest being in the engineering block.

There are two chip shops, a Greggs and a Coop mini market all within easy commuting distance.

Pre-September and during college holiday periods it is advised that candidates should bring their own food and drink onto the premises or use local facilities.

Candidates will have their temperature taken before being allowed into the centre each day anyone arriving with a high temperature will be refused entry.

Candidates who feel unwell or are symptomatic on or before the day of their assessment should contact the centre immediately.

All government social distancing measures must be observed for the duration of the assessment.

Candidates must observe all College Covid-19 measures whilst on site.

On entering the centre, candidates will have to cleanse hands with sanitiser provided, nitrile gloves and face mask or shield can be provided if candidates wish.

Your allocated sanitised bay will have a tool kit, accessories and cables specific for YOUR USE ONLY within it or in a marked designated area. If you require additional tooling, please ask your assessor.

Tools that have been used during the task need to cleaned using the provided spray/paper towels and placed back in the toolbox/tool board.

Candidates will be expected to bring their own pens, pencils, food and drink for the duration of the assessment.

Disposable nitrile gloves and face masks will be provided for duration of the assessment and can be worn whilst in the centre optional

Southampton Engineering Training Association First Avenue
Millbrook
Southampton
SO15 0LJ

Email: am2@seta-training.co.uk

Tel: 023 80 878304 or 023 80 771908

Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:00
Friday 08:00 to 15:00

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 07:45 each day for a 08.00 start time, or 12.15 for a 12.30 start time.

When you arrive will need to login on the iPad in our First Avenue Training Centre and walk to our Assessment Centre, please see map in joining instructions sent from the centre.

Our parking is at our training centre building in First avenue of which you will need to login on the iPad and walk to our Assessment centre. Please see map in paperwork sent by the centre.

Public transport links:

Southampton Central train station is the main link from various parts of the country. Taxis and bus routes are available to and from the station to Millbrook roundabout, where the Centre is in walking distance. Redbridge Train Station is within walking distance from the Centre, but may have limited links.

Local accommodation advice:

Most Candidates use either the Holiday Inn Express at Southampton West, or the Premier Inn at Nursling North for accommodation. Various taxis are available for booking for travel to and from the Centre, as these are not within walking distance. SETA would recommend candidates use their own preferred internet search engine to source accommodation as required, as there are others available in and around Southampton.

There are no canteen facilities on site; candidates will need to supply their own food. Hot drinks will be provided for candidates and a vending machine with purchasable snacks is available.

Please read the ‘COVID-19 UPDATE – Changes to Centre Operations’ that all Candidates will be issued with along with their joining instructions from the centre.

EFT EPA Centre
Unit 1, Old Hall Farm Business Park
Crowland Street
Southport
PR9 7RJ

Tel: 01704 229431

Email: jordan.duggan@eftsystems.co.uk

Our building is the first one on the industrial estate and next to UTS Tyres.

There are two reserved spaces for candidates and communal parking at the rear of the building.

Local Transport: Southport train station is a 5-minute taxi ride from the centre. Alternatively, you can change at Southport for Meols Cop Station which is a 3 minute walk to the centre.

Accommodation advice: Lots of local and cheap B&B’s are available as we are sited in a seaside town, however recommended chain hotels that are within a 5-10 minute drive of the centre are Travelodge, Lord Street, Southport or Premier Inn, Ocean Plaza, Southport.

There is an on-site kitchen which provides a fridge for storage of food. Also a microwave, toaster and hot water urn for hot drinks which are provided free of charge. There is a sandwich van that is adjacent to our unit providing hot food and drinks. There is also a local parade of shops within a 5min walking radius and a McDonalds within a 10min walking time.

There are also great break out areas for your use whilst you are on site including a chill out and TV viewing area on the mezzanine level.

The EFT EPA Centre operates a COVID-19 Operating Protocol based around risk assessments that have been carried out on the EPA centre. Candidates will be inducted to on arrival to the centre. This is to ensure we can maintain a COVID-19 secure environment for Candidates and assessors.

Temperature checks will be conducted on arrival to the EPA centre. Any candidate with a raised temperature classified as a fever will not be permitted to enter the EPA centre.

Any candidates who have symptoms or have tested positive for COVID-19 must not attend the EPA centre.

If a candidate is booked for assessment and falls ill with COVID-19 prior to the due date of attendance, they must call the EPA centre to inform the assessment team and options will be discussed for a rescheduled date.

PPE is available at the EPA centre and requirements will be part of the induction process on arrival.

NETA Training Group
Unit G Ascot Drive
Lustrum Industrial Estate
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 2QQ

Email: penny.dalby@neta.co.uk

Tel: 01642 616936

Please note electrical and revision courses are at Unit B, Lustrum Ind Est, Stockton.

AM2 Tests are at Unit G Lustrum Ind Est, Stockton.

8am – 4pm Monday to Thursday

8am – 3pm Friday

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 8am.

Please note electrical and revision courses are at Unit B, Lustrum Ind Est, Stockton.

AM2 Tests are at Unit G Lustrum Ind Est, Stockton.

On-site parking is available outside the unit and to the site of the unit.

Public transport links:

The centre is on the main bus link

Local accommodation advice:

Accommodation list can be requested on booking

Vending machine on site, canteen to eat packed lunch, tea and coffee making facilities.

Greggs, McDonalds and various other establishments are within a 2 minute walk.

All specific measures will be forwarded to candidates on booking.  NETA are undertaking stringent plans in line with government recommendations.  We have reduced numbers, hand sanitizers, posters, strict 2m distancing; tools will be cleaned daily and wipes will also be provided to the candidates.

Rebus Training Limited
Unit 4 Westlake Trading Estate
Canal Lane
Tunstall
Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4PA

Email: louise@rebustraining.co.uk

Tel: 01782 976555

Location Map and Directions

8:10am – 5pm

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 8:30am.

Candidates to sign in at reception. During COVID, receptionist will sign in the learners on arrival.

On-site parking is available. Customer parking is at the rear and opposite the building.

Public transport links:

Railway station at Longport, approx. 30 min walking distance.

Regular bus route from the station.

Local accommodation advice:

Various B&Bs in the local town. Travel Lodge and Premier Inns just off the M6.

Vending machines available and lunches (sandwiches) are provided by Rebus Training.

Covid-19 Information for Customers and Visitors

Covid-19 Safety Precautions

GCS Training
Tycoch Campus
Cockett Road
Swansea
SA2 0FB

Email: angela.jones@gowercollegeswansea.ac.uk

Tel: 01792 284060 or 01792 284430

Monday to Friday 8.00am – 5.00pm

Candidates must arrive on site by 7.45am.

As the AM2 centre is situated within the Gower College Swansea main campus, please ensure that you follow the instructions sent to you and go to the Hill House campus. If, for any reason, you enter through the main college then please follow the one way system that will take you over the bridge to the Hill House campus where the “Energy Centre” is clearly marked. If you have any problems then please phone one of the numbers above and they will direct you accordingly.

There is a big car park adjacent to the AM2 Centre. Please DO NOT park outside the main entrance of the building.

Public transport links:

By Bus – Bus routes 29 and 39 from Swansea City Centre will bring you to Gower College Swansea.

By Train – By bus from the train station to The Quadrant, Swansea City Centre and then onto one of the buses above.

Due to the current restrictions the main restaurant is closed. Also, the canteen in the AM2 centre will not be open to candidates. There are local shops, delicatessens and fish shops situated locally that your assessor will advise you of. However, it would be advisable if you brought your own food and drinks and eat/drink them in your car.

In-house Covid-19 measures will be sent to you with your joining instructions. Gloves and face masks will be available within the centre. However, if any candidate wants to use a face visor then they would have to supply that themselves and inform the examiner prior to entry into the AM2 centre.

To adhere to Covid-19 guidelines, there will be various access and ingress routes throughout the centre. Please follow the signs and any further information given by the examiner. PLEASE NOTE: failure to follow the guidelines could lead to your AM2 examination being cancelled. There will be an induction for all candidates prior to entering the AM2 room.

Trafford College Group
Talbot Road
Stretford
Manchester
M32 0XH

Email: beverly.mcloughlin@tcg.ac.uk

Tel: 0161 886 7106

8am-4pm

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 8am.

Please report to the main reception.

On-site parking is available.

Please see Security if they are on the gate. A space will have been reserved.

Download map with other travel information

Accommodation advice: Please call 0161 886 7106 and speak to Bev for local advice.

The restaurant facilities are not fully operational but there is a Starbucks with limited drinks and sandwiches on site offering a grab and go service only. There is also a Tesco close by and various food outlets in the vicinity.

Face covering to be worn on site. Candidate to bring PPE (including work gloves).

Candidates should also follow the Covid 19 precautions signed throughout the college and use the hand sanitiser provided on entry to the building.

North-West AM2 Centres Limited
Suite 2, The Second Floor
The Outset, Sankey Street
Warrington
WA1 1NN

Email: bookings@northwestam2centres.co.uk

Tel: 01925 648523 / 07940 376692

Monday to Saturday 07:00 – 17:00

Sunday – closed

Candidates must arrive at the centre 15 minutes before assessment start time.

Please report to the main reception desk through the front entrance and inform them that you are there for an assessment with North-West AM2 Centres.

If you are unable to access the centre, then please contact the assessor on the telephone number located in your booking confirmation.

There is no on-site parking available.

Parking options: 

Warrington Bank Quay Station Car Park – 3 minute walk to centre

Warrington Town Hall Car Park – 5 minute walk to centre

Golden Square Shopping Centre Car Park – 12 minute walk to centre

Warrington Central Station Car Park – 15 minute walk to centre

Public transport links:

Buses – No. 100, 110, 329, 360, 7

Trains – Bank Quay Station & Warrington Central Station

Local accommodation advice: 

North-West AM2 Centres can offer competitive rates and deals on hotels and B&Bs – If you are travelling from afar and need to arrange accommodation for the duration of your assessment then please contact us using the ‘Accommodation form’ found on our website.

There is a full canteen on-site offering a range of food and drink, located on ground floor.

Social distancing measures have been put in place.

Hand sanitiser stations provided throughout the centre and available throughout the day.

Equipment and bays thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.

Temperature checks.

M.I.T. Skills / Skillsearcher
12 Camphill Industrial Estate
West Byfleet
KT14 6EW

Email: Hani.zubeidi@mitskills.com

Tel: 07785 103001 / 01932 331944

7am – 10pm

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 7am

On-site parking is available.

Public transport links:

West Byfleet train station 5 mins walk

Local accommodation advice:

Hotels nearby in West Byfleet, Ripley , Weybridge and Woking

Full canteen on site, local shops to purchase in close vicinity.

Engineering Real Results (ERR)
The Boot Factory
22 Cleveland Road
Wolverhampton
WV2 1BH

Tel: 08445 835 727

Email: admin@errltd.co.uk

08:30am – 4:30pm

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 8:30am.

Please head towards the ERR Staff car park and follow the instructions sign posted at the front gate.

No on-site parking is available.

There are two pay and display car parks within a few minutes walking distance from the centre: Wolverhampton St George’s Car Park and Oxford Street South Car Park.

Public transport links: Located in close proximity to all Wolverhampton central metro, bus and train links.

Local accommodation advice: The centre is located a few minute’s walk away from Wolverhampton town centre which has many hotels/B&Bs to offer, many have free parking and are walking distance.

Candidates will need to bring their own refreshments/lunch.

Temperature checks will take place each day on arrival. All students are required wear a face mask at all times. Social distancing is maintained at all times in the centre.  Staff will wear face visors and face masks.  Students are required to sanitise their hands on entry, and at regular intervals throughout the day.  Our centre is fully compliant in regards to Covid-19; all Government guidance is observed throughout the day.

London and Essex Electrical Training (AM2)
2B Bourne Court
Southend Road
Woodford Green
IG8 8HD

Tel: 020 8551 3054
Email: info@londonessexelectrical.co.uk

08:00 – 17:00

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 7:30am. Follow signs for Unit 2 and report to reception.

Free on-site parking is available.

Upon entering Bourne Court drive past the barriers and turn right onto the ramp going up, drive to the end and come down the ramp and parking will be on your right hand side, sign marked “Unit 2b”.

Parking Map

Public transport links: Trains stations close by are South Woodford & Redbridge Station on the Central Line, both stations are within 15mins walk to the centre. Bus stop “Woodford Trading Estate” 123 & 179.

Local accommodation advice: Premier Inn Redbridge & Travelodge Gants Hill and various other hotels in surrounding areas.

A catering van is on-site at lunch time serving hot food & drinks, Tesco superstore is within 5 minutes’ walk.

Temperature check is taken upon entering the premises & face masks will be provided. Social distancing to be always adhered to. All candidates will have their own books provided by the centre to prevent cross contamination. Tools & computers to be wiped down after use.

North Notts College Worksop AM2 Centre
Carlton Road
WORKSOP
S81 7HP

Email: Bevwood@rnngroup.ac.uk

Tel: 01909 479485 & 01909 504586

Location Map

8.30 to 17.00 Monday to Thursday
8.30 to 16.30 Friday

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 8.30am.

All candidates are sent a map of full directions of where the centre is positioned at the College.

On-site parking is available – both a college carpark and AM2 private carpark.

All candidates are sent a map with full road, bus and train options our address and postcode.

Public transport links:

Bus and train (5 minutes walk from the train station)

Local accommodation advice:

We have hotels “The Lock keeper” and “Worksop Travelodge” within 5-10 minutes and local guest houses within 5 minutes’ walk of the centre.

College Bistro open 8am to 16.00pm on site (Current restrictions apply due to Covid 19)

AM2 fully equipped kitchen with microwave, oven, grill, toaster, sandwich maker.

Local sandwich/take away delivery service if required

10 minute walk into the Worksop town centre with numerous cafes and food shops

We have a Covid-19 risk assessment and will be sending all candidates a letter on safety process before they arrive at the centre.

PRH Skills Assessment Centre
16 Buckland Road
Pen Mill Trading Estate
Yeovil, BA21 5EA

Email: liz.garrett@prhurt.com

Tel:

Main office 01935 475850

AM2 centre 01935 472330

07.45am – 05.00pm Mon to Fri (Saturdays on request)

Candidates must arrive at the centre by 8.00am

On-site parking is available.

A basic Yeovil map and map with assessment centre details can be sent to candidates if needed.

Public transport links:

Details for Pen Mill Railway Station and Yeovil Bus Station can be sent if needed.

Local accommodation advice:

A list of local accommodation in Yeovil and in short driving distance can be sent to candidate if needed.

No food available on site, candidates are given details of local places within short walking/driving distance during induction (the nearest is opposite the centre, others within a few minutes walk). Candidates can help themselves to tea/coffee/cold drinks and have use of fridge in kitchen area if they have brought food and drink with them.

Risk assessments have been updated and safety measures will be gone through on arrival. Candidates will asked to read a checklist and sign a declaration on arrival. Posters as a reminder are displayed in the assessment workshop and kitchen.

We try to keep a friendly atmosphere but candidates must not talk to each other about the assessment nor engage in conversation or action that prevents any candidate from working. Abuse and threats towards other candidates and centre staff will not be tolerated.