Inspection & Testing vs ECS Revision

As part of its ongoing work to support candidates taking the AM2, AM2S or AM2E, NET has launched a new app that allows you to try out some of the tests you’ll encounter in the assessment. Developed by NET in conjunction with the industry famous Sparky Ninja, the app presents five key tests: Continuity of Protective Conductors, Continuity of Ring Final Circuit Conductors, Insulation Resistance, Earth Fault Loop Impedance and Prospective Fault Current. For each test there is an instructional video with Sparky Ninja describing and carrying out the steps involved. Then via a series of interactive tasks, you can practice by dragging and tapping the animated test instrument, distribution board and other equipment. Please note: There is no substitution for proper hands-on Inspection & Testing in real life! Whilst the app can provide some guidance and interactive help, it’s just a revision tool. You must talk to your training provider and employer to make sure you are getting sufficient practical experience in this area.

The ECS Revision is made up of 50 multiple choice questions drawn randomly from the question bank to be completed in 30 minutes. Each question will require one correct answer to be picked from a choice of four. The assessment will be made up from questions covering eleven topics. The numbers of questions that will be used from each topic are: - General Health and Safety at Work - 6 - Manual Handling Operations - 4 - Reporting Accidents - 3 - Personal Protective Equipment at Work - 4 - Health and Hygiene - 3 - Fire and Emergency - 9 - Work at Height - 5 - Work Equipment - 4 - Special Site Hazards - 3 - Electrotechnical - 6 - Environmental - 3 To successfully pass an assessment, 43 out of the 50 questions must be answered correctly. If the delegate is unsuccessful they may take a new assessment. A fee is chargeable by the assessment organisation for each assessment taken by the delegate. Preparation This guide should be used to help prepare for the assessment. The guide contains all the questions that can be used to make up the awareness assessment, together with the correct answer and, where applicable, a brief explanation of the answer. The assessment uses a selection of the questions from the question bank printed in this guide, however, the four answers in the assessment may be in a different order from the order shown in this guide. There are no questions in the assessment that are not in this guide. The assessment is designed to test basic knowledge and awareness of health and safety for people working in the electrical industry and on construction sites. The awareness assessment is not trying to trip up or catch people out, all the questions in the assessment are listed in this guide. The ECS Revision may be used as the end of course test for health and safety training but in no way should not be considered a qualification in Health and Safety.