Authorised Person: High Voltage (Healthcare) (AP6)
Course for suitably experienced mechanical and electrical personnel who have been nominated for appointment as authorised persons high voltage with respect to high voltage distribution systems. A firm understanding of basic electrical principles and theory is beneficial but not essential.
Code
AP6
Duration
10 day course
Benefits for the learner
- 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 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. HTM 06-03 Safety Rules and Procedures.
- HV switchgear operation and maintenance.
- HV sub-station equipment and operation and maintenance.
- HV ring and radial system operation.
- Issue of permits, sanctions and limitations of access.
- Operating records and documentation.
- Types of protection.
- Types and applications of HV protective devices.
- Electricity standby supplies.
- Cable location and identification.
- Testing/commissioning of HV electrical distribution equipment.
- Grading of protection.
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.
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