Competent Person: Low Voltage (CP3)

Code

CP3

Duration

2 day course

Benefits for the learner

• Achieving a recognised certificate for a safe system of work in an electrical discipline with compliance to HSG85 Safe Working Practices.

Benefits for the employer

• The course will also be useful to Works Managers and Supervisors as an introduction to electrical safety and the law.
• Provision of suitable training as laid down by the Electricity at Work Act, with emphasis on HSG85 Safe Working Practices.
• Certification and documentary evidence of electrical competency to be held with Human Resources.

What you’ll learn on this course

• Dangers of Electricity.
• Effects of current on the body.
• Methods of protection from electric shock.
• Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Roles and Duties of personnel in accordance with "The Company" Safety Rules.
• Requirements of GS38 test equipment.
• Safe Isolation & Testing for Dead on electrical installations as per HSG85.
• Working on equipment made dead.
• Working on live equipment.
• Receipt of safety documents.
• An introduction to "The Company" Electrical Safety Rules.

What do I need to bring with Me?

• The learners do not need to bring anything with them except for appropriate PPE as issued by their Companies for use within their work environment.