Low Voltage Authorised Person Course (City & Guilds Accredited)

Train to be an authorised person responsible for limited switching operations on low voltage power systems with our authorised person training course.

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For more information call us on 01642 987 978 or email training@pass.co.uk for more information

Course Details

This course is intended to enhance candidate’s knowledge of statutory regulations, codes of practice, safety procedures and technical aspects of low voltage power systems.

The following elements are covered as part of this course:

• Electricity at Work Regulations
• Electrical hazards and precautions
• Outline of the design, construction, installation and maintenance of low voltage equipment
• Appreciation of earthing systems, power equipment and safety earths
• Outline of HV and LV installations (including incoming transformers)
• Electrical isolation and safety procedures
• Safety documentation (switching programme – lockout/tagout)
• Electrical permit to work
• Safe testing of low voltage electrical equipment and installations
• Risk assessment
• Application of low voltage protection
• Case studies
• Practical exercises

Course Entry Requirements

This course is ideally suited for personnel involved in the operation of low voltage installations (up to 1000 volts AC) for the purpose of commissioning, testing, inspection, maintenance or repair.

Anyone attending training must also have a good level of both spoken and written English.

Where is the Course?

As this course requires the use of specialist Low Voltage Switchgear equipment, we run it at our Stockton-On-Tees training centre.

The centre is designed to provide candidates with the most realistic training environment – inside we have authentic switchgear, transformers, marine HV equipment and more to ensure you’re actually working on the type of equipment you’ll encounter when working.

The address is as follows:

PASS – Stockton Centre
1 Alberto Street
Stockton-On-Tees
TS18 2BQ

About the PASS Training Centre

Our courses are led by our experienced tutors, each of whom has worked for several decades in the industry. When you’re not out performing practical tasks in the training centre, you’ll be in our classrooms learning the important theory behind your course, or relaxing in our canteen for your provided lunch.

The PASS Training Centre is in Stockton-On-Tees, which is situated in North East England. It’s within easy access from all major motorways such as the A1 and A19 and is excellent for anyone travelling from Sunderland, Durham, Newcastle and the surrounding area. If you are travelling from further away or overseas, we can help you with finding a place to stay during the course and ensure you have everything you’ll need during your stay.

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