Electrical AM2 Assessor — Independent Competency Evaluator

Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre; Wigan; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre is seeking an experienced electrician to join our licensed AM2 Assessment Centre at Pagefield. You will observe candidates, apply assessment criteria, and determine whether the required standard is demonstrated, maintaining independence from training guidance.

This non-teaching role enables senior electricians to use their industry expertise while supporting accreditation in the electrical sector. A strong professional conduct is essential.

Qualifications

• Significant practical experience as an electrician.
• Current ECS Gold Card as Installation Electrician and underpinning qualifications.
• BS 7671 qualification and Level 3 Inspection & Testing capability.
• First Aid at Work qualification or ability to obtain before first independent assessment.
• Assessor award or certificate, or ability to achieve within NET’s timescale.

Responsibilities

• Deliver independent AM2-series assessments in line with NET requirements.
• Observe candidates undertaking practical electrical activities.
• Assess installation, safe isolation, inspection and testing, fault diagnosis and rectification where required.
• Make objective, evidence-based assessment decisions.
• Record assessment activity accurately using NET’s systems.
• Maintain clear and auditable assessment evidence.
• Monitor safe working and intervene where there is an unacceptable risk.
• Keep assessment bays, equipment and resources ready for use.
• Take part in NET standardisation, quality assurance and audit activity.
• Maintain your technical knowledge, occupational competence and required approvals.

Skills

Electrical experience

Inspection & testing

Safe isolation

Fault diagnosis

Education

Level 3 Inspection & Testing qualification

First Aid at Work qualification

Tools

ECS Gold Card

BS 7671 qualification

Assessor award

Job description

Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre is seeking an experienced electrician to join our licensed AM2 Assessment Centre at Pagefield. You will observe candidates, apply assessment criteria, and determine whether the required standard is demonstrated, maintaining independence from training guidance.

This non-teaching role enables senior electricians to use their industry expertise while supporting accreditation in the electrical sector. A strong professional conduct is essential.