The Safe Operation of Low Voltage Equipment course provides delegates with essential knowledge and practical skills required to safely operate, inspect and work around Low Voltage electrical systems up to 1000V AC. This training focuses on identifying LV hazards, applying safe working practices, understanding safe isolation procedures, and ensuring compliance with electrical safety legislation and organisational safety rules.
Learners will gain a solid understanding of the risks associated with LV equipment, how to control those risks and how to conduct LV operations safely and competently. This course is suitable for individuals who operate LV equipment but are not necessarily appointed as Authorised Persons.
Course content
- Health and Safety at Work act & Electricity at work regulations.
- Electrical Hazards.
- Understanding the arc blast hazards.
- Low voltage safety rules.
- Test equipment for proving dead.
- Low voltage operational procedures.
- Fault energy.
- Safe Isolations.
- Protective devices.
- Electrical test equipment for use by electricians (GS38).
- Low voltage testing and maintenance.
- Practical exercises.
Who should attend?
- Technicians, maintenance staff and operatives working on or near LV systems
- Individuals required to operate or interact with LV Electrical equipment
- Engineers, Supervisors, and facility personnel responsible for LV safety
- Staff who need a solid grounding in LV operational safety but are not acting as Authorised Persons
- Anyone seeking to improve their understanding of safe LV electrical working practices
Certifications
Candidates who 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.