The AM2, AM2S, and AM2E are the national Assessments of Occupational Competence for the electrical industry. These are standardised end-point assessment exams, used in the UK to evaluate the competence of apprentice and practicing electricians.

Administered by the awarding body NET (National Electrotechnical Training), the assessments are a critical part of qualifying as a fully-skilled electrical installation professional. BS7671 IET statutory regulations will not recognise a practicing electrician as competent unless sufficiently qualified and complete relevant AM2 assessment.

• AM2 is the original and most common assessment, typically taken at the end of an apprenticeship. It tests a wide range of skills including installation, inspection and testing, fault-finding, and health & safety practices.
• AM2S aligns with the requirements of the Apprenticeship Standard and the End Point Assessment (EPA) process.
• AM2E is designed for experienced workers who have not completed a formal apprenticeship but are seeking to demonstrate their competence and gain industry-recognised qualifications.

Assessments involve a series of timed, hands-on tasks carried out under exam conditions, simulating real-world electrical work. Successfully completing the relevant AM2 assessment is a key step toward becoming a qualified electrician and gaining ECS Gold Card status.