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.
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.
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:
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is intended to be taken by a range of people: existing electricians, plumbers, gas fitters, facilities managers, handymen, kitchen fitters
No books are required for this course. We will provide handouts during the training.
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You should bring the following with you to your course:
Candidates who successfully complete the LCL Awards Accredited Electrical Safe Isolation course written and practical assessment will receive a certificate of competence.
Skills Training Group’s in-house Electrical Safe Isolation course can also be delivered at a reduced cost.
Call our office on 0808 164 2780 and speak to one of our friendly customer service team. They will discuss dates and availability and can take payment by debit or credit card to confirm your place.
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The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 sets out the general health and safety duties of employers, employees and the self-employed. The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, which were made under the Act, require precautions to be taken against the risk of death or personal injury from electricity in work activities.
Duties are placed on employers to ensure, amongst other things, that employees engaged in such work activities on or near electrical equipment implement safe systems of work, have the technical knowledge, training or experience to carry out the work safely, and are provided with suitable tools, test equipment and personal protective equipment appropriate to the work they are required to carry out.
Contact usJust a 10-minute walk from both Paisley Gilmour Street train station and the St James’ train station and a 5-minute drive from Glasgow airport, our Paisley centre is convenient to attend. Free parking is also available on-site.
Our Dalgety Bay Training Academy provides free onsite parking and is just a 10-minute walkfrom Dalgety Bay train station.
In short, anywhere. We have two training centres in Paisley, next to Glasgow Airport & Dalgety Bay, Fife. We can deliver courses nationwide on your premise for class sizes of 6+ students.
Is your Safe Isolation course suitable for single-phase or multi-phase?
Yes, we can tailor courses to make them as realistic as possible to your working environment.
If you are booking in multiple learners, please contact our customer service team on 0141 889 4516 and we can arrange volume discounts.
Please contact our customer service team on 0141 889 4516 and we will try our best to accommodate you.
Yes, our courses are accredited by LCL Awards, a leading building services accreditation body.
For large organisations, we can manage your training diary, booking in courses and delivering the training nationwide at your outlets.
Call our customer service team on 0141 889 4516 or click book now and submit your details online and we will contact you to process your booking.
From July 2020, gas engineers presenting themselves for ACS assessment or re-assessment should declare by self-validating that they have technical knowledge or experience of safe electrical isolation. If they feel they are not competent to undertake safe electrical isolation, they are expected to undertake training to enable safe working practices before undertaking ACS assessments.