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 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.
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These are simple jobs that with a little skill and confidence you can do yourself. You only need to know some basic rules and know how to check your work so you can safely complete the task.
This course provides an excellent introduction to electrical installation within the construction industry and is the first step towards a successful career as an Electrician.
This course is perfect if you currently do not work within the electrical industry but may wish to do so and it will develop your understanding and skills of electrical installation.
Level 2 courses are assessed by a range of methods including online multiple-choice exams, practical assessments, and written assignments.
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