Electrical safety for non electricians
Half day
Cost per delegate £45
Course objectives
Aimed at those people who are responsible for day to day maintenance of premises and departments, including premises officers, office managers, supported living project managers and deputies, team leaders and safety representatives.
The course will help delegates to understand the basic requirements for electrical safety in the workplace particularly when their role is to supervise and support others helping to contribute towards developing a safety culture.
Course content
Theory of electricity and relevant legislation
Workplace precautions and controls
Visual inspection of equipment
Safe practices when using equipment such as vacuum cleaners, office equipment, power tools and mowers
Portable appliance testing (PAT) what it means and how it works
Electrical FAQs such as:
- How do I know if my electrical equipment is safe?
- How do I know if my electrical installation is safe?
- When should I use a residual current device (RCD)?
- How often should I test my electrical equipment?
- What voltages are dangerous?
- Who has the responsibility to make sure everyone works safely?
- What should I do if I think I have seen an unsafe electrical installation or equipment?
This course is delivered by John Jackson, a qualified electrician, from Oakley Electrical Ltd
Award
This course is not externally accredited and therefore the content can be adjusted to meet individual requirements. A certificate of attendance will be provided.
Pre course reading
Delegates will be provided with handout material and no pre-course reading is necessary.
Assessment
This qualification is not externally but there will be a 12 question question multiple-choice test at the end of the session.
Pre-course reading & information
Candidates will be supplied with handouts and no pre-course reading is necessary although it helps to read your organisationelectrical safety rules before the course.
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Discounts and terms and conditions
If 3 places are booked on the same course we will give you a 5% discount. If 6 places are booked on the same course we will give you a 10% discount. To make a discounted booking please e-mail rlbransby@btconnect.com with your request and we can confirm if the places you need are available and give you details to make a direct payment into our bank. For more than 10 delegates it is often cheaper to have your own course, so contact rlbransby@btconnect.com to obtain an exact quotation
Terms and conditions key points
You may cancel a booking up to 21 days before the first course date for a full refund less £5 administration fee per person
You may substitute another person to take your place up to the first day of the course
We may cancel any course without notice and we will let you know as soon as we can and will return your fees. For full details of terms click here
