Course code
MEDL
Days
1 day
Category
Electrical
Tags
Healthcare
Accreditation
City & Guilds Assured
Training method
Scheduled, Onsite available
Electrical installations in medical locations BS7671:Section 710
MEDL
Course Details
To examine the requirements of BS7671: Section 710, including the scope and practical application, for new and existing electrical installations.
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Who is the course for
This course is for estates managers and officers, electrical supervisors, electricians and maintenance staff, who have a responsibility for electrical installations in the healthcare environment.
Aims & objectives
To examine the requirements of BS7671: Section 710, including the scope and practical application, for new and existing electrical installations.
BY THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
- – Define the scope of BS7671: Section 710
- – Recognise the risks involved with use of electrical equipment in medical locations
- – Identify the practical aspects of electrical installations in medical locations
- – State the requirements of new electrical installations in accordance with BS7671: Section 710
- – Identify the requirements of electrical alterations and additions to existing installations in accordance with BS7671: Section710
- – Identify the requirements for inspection and testing of electrical installations in accordance with BS7671: Section 710
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Course FAQs
For Authorised Persons (Electrical LV), HTM 06-02 recommends retraining every 3 years.
For Authorised Persons (Electrical HV) in healthcare, HTM 06-03 recommends retraining every 3 years, with the same recommendation for those working in the commercial sector.
Yes and no. You do need to be working in a healthcare environment, but we do offer a mechanical to electrical conversion course for non-electrical staff who will be required to work on and around electrical machines and equipment.
On completion of the course delegates will be able to diagnose simple electrical faults and have an understanding of the possible causes and carry out necessary isolations and repairs, whilst understanding their limitations and hazards associated with the electrical systems and machines.
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