The Authorising Persons up to 11,000V course provides learners with the knowledge, skills, and competence required to safely manage and authorise work on high‑voltage electrical systems operating up to 11kV. This industry‑focused programme covers the essential responsibilities of an AP, ensuring candidates can implement safe systems of work, understand HV operational procedures, and correctly oversee switching, isolation, and permitting activities.
Through a blend of theory, practical demonstrations, and scenario based assessments, learners develop a deep understanding of HV equipment, network operation, risk control, and the critical decision‑making involved in authorising high‑voltage work. This course ensures that candidates are fully prepared to carry out duties in alignment with recognised HV safety rules and organisational procedures
Course content
- Health and Safety at Work Act & Electricity at Work Act regulations.
- Electrical hazards and effects of electricity on the body.
- Understanding the arc blast hazard
- Causes of electrical accidents
- Human factors.
- Operational and safety features of switchgear
- Substations and safety requirements
- Secondary hazards and emergency conditions
- High voltage safety rules
- Key safes and multihasp systems
- Test equipment for proving dead
- Application of electrical protection on industrial power systems
- Transmission and generation overview.
- Practical exercises.
Who should attend?
- Individuals who are being appointed or prepared for the role of HV Authorising Person up to 11kV
- Electrical engineers, senior technicians, and HV operational staff
- Supervisors or managers responsible for issuing HV permits or overseeing HV operations
- Personnel progressing from LV AP roles into HV authorisation
- Anyone required to demonstrate competency in safe switching, isolation, and HV system control
- Staff operating within utilities, manufacturing, rail, renewable energy, industrial, or commercial HV environments
Certifications
Candidates who successfully complete the course and both theoretical and practical assessments will receive the SWALEK training competence certificate and report, as well as the EUSR certificate. Candidates who fail will receive the SWALEK training attendance certificate.