Authorised Person: Low Voltage Healthcare (AP5)

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Course overview

Course for suitably experienced mechanical and electrical personnel who have been nominated for appointment as authorised person electrical with respect to LV distribution and installations, or supervising work on LV installations. Learners who attend this course should have a firm understanding of basic electrical principles and theory. The course is primarily for hospital engineers and technicians involved in the supervision of electrical services and the application of HTM 06-02 to these systems.

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Code
AP5

Duration
5 day course

Benefits for the learner

Understanding and compliance with legislation.
Better communication with colleagues.

Benefits for the employer

Compliance with legislation.
An independent recommendation of suitability as an Authorised Person.
Better documentation, communication and enforcement of safe working procedures.

What you’ll learn on this course

Requirements of statutory regulation/legislation. Statutory Safety Regulations (EAWR 89). Safety Regulations and procedures under HTM 06-02.
Safe Systems of Work.
LV distribution switchgear and equipment.
Application of EAWR 89 to LV installations.
Completion and application of Safety Programmes.
Permit to Work. Issue of Certificate of Authorisation for Live Working.
Completion of Operating Log. Operating records and documentation.
Cable location and identification.
Electricity Standby Supplies.
Earthing Systems.

What do I need to bring with Me?

Learners can bring with them any materials used by their own employer, copies of risk assessments or management systems so that they can see how their materials fit in to the context of the training.
Learners should bring safety boots and safety glasses, and waterproof clothing for outdoor practical exercises.

How is the training delivered?

Learners complete practical exercises that involve the management, application and control of documentation.
Learners are continually assessed, both in written and practical exercises, and there are opportunities to work with a wide range of equipment that will support their knowledge in the field.
This course can be intense, it includes evening work, both the reading of course materials and completion of projects.

Qualifications available

This course incorporates assessment and certification under the City and Guilds Accredited Scheme.
The output from this course is a recommendation to support an Authorising Engineer's decision when considering the appointment of Authorised Person's.

Instructor

April 2022 - Paul Wilson
Robbie was excellent throughout. Very enthusiastic given the difficult virtual world we are currently in. Course material very good, no improvements necessary.
March 2022 - Paul Teasey
Clive was a fantastic tutor who delivered the course content in a professional but easy to understand manner, great guy
December 2020 - Dave Clark
Robbie was an excellent tutor who made the subject a pleasure to learn
October 2020 - Nathan Simpson
easy going, relaxed and supportive tutor,
October 2020 - Graham McIntosh
Flexible relaxed learning environment catering for all skill levels.
September 2020 - Craig Slessor
Varied and very unusual lunches The commoradery of others attending the course
September 2020 - David Wiseman
Pleasant atmosphere
January 2020 - Robert Williams
The pace of the course as well as it's location.
January 2020 - Stephen Cross
Candidates sharing varying experience from work activities.
December 2019 - Dean William Riddell
Stuart made the course very enjoyable and relatable to tasks which we undertake at work.
October 2019 - Mark Joyce
Staff and learners were all very helpful
October 2019 - Martin Kelly
the course was well structured
October 2019 - Alan Baynes
The instructors fair and laid back approach treating all candidates equally.
October 2019 - Stephen Sellick
Practice circuit Isolations
August 2019 - Clive Myatt
Local to work