The Safe Application of High Voltage Electrical Testing & Subsequent Receipt of Sanction for Test Documents

Course code: S8

Introduction

This course is designed to enable those who are required to carry out testing on high voltage equipment to become authorised to receive sanction for test documents relating to safe practices and legislation applicable to High Voltage power systems up to and including 15kV.

Participants

Personnel with prior knowledge of the inspection, operation, maintenance and repair of high voltage electrical power systems, who are to be responsible, as an authorised/ senior authorised person, for electrically testing systems following the receipt of sanction for test documents.

Aim

To provide candidates with the skill level required to enable them to be authorised to receive sanction for test documents.  It is not intended to train candidates in various types of testing, e.g. primary/secondary injection, pressure testing, etc.

Outline Contents

• Hazards associated with testing
• Review Statutory Regulations
• Operational and safety features of switchgear
• Safety lockout procedures
• Case studies associated with testing
• Operational procedures
• Proving dead/discharging
• Safety of Operations  during testing
• Practical exercises
• Competency assessment
• 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

• 16th – 18th Jan
• 16th – 18th Apr
• 8th – 10th May
• 16th – 18th July
• 3rd – 5th Sep
• 26th – 28th Nov

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