Healthcare professionals responsible for HV electrical system operation, safety compliance, and standby power under HTM 06-03.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Objective
• Compliance with legislation.
• An independent recommendation of suitability as an Authorised Person.
• Better documentation, communication and enforcement of safe working procedures.
Course content
• Requirements of statutory regulation/legislation. HTM 06-03 Safety Rules and Procedures.
• HV switchgear operation and maintenance.
• HV sub-station equipment and operation and maintenance.
• HV ring and radial system operation.
• Issue of permits, sanctions and limitations of access.
• Operating records and documentation.
• Types of protection.
• Types and applications of HV protective devices.
• Electricity standby supplies.
• Cable location and identification.
• Testing/commissioning of HV electrical distribution equipment.
• Grading of protection.
Exam
Learners complete practical exercises that involve the management, application and control of documentation.
Learners are continually assessed, both in written and practical exercises, and there are opportunities to work with a wide range of equipment that will support their knowledge in the field.
This course can be intense, it includes evening work, both the reading of course materials and completion of projects.
