This course is suitable for anyone whose work requires a basic understanding of the safe use of electricity (i.e. plant operatives, maintenance engineers, caretakers). Although not expected to carry out electrical duties, an understaning of how to work safely with electrical equipment is required.
DurationThe safe control of electricity is a fundamental requirement for anyone who is involved in working with electricity, in any capacity.
Course Content
This course is suitable for anyone whose work requires a basic understanding of the safe use of electricity (i.e. plant operatives, maintenance engineers, caretakers). Although not expected to carry out electrical duties, an understaning of how to work safely with electrical equipment is required.
The course gives an overview of the legislative requirements and non-statutory regulations that must be complied with, combined with basic safety and isolation procedures.
Introduction and overview
Employer/employee responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act
An overview of the Electricity at Work Regulations
Introduction to BS 7671 and its relationship to statutory legislation
Understanding of electric shock and its effects on the body
Safe isolation procedure/ theory
Protective devices
RCD’s and RCBO’s
Identifying unsafe electrical situations
Safe isolation procedure/practical assessment
Birmingham Electrical Training (BET) was founded in 1991 by a group of local electrical contractors as an organisation dedicated to assisting young people in the West Midlands to gain access to the electrical industry and also provide local electrical contractors with a dedicated high quality apprenticeship training provider.
BET support over 300 apprentices, and in the 2019-20 academic year achieved an overall achievement rate of 78%, this percentage is above the national average for the last year..
We work and organise electrical apprenticeships with local electrical contractors who provide employment and ‘on the job training’, which contributes evidence for their NVQ logbook. ‘Off the job’ training is delivered at our dedicated training centre in Birmingham by our dedicated team of tutors and training officers.
BET and its staff has a commitment to providing the best quality training for the next generation of local and national electricians by uniquely providing electrical apprenticeships that are the recognised form of entry into the electrical industry.
BET believes that it provides the young person a good grounding and the relevant industry approved education providing the help and support through the transition from school education to a successful career in the electrical industry.We also offer commercial training in the installation and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment, upscaling courses for electricians.
The NVQ is achieved via work/site based assessment and portfolio building and AM2. Full support and guidance from an Able Skills NVQ Assessor will be provided and readily available throughout. NVQ Level 3 is a requirement for those looking to achieve JIB Gold Card status.
If you wish to apply for this programme, please note that spaces are highly competitive and this course is at capacity, please be aware you will automatically be added to a waiting list.
Whether you are starting your professional career or looking to upskill our variety of courses covers all levels. We offer MOT Courses, Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Hybrid & Electric Vehicle and many more.
This course completes the required element to underpin an apprenticeship in electrical installation. It is a valuable course which increases employability within the Building Services industry.
This City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) qualification is for individuals who want to work as electricians in the building services engineering sector. This qualification does not make candidates fully qualified electricians.
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