Aims:

This programme is designed for people who have no previous electrical knowledge and will enable them to perform certain electrical tasks competently and safely.

Content:

• Health and safety relevant to electrical systems and tasks
• Relevant parts of BS7671 IEE Wiring Regulations and Electricity at Work Regulations
• Emergency isolation
• Methods of protection including fuses, circuit breakers and RCD’s
• Cables/systems: termination of single core and sheathed cables
• Connection to BS EN60309-2 and BS1363 plugs
• Circuits: connect a selection of final circuits (lighting and power)
• Supplies; single and three phase supplies up to 400 V
• Earthing and bonding
• Use of instruments to include continuity and insulation testing
• Theory to support the practical activities listed above

Assessment:

Practical competence-based assessments and a multi–choice question paper to test knowledge and understanding.

Certification:

Following satisfactory completion of the programme, a City & Guilds 2572/01 certificate will be issued.

Duration:

5 days (08.30 – 15.30 hours each day)

NB: Delegates are encouraged to use their own electrical instruments providing they comply with IEC1010 or EN61010 and HSE GS38

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