passed am2 do i need to do 2391 or am i classed as competant

chopper · Jul 29, 2011

as in title do i need to do 2391 because on am2 i did commision, test and fault finding which is harder than just the testing for 2391, or is it another moey spinner

chopper · Jul 29, 2011

wouldnt mind doing it if i need it but dont want to waste the money if a dont if u know what i mean, on 2391 you just have to tell them were the faults is etc, but on am2 you have to go one step further and actually pin point the fault and explain how to rectify it

Risteard · Jul 29, 2011

2391 is aimed at already qualified Electricians so would generally come after AM2.

jay sean · Jul 29, 2011

you need the 2391 to become an approved electrician, unless things have changed in the last 10 years!

SPARTYKUS · Jul 29, 2011

pass rate around 30%

do the maths, if it's worth having would the rate be so low ... ?

jay sean · Jul 29, 2011

I passed my 2391 first time around just after my apprentiship

My dad passed it after being out of the trade for 25years

Paul.M · Jul 29, 2011

With all due respect to the op, the AM2 is nothing compared to the 2391. The AM2 you design, install and test. The 2391 you now have to test other peoples designs and installations and give a legal explanation of what is wrong on paper with your signature on it! If you think your good enough to pass the 2391 go for it, its harder than you think, good luck.

Paul.M · Jul 29, 2011

Chopper, sorry if that came across as a bit harsh but the AM2 or the 2330 level 2 is a foundation course leading up to a foundation course to the 2391 IMHO.

chopper · Jul 30, 2011

paul.m i have done 2330 level 3, i was saying it was harder as on the fault finding you have to find out where exactly the fault is e.g. ring wired in singles and one cable is short circuit between 2 sockets , on am2 you have to find exactly where the fault is and how to rectify, on 2391 you would just write down IR fail , is this right and no that isnt harsh mate where im from a spades a spade lol.
spartkus i think of it the otherway if 30% is pass rate then if you pass this should show you are a decent tester