Duration
7 hours
Group Size
Maximum 12 learners
Who should attend?
All persons starting work for the first time in the Highway Electrical industry, and those persons that do not hold a HERS registration card.
Pre-requisites
All learners must have successfully completed the 214 – Safe isolation Training course prior to completing this course.
Course aims
This course is designed for suitably qualified engineers and HERS registered operatives working within the Highway Electrical Sector. The course aims to provide these individuals with the knowledge and practical key skills required for work in the vicinity of DNO/IDNO equipment, including overhead power lines.
Course Objectives:
On completion of the course learners will:
- State the associated Hazards and Risks
- State the acceptable clearances between lighting columns and overhead lines
- State the different methods of providing a mains supply
- Describe their responsibilities regarding commissioning, maintenance, repair and emergency attention
- State the method of work to be adopted when working in the vicinity of live conductors
- List the PPE requirements
- Demonstrate the ability to correctly remove and replace a cut-out fuse carrier for isolation purposes and fuse
replacement. - Carry out a safe and secure isolation
- Carry out a polarity check.
Certification:
On completion, a multiple-choice assessment is to be completed. A HESA certificates will be issued for successful candidates for each module.
