Electrical Legislation and Safety for Domestic Dwellings

Course Overview

This course focuses on raising awareness and improving competence in managing electrical risks in residential properties, making it ideal for those responsible for maintenance, inspection, or safety compliance in domestic settings.

Course Content

The course covers:

  • Overview of domestic electrical legislation (including Wiring Regulations and relevant Health & Safety legislation)
  • Duties of landlords, homeowners, and contractors
  • Common electrical hazards in homes
  • Risk assessment and safety measures
  • Safe working practices for domestic electrical systems
  • Inspection and maintenance of household electrical installations
  • Reporting and documenting electrical issues
  • Case studies and real-life examples

Who should attend

  • Landlords, property managers, and letting agents
  • Facilities and maintenance personnel
  • Anyone with responsibilities for electrical safety in homes

Certification

· NETA Certificate (NETA certificates have an advised expiry of 3 years from date of issue)

Key Benefits

  • Provides an understanding of the key domestic electrical legislation and regulations
  • Provides practical safety measures to prevent accidents and injuries
  • Ability to identify common electrical hazards in residential properties
  • Improve compliance with safety standards

Course details
Course code
Duration
1 Day
Where
NETA – Stockton

Course information

  • Reasonable understanding of spoken and written English
  • A basic understanding of workplace health and safety
  • An interest in electrical safety in domestic settings