Safe Isolation of Electrical Installations (CPD)
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General Information
Course Structure and Learning Outcomes
This course has been developed for persons working in electrical related industries. i.e. Plumbers, Heating Engineers, Kitchen fitters, Mechanical Engineers and Appliance Installers. Its aim is to ensure learners are fully aware of and able to put in to practice the industry Safe Working Procedure for the Isolation of Electrical Supplies. The course is underpinned by the requirements laid down in the Electricity at Work Regulations and BS7671.
When working on any electrical installation whatever size it is imperative that operatives apply the correct isolation procedure every time to prevent injury to themselves and other users or engineers whilst work is taking place. Apply the industry standard procedure has been shown to prevent injury and reduce incidents of installations being made live whilst work is being carried out.
This course will deliver the knowledge and skills to ensure learners understand the requirements and can apply it on site.
- Understand and identify the current regulatory requirements and documents
- Understand the need for Safe Isolation of Electrical Circuits.
- Establish a Safe Working Procedure for the Isolation of Electrical Supplies
- Identify and use the correct tools for isolating electrical installations
- Apply the skills on realistic simulation
Prerequisites and Assessment
None, but learners should be working within the wider building services industry and have a knowledge of electrical installations.
Related Qualifications and Resources
Additional Learner and Centre Information
What Careers Can This Course Lead To?
This Continuing Professional Develop CPD course enhances the competence of those working across the sectors of the building services industry. It supports safer working practices for example plumbers, gas engineers, kitchen and bathroom fitters, mechanical engineers.
Holding this certificate can improve job prospects by demonstrating commitment to best practice and regulatory compliance.
What Progression Opportunities Will Be Available To Me After I've Completed This Course?
Learners who complete this CPD course may consider progressing to:
- LCL Awards Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018
- LCL Awards Level 3 Award in the In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
- Domestic Electrical Installer Certificate
- Protective Equipotential Bonding of Gas Installations within Dwellings (PEB)
Those pathways allow learners to extend their competence and increase their scope of work within electrical and building services roles.
What is Involved in Delivering This Course?
Centres delivering the Safe Isolation of Electrical Installation Course must be approved by LCL Awards and have teachers with relevant industry experience and appropriate teaching experience and or qualifications.
Assessment in the course involves a combination of multiple-choice questions, short written responses, scenario-based exercises, and observed practical tasks.
Centres must adhere to the requirements of the LCL Awards' Approved Centre Quality Management System and the Centre Agreement in delivering the course.
Centres delivering the Safe Isolation of Electrical Installations CPD must ensure they have the appropriate facilities and resources to provide both theoretical instruction and practical training.
Course delivery must include teaching based on current industry practices and regulatory guidance, ensuring learners are prepared to safely isolate electrical systems across a variety of installations.
Teachers must possess relevant industry experience and hold suitable teaching qualifications.
They must be competent in delivering the technical content related to electrical safety, regulations including the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and BS 7671, and safe working procedures in building services environments.
Assessment is carried out by the teacher in a Centre-based practical environment, and by oral questioning.
Learners must demonstrate correct use of tools, safe working practices, and an understanding of industry requirements for isolation procedures.
Centres must provide realistic simulation environments where learners can safely practice and demonstrate competency in safe isolation.