Competent Person: Low Voltage (Healthcare) training course

A 2 day training course for electrical staff who are to be nominated for competent persons duties required by HTM's. Learners should have a firm understanding of basic electrical principles. The course is also relevant to works managers and supervisors as an introduction to electrical safety and the law.

Benefits of attending for the learner

• A greater understanding and compliance with HTM 06-02.

Benefits of attending for the employer

• Compliance with legislation and HTM 06-02.
• Better communication with colleagues and those involved in safe working procedures.
• Better documentation of safe working procedures.

What you will learn

• Dangers of Electricity.
• Effects of current on the body.
• Methods of protection from electric shock.
• Testing of electrical installations.
• Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Roles and Duties HTM's.
• Requirements of GS38 test equipment.
• Working on equipment made dead.
• Working on live equipment.
• Issue of safe to work permit.
• Local house rules.

What qualifications will you achieve?

• You will receive a certificate of attendance from Develop Training Limited.
• This course incorporates assessment and certification under the City and Guilds Frontline Skills Framework Utilities 5831 scheme unit 878 Healthcare Safety Rules and Procedures Electrical.

How is this training delivered?

• Learners assessed, both in written and practical exercises.
• This course may include 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.

Learners undertaking this course might also consider:

• Authorised Person: Low Voltage (Healthcare) (AP5)
  5 day course for authorised persons for low voltage installations. Benefits hospital engineers in supervision of electrical services.