Main Earth Bonding & Safe Isolation training course

A 1 day training course that introduces learners to the safe working procedures required to safely extend a main earth bonding conductor to a gas meter as required by the Electricity at Work Regulations and Safe Working Practices.

N.B. The Safe Isolation portion of this course is optional.

Pre-requisite/entry requirements

Learners must hold one of the following core qualifications and have sufficient electrical experience:

• CCN1
• CMA1
• CESP1

Benefits of attending for the learner

• Learners will receive training on how to carry out the extension of the earth bonding conductor to a gas meter safely and within the safe working practices as laid down under the Electricity at Work Regulations.

Benefits of attending for the employer

• Employers can be confident that their employees are carrying out their work safely and within the statutory regulations.

What you will learn

Course content:

• Dangers of Electricity
• Electricity at Work Regulations
• Earthing of Electrical Systems
• Safe Isolation
• Complete earth bonding of a gas pipe

What qualifications will you achieve?

• Upon successful completion of the course, the learner will be issued with a City & Guilds accredited qualification in 5831 Scheme Unit 870 (if both Main Earth Bonding & Safe Isolation are achieved), or an ERS accredited qualification if only Main Earth Bonding is achieved.

How is this training delivered?

• Learners will be taught in both a classroom and a practical environment.
• Learners will be assessed via a practical assessment and multi-choice question paper.

What do I need to bring with me?

• Learners must bring their current ACS certificates, Gas Safe card, two passport photos, PPE and tools.
• All reference materials will be provided.