Authorised Person: Low Voltage Systems

There are no prerequisites for this course.

• Understand the Function and Operational Requirements of Low Voltage Systems.
• Understand the application of the requirements for working safely on low voltage systems
• Identify the required maintenance and testing of low voltage systems

• Electrical safety rules and legislation including Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
• Safe Working Practices
• Roles and responsibilities
• Low voltage switchgear
• Safe isolation
• Motor principles and testing
• Protection principles
• Practical isolations of platform plant motors and testing according to a Planned Maintenance Routine (PMR)
• Hazardous areas applications
• Practical applications of hazardous areas Universal and Barrier Glands
• Inspection and Testing of LV Switchboards / Circuits
• Earth Loop Impedance and Insulation Resistance Testing
• Practical exercises on plant and single phase/poly phase systems demonstrating safe working and completing the appropriate documentation

Delegates will undertake a multiple-choice examination paper to demonstrate they have achieved the key learning outcomes detailed above.

Safety footwear, coveralls, safety glasses and gloves.

This course is classroom based with practical exercises to underpin knowledge gained.