Advanced Refresher Training in the Safe Operation of High Voltage Power Systems

Course code: S5

Introduction

This is an advanced training programme that requires a good foundation of electrical knowledge.  It is designed to refresh the knowledge, skills and experience of the candidates relating to safe practices and legislation applicable to High Voltage power systems.

Participants

Personnel experienced in carrying out High Voltage switching duties up to and including 15kV and testing, as a senior authorised person, associated with the safe operation of electrical power systems and who previously attended a course such as the S4.

Aim

To provide refresher training to senior authorised personnel with a responsibility for carrying out High Voltage switching duties and the issue of permits to work/sanctions for test associated with such work.

Outline Contents

• Review Electrical statutory regulations
• Causes of electrical accidents
• Review Electrical hazards and precautions
• Case studies
• Application of electrical protection
• An outline of electrical testing
• Practical exercises
• Fault situations and investigation
• Fault switching exercises
• 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

3 days

Course Dates

For courses undertaken at our UK training centre in 2012

• 12th – 14th Mar
• 3rd – 5th Apr
• 18th – 20th Jun
• 6th – 8th Aug
• 22nd – 24th Oct
• 19th – 21st Nov
• 10th – 12th Dec

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