Awareness of the Operation of High Voltage Power Systems

Course code: S2 – Access to substations & switchrooms

Introduction

Persons who would benefit from this course are those required to work in the vicinity of, but not on electrical power equipment. The course covers the safety requirements for working in the vicinity of High Voltage electrical equipment, it highlights electrical hazards and the precautions necessary to avoid danger. It also covers the arrangement of equipment within substations and switchrooms, in addition to safety procedures, understanding of key safes and Multi Hasp systems and steps to be taken in an emergency.

Participants

Electrical/non-electrical personnel with no previous experience of electrical power systems, who require Restricted Authorisation to permit access to areas containing High Voltage Electrical Apparatus with a view to undertaking specific duties.

Aim

To enable personnel to enter substations and switchrooms for specific duties and to recognise the dangers associated with high voltage power equipment, up to and including 15kV.  These duties may include:  meter reading, switchroom lighting, telephone repairs, cleaning, etc.

Outline Contents

• Safety requirements
• Electrical hazards and precautions
• Arrangement of high voltage substations
• Basic high voltage safety procedures
• The role of protective relays
• Emergency conditions
• Demonstration of switchgear principles
• Electrical incidents
• Course review

Certification

Candidates who successfully complete the theoretical and practical competence assessments will receive a Faraday “Competence” certificate, candidates who fail or do not wish to undertake the competence assessments will receive a Faraday “Attendance” certificate.

Course Duration

1 day

Course Dates

For courses undertaken at our UK training centre in 2012

• 20th Feb
• 26th Mar
• 30th Apr
• 5th Jul
• 13th Sep
• 15th Oct
• 6th Dec

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