AP/SAP High Voltage Competence Assessment

Created: 01/01/2008

A carefully designed programme designed by The Faraday Centre to assess candidates' safe switching practices when operating high voltage power systems on land and marine/offshore-based equipment. It is intended for candidates requiring independent external assessment of their level of competence.

The programme is carried out individually and includes theoretical, paper and practical assessment, covering:

• Summary of electrical protection
• Operational&safety features of switchgear
• Switching programme
• Risk assessment
• Electrical permit to work
• Sanction for test
• Limitation of access / restricted work document
• Practical demonstration and exercises

A full confidential report is issued to include details of the assessment and the recommendations of the candidates suitability for electrical authorisation in accordance with the clients' procedures.