Course overview
This Electrical Safe Isolation course has been developed for persons working in electrical related industries. i.e. Plumbers, Heating Engineers, Kitchen fitters, Mechanical Engineers, Appliance Installers & Handymen. Its aim is to ensure learners are fully aware of and able to put in to practice the industry Safe Working Procedure for the Isolation of Electrical Supplies. The course is underpinned by the requirements laid down in the Electricity at Work Regulations and BS7671.
When working on any electrical installation whatever size it is imperative that operatives apply the correct isolation procedure every time to prevent injury to themselves and other users or engineers whilst work is taking place. Apply the industry standard procedure has been shown to prevent injury and reduce incidents of installations being made live whilst work is being carried out.
This course will deliver the knowledge and skills to ensure learners understand the requirements and can apply it on site.
Delivered at our centre or at your workplace, nationwide
Skills Training Group’s course content can be tailored for your specific industry and work types. Training & assessment can be delivered at our centres or at your location anywhere in the UK.
Modules breakdown
The purpose of this course is to look at the relevant legislation, guidance and industry practices and employer requirements with regard to electrical safety.
This includes:
- Electricity at Work Regulations pertinent to Safe Isolation
- Risk assessment and accident prevention
- Permits to work and method statements
- HSG.85, GS.38 and safe working practices
- Locking devices
- Safe Isolation & Testing for Dead on electrical installations
