Authorised Person: Low and High Voltage (MOD) - Refresher training course

A 5 day training course for authorised persons (electrical) who have a mandatory requirement to complete refresher training to remain eligible for continued appointment. Learners must also have attended the course Authorised Person: LV/HV MOD and have been a practising authorised person. Learners attending this course, who are to be appointed under MOD Safety Rules, should be in possession of a completed and countersigned log book at the beginning of the course.

Benefits of attending for the learner

• Continuous professional development, continued understanding and compliance with legislation.
• Better communication with colleagues. Coaching from highly experienced trainers and the opportunity to meet and interact with other AP's and AE's.

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

• Requirements of statutory regulation/legislation.
• Mandatory Safety Regulations and procedures (JSP 375 Vol. 3).
• HV Switchgear operation and maintenance.
• Electrical distribution equipment and its operation and maintenance.
• Application of Electricity Safety Regulations to HV distribution systems.
• Issue of Permit to Work.
• Issue of Sanction to Test.
• Methods of network operation.
• LV switchgear and equipment.
• Application of Electricity Safety Regulations to LV equipment and systems.
• 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.