Competent Electrical Person: Low Voltage Systems Healthcare Sector

There are no prerequisites for this course. 

• Understand the requirements of the Health Technical Memorandum aligned with BS7671.
• Identify the function, operational requirements and maintenance of low voltage systems within the Healthcare Sector.
• Understand the application of the requirements for working safely on low voltage systems within the Healthcare Sector.

• Electrical safety rules and legislation including Health and Safety at work etc Act 1974, The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
• SHTM06-02 Electrical Procedures
• Type of live work requiring authorisation
• Production of safety documentation including SHTM06-02 LW1 for Live work testing
• Practical isolations of platform plant motors and testing according to a Planned Maintenance Routine (PMR)
• Earth Loop Impedance Testing

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 is a classroom based course with practical training exercises underpinning knowledge gained.