Course Overview
To ensure learners are fully aware of and are able to put in to practice the industry Safe Working Procedure for the Isolation of Electrical Supplies.
Course Content
The course covers the following key topics:
- Overview and relevance of the low voltage safety rules, reference to the statutory regulations
- Associated procedures, basic risk assessment and documentation prior to isolation
- Types of isolating devices
- Methods of secure isolation
- Proving or verifying the isolation
- Controlling isolation
- Removing an isolation and returning a system to normal operation
- Visual assessment of the electrical equipment (Equipment, Appliance, Cables and Protective Devices)
- Recommendations regarding electrical test equipment
- Appropriate tools and PPE
- The inherent dangers posed by electric energy
Certification
· On successful completion of the course, candidates will receive an LCL Awards certificate
Course Teaching Materials
· Lecture notes and audiovisual presentation. Practical demonstrations/participation
Course details
Course code
Duration
Half a day
Where
NETA – Stockton
Course information
· None, but candidates should be working within the wider building services industry and have a knowledge of electrical installations
