Course Overview
This course provides a practical introduction to electrical systems and safe working practices for personnel whose primary role is not electrical. It aims to develop a basic understanding of electrical principles, hazards, and safe interaction with electrical equipment in the workplace.
Course Content
The course covers:
- Basic electrical principles (voltage, current, resistance, power)
- Electrical terminology and symbols
- Overview of common electrical components and equipment
- Introduction to electrical circuits
- Electrical hazards and risk awareness
- Safe isolation procedures and lock-off principles
- Basic fault recognition and reporting procedures
- Understanding electrical safety signage and warning systems
- Overview of electrical legislation and responsibilities
- Practical demonstrations and basic hands-on activities
Who should attend
- Maintenance personnel from non-electrical backgrounds
- Facilities and building maintenance staff
- Supervisors responsible for equipment or plant
Certification
· NETA Certificate (NETA certificates have an advised expiry of 3 years from date of issue)
Key Benefits
- Provides an understanding of basic electrical principles
- Improve confidence when working around electrical systems
- Provides an understanding of the importance of electrical safety and compliance
- Ability to recognise common electrical hazards in the workplace
Course details
Course code
Duration
3 Days
Where
NETA – Stockton
Course information
- Reasonable understanding of spoken and written English
- A basic understanding of workplace health and safety
