RFT for High Voltage Switching and Operations Training Course

Description

Course Overview The purpose of this course is to equip personnel working with, or associated with, High Voltage Systems, with the knowledge they require to carry out their functions in a safe and competent manner. The Course is applicable to both those carrying out High Voltage Operations, be that Switching, Installation or Maintenance Works, and Persons who deal with these systems from a managerial or supervisory perspective. It will offer a structured approach to High Voltage Training, in that all relevant aspects of the subject area are addressed in detail and followed by Practical Exercises. It will provide participants with a solid foundation in both the theoretical and practical aspects of the operation of High Voltage Systems and Equipment. This course is designed to provide an awareness of the risks associated with these systems and the methods used to control and minimise Who should attend? This Course is designed to be suitable for varied groups, including: • Facilities and Maintenance Managers • Facility Engineers and Technicians • High Voltage System Operators • Plant Electricians • Project Managers and Project Engineers • Maintenance Technicians Course Content • Principles of Electrical Safety • Lock-Out / Tag-Out (LOTO) & Testing of Isolations • Electrical Drawings and Switching Plans • Electrical Safety Legislation & Standards • Principles of Arc-Flash and Arc-Blast • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Test Equipment • High Voltage Switchgear and Transformers • General Electrical Theory & Concepts • Electrical Circuits and Protection • Principles of Risk Assessment Course Certification Successful Candidates will receive a City & Guild Accredited Certificate in High Voltage Switching and Operations.