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Authorised person HV commercial

HVC

Course Details

Course code
HVC
Days
5 days
Category
Electrical
Tags
Commercial
Accreditation
City & Guilds Assured
Training method
Scheduled

To provide learners with the knowledge and skills to work safely on high voltage electrical systems and understand the dangers that these present.

To enable learners to issue safety documentation in compliance with current HSE legislation and a generic set of commercial safety rules and procedures.

Who is the course for

This course is for electrical engineering staff nominated to the role of Authorised Person (HV) in the commercial sector.

Learners must have a firm understanding of basic electrical principles and theory prior to attending this course.

Aims & objectives

To provide learners with the knowledge and skills to work safely on high voltage electrical systems and understand the dangers that these present.

To enable learners to issue safety documentation in compliance with current HSE legislation and a generic set of commercial safety rules and procedures.

 

BY THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

– Understand statutory safety regulations relating to HV safe working practices

– Follow procedures defined by a set of generic commercial safety rules and procedures

– Issue and cancel a Permit to Work / Sanction to Test

– Perform cable location and identification

– Carry out HV pressure testing of cables and vacuum circuit breakers

– Safely confirm HV cables dead using a cable spiking gun

– Understand and operate HV protection systems

– Practically carry out earthing of switchgear and cables

– Carry out live HV phasing

– Complete operating records and documentation

– Operate and maintain HV switchgear

Upcoming Courses

Take a look at where you will train

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 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.

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