Basic Electrical Safety & Safe Isolation

Course Overview

This course covers electrical safety and safe isolation of circuits. It focuses on the hazards of electricity and the effect on the human body, the electrical supply to a premises and methods of earthing, earth loop impedance and protection of circuits, and the correct isolation of the supply.

Duration

1 Day

Who is this course for?

Any non-electrically trained staff who may be required to isolate electrical equipment to allow themselves or others to work on such equipment. Also, those who wish to gain a better understanding of the hazards of electricity and it’s effects, and how to mitigate the risk of electric shock.

Pre-requisites

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Disabled Persons

We encourage and will consider any reasonable request from those with disabilities that may assist them in completing the course and achieving the required standard.

Learning objectives

This course is designed to enable the learner to gain a basic understanding of: –

• The dangers of electricity and it’s effects
• Legislation
• BS7671 and basic protection
• Electricity supplies and earthing
• Switching off & Isolation of circuits
• Lock out/tag out procedures
• Live & Dead testing

Assessment

Delegates will be asked to complete a 20 question multiple choice assessment at the end of the course. A practical assessment of the candidates ability to isolate a circuit safely will also be required.

Following completion of the course and a successful pass mark in both assessments, we will issue a FITA accredited certificate.