Description

Access Electrics Course outline 

Essential Electrics and Safe Isolation (15 days) 

Essential Electrics and Safe Isolation course is made up of 6 modules incorporating the Safe Isolation of Single/Multi – Phase Systems:-

• Module 1: Basic electrical theory (mandatory)
• Module 2: Heating controls and wiring.
• Module 3: Fault finding techniques.
• Module 4: Common components used in the Gas Industry.
• Module 5: Common components used in the Refrigeration Industry.

Domestic Electrical Installer  ( 5 days ) 

• Electrical Safety legislation, Regulations Standards and Terminology
• Applicable Building Regulations for Domestic Electrical Installations
• Domestic Electrical Circuit Design Specifications
• Domestic Electrical Installation Pre-Work Survey/Risk Assessments
• Installing Domestic Electrical Circuits
• Domestic Electrical Earthing and Bonding Requirements
• Identification of Mains Position Components and Protective Devices
• Safe Isolation Procedures
• Inspecting, Testing and Commissioning Single Phase Domestic Electrical Circuits
• Special Locations and Installations
• Identification of Unsafe Domestic Electrical Situations
• Recording of Electrical Test Results, Completion of Certification and Notification Requirements
• Basic Understanding of 3 Phase Supplies.

18th Edition ( 5 days ) 

• the scope, object and fundamental principles of BS7671
• the definitions used within BS7671,
• how to assess the general characteristics of electrical installations
• the requirements of protection for safety of electrical installations
• the requirements for selection and erection of equipment for electrical installations
• the requirements of inspection and testing of electrical installations
• the requirements of special installations and locations as identified in BS7671
• the information contained within the appendices of BS7671.

On site job placement with a qualified electrician to gain the appropriate experience required (minimum 12 weeks) –

Teach A Trade will support you in every way possible to find a suitable placement with a reputable company. However, we can not guarantee a placement.

Following your on site experience you will return to the training centre to complete a Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification, Periodic Inspection Testing, Condition Reporting and Certification of Electrical Installations  

• Understand the requirements for completing the safe isolation of electrical circuits and installations
• Understand the requirements for the use of test instruments used to carry out inspection and testing of electrical installations
• Understand the requirements for completing the inspection of electrical installations
• Understand the requirements for testing before circuits are energised
• Understand the requirements for testing energised installations
• Understand the requirements for the initial verification, testing and commissioning of electrical installations
• Understand the requirements for the completion of electrical installation certificates and associated documentation
• Be able to confirm safe systems of work and the suitability of the electrical installation for initial verification
• Be able to test electrical installations prior to them being placed into service
• Be able to complete and report the outcome of the initial verification and issue the electrical installation certificate to the client
• Be able to commission the electrical installation
• Understand the requirements for periodic inspecting and testing of electrical installations.
• Understand the requirements for the completion of electrical installation condition reports and associated documentation.
• Be able to confirm safe systems of work and the suitability of the electrical installation for periodic inspection and testing.
• Be able to carry out testing of electrical installations
• Be able to complete and report the condition of the electrical installation to the client.

Pre-requisites 

There are no formal pre-requisites to this qualification but it is recommended that candidates should have suitable knowledge of electrical theory and ideally be working within the electrical or a related industry.