Benefits
This course has been designed to provide Aerial Installers with an awareness course of the electrical installation requirements in a dwelling. The course will provide a basic electrical competency. The course starts with a reminder of the need for risk assessment in health & safety legislation, the part “P” Regulations and a refresher on fundamental dangers of electricity. The theme continues with the requirements of an installation, new circuit of minor works to BS 7671:2008. The course provides circuit wiring practicals, testing requirements and a specific module on Earthing and Bonding for safety.
Content – Day One
Legislation and Regulation
Electricity at Work Act 1989
Building Regulations Part “P
BS 7671:2008
Effects of current on the human body
The effect of shock
Factors affecting severity of shock
Limiting the shock
Limiting the voltage
Limiting contact time
BS 7671:2008
Scope, Principle Requirements
Definitions
Assessment of Characteristics
Protection for Safety
Selection and Erection
Inspection and Testing
Content – Day Two
Earthing and Bonding
Refreshing the Earthing and Bonding Requirement
Introduction to leakage current
Bonding of an aerial system
Mesh (functional) earthing
Temporary bonding for safety
Practical Wiring
Installation of a ring, and radial circuit
Single switch lighting
Two way switch lighting
Bonding to the installation
Practical Testing and completion of a minor works certificate
Learning style
The course is modular providing both theory and practical requirements of electrical installations. During the course the delegates will wire a number of domestic circuits to provide in depth knowledge of the installation requirements including earthing and bonding and the possible functional need to bond aerial systems. The requirements to inspect and test, work carried out in the domestic installation will be explained and practical testing with a completion of the required form to BS 7671:2008.
Who should attend?
The course is suitable for all Aerial Installers who have a need to know the dangers of electricity and the basics of domestic wiring installations. The requirements of Earthing and Bonding for both Safety and Functional purposes are covered.
Duration: 2 day
Venues: Towcester, Northampton
Certification: Successful delegates will receive a Certificate of Completion by Trans-Euro Ltd
Costs
- Members price £225.00
- Non-members price £310.00
