Course code
SSE
Days
1 day
Category
Electrical
Tags
Healthcare, Commercial
Accreditation
City & Guilds Assured
Training method
Scheduled, Onsite available
Safe switchroom and substation entry
SSE
Course Details
To provide learners with the knowledge to safely enter both low and high voltage electrical switchrooms, and substations, and to understand the dangers that these present.
To enable learners to receive safety documentation in compliance with HTM 06-03 and current HSE legislation.
ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN
ONSITE COURSE
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Who is the course for
This course is for those who are required to access to switchrooms and substations for work such as checking emergency lighting, servicing, pest control non electrical maintenance or assisting contractors.
Aims & objectives
This course is for those who are required to access to switchrooms and substations for work such as checking emergency lighting, servicing, pest control non electrical maintenance or assisting contractors.
BY THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
- – Identify the legislation and regulations relating to HV substations, HV and LV Switchrooms and safe working practices
- – List the dangers of electricity
- – Understand the function of protective devices
- – List the associated roles and duties
- – State the required entry documentation, permits, risk assessments and control measures
- – Identify potential hazards within a substation layout and contained equipment
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Our extensive practical facilities give learners the chance to gain valuable hands-on experience within a safe and controlled environment.
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.
You can download our learner handbook on our learners page.