Digital Online Learning: HV Switching and Distribution Systems Awareness

There are no prerequisites for this course. 

• Gain an understanding of electrical hazards and risk management.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of the members of a team working under a permit.
• Understanding of High Voltage terminology

• Safety regulations Health and Safety at Work etc, Act 1974, The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
• Electric shock effects
• First aid procedures
• Permit to work systems
• Authorisation levels
• Effects of faults on switchgear
• HV/LV Protection Relays overview
• Switchgear types and principles of operation
• Generator operation
• Control and capability diagrams
• Synchronization
• Load flow and load stability

On completion of the full digital programme each delegate will undertake a multiple-choice examination paper to demonstrate they have achieved the key learning outcomes detailed above. The assessment has a pass mark of 80%.

Delegates can access this course from any location with internet access and work through it at their own pace.