Awareness of the Operation of High Voltage Power Systems
Course code: S2 - Access to substations & switchrooms
Introduction
This course is designed for electrical and non-electrical personnel with no previous experience of electrical HV power systems, who require substation/switchroom access for defined duties within substations/switchrooms. 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 acess 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. 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
- 22nd Feb
- 29th Mar
- 7th May
- 9th Jul
- 3rd Sep
- 18th Oct