Who is the course for

This course is aimed at electricians, maintenance staff and engineers who may be nominated as a Competent/Skilled Person working in the healthcare environment and in accordance with HTM 06-02 as, or aspiring to, the role of Competent/Skilled Person Electrical.

Aims & objectives

To gain the knowledge and skills required to carry out the role of Competent Person LV (Electrical) in preparation for the formal appointment process as required by HTM 06-02.

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

• – State the key roles and duties of the Competent Person (LV) as specified in HTM 06-02
• – Give examples of safety documents in accordance with HTM 06-02
• – Specify the safety guidance for carrying out work on electrical systems
• – Demonstrate safe methods of work in accordance with HTM 06-02
• – Identify examples of where a Permit to Work is required in accordance with HTM 06-02
• – Explain the safety precautions taken when temporarily leaving a work area
• – Identify the need for inspection and testing of completed electrical work
• – Identify the statutory requirements that the HTM 06-02 safe systems of work, assist in meeting

Prerequisites for this course

The guidance covered on this course is Health Technical Memorandum 06-02: Electrical safety guidance for low voltage systems. We recommend that you bring your own copy so that you can make notes.