Authorised Person: Low Voltage (Healthcare) - Refresher training course

A 3 day training course for experienced mechanical and electrical personnel who are currently practicing as low voltage authorised persons and have been nominated for re-appointment as authorised person electrical with respect to LV distribution and installations, or supervising work on LV installations. 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.

Benefits of attending for the learner

• Understanding and compliance with legislation, continuous professional development.
• Better communication with colleagues.

Benefits of attending for the employer

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

What you will learn

• You will revisit the 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.

What qualifications will you achieve?

• The output from this course is a recommendation to support an Authorising Engineer's decision when considering the appointment of Authorised Person's.

How is this 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.

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.