Description
This course provides an understanding of industrial high and low voltage power systems including safe operation on a wide range of power equipment. It enables candidates to perform advanced HV switching operations on industrial HV networks up to and including 33kV (please see course dates for further info). This prepares them for HV authorisation in accordance with their company’s safety rules/regulations. It includes both classroom theory and practical exercises. Upon completion, candidates will be assessed to a competency level suitable for switching and issuing documents for work on all types of circuit.
What you will learn
Electrical hazards and precautions
Electricity at work regulations
Understanding the arc blast hazard
Causes of electrical accidents
Operational and safety features of switchgear
Substations and safety requirements
Secondary hazards and emergency conditions
High voltage safety rules
Key safes and multihasp systems
Test equipment for proving dead
Operational procedures
Application of electrical protection on industrial power systems
Fault exercises
Practical exercises