Electrical Awareness Training
Details
Understanding electrical hazards is essential for workplace safety and legal compliance. The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, enforced under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, require employers to ensure that employees working with or near electrical systems are adequately trained to prevent accidents and injuries.
Who is the course aimed at?
Anyone who may come into contact with electricity/electrical appliances in the course of their work duties and/or those who are responsible for such individuals.
Course Objectives
This Electrical Awareness Training Course provides essential knowledge on electrical hazards, risk assessment, safe working practices, and emergency procedures, following HSE guidance on electrical safety. Participants will learn how to identify electrical risks, implement control measures, and ensure compliance with UK safety standards.
Ideal for construction workers, maintenance personnel, site managers, and safety officers, this training equips professionals with the expertise needed to manage electrical risks effectively, reducing workplace incidents and improving overall safety.
Certification
This course certification is provided by Safetymen
Validation Length
Upon completion this course certification is valid for 3 year(s)
Training Methods
- Classroom
- Client Premises
- Virtual
Course Duration
The length of this course is Half a Day
Pricing
| Number of Learners | Per Person | Premium Price * |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 4 | £139 | £169 |
| 5 - 5 | £120 | £150 |
| 6 - 6 | £110 | £140 |
| 7 - 7 | £100 | £130 |
| 8 - 8 | £95 | £125 |
| 9 - 10 | £89 | £119 |
| 11 - 11 | £82 | £112 |
| 12 - 12 | £76 | £106 |
* Our premium price is for courses that are held during the evenings or on weekends for your convenience
Prerequisites
The following list of prerequisites are required to take this course:
- 16 years or older
- free from the effects of drugs and alcohol
- fluent in spoken and written English
What to Bring
The following items are required to bring on the day of the course:
- Valid Photo ID - For example Passport or Driving License
- Clean comfortable clothing, suitable for classroom
- Lunch, if attending a full day at our Training Centre (although there are many local eateries nearby) - tea and coffee are provided
Course Content
- Basic electrical principles
- The dangers of electricity
- Safe working practices (isolation and live working)
- Protection from electric shock
- Excess current protection
- The importance of safe and secure electrical connections
- Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
- Inspecting and check electrical equipment for safety