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Authorised person HV commercial HVC

This course has been developed for electrical engineering staff nominated for the role of Authorised Person (HV) in the commercial sector. This course provides learners with the knowledge and skills to work safely on high voltage electrical systems and understand the dangers that these present.

Skills / Knowledge

  • Cable location and identification
  • HV protection systems
  • Live HV phasing
  • Operating records and documentation
  • Permit To Work
  • Safe Working Practices
  • Statutory safety regulations
  • Switchgear and cables

Issued on

July 9, 2024

Expires on

Does not expire

Earning Criteria

Optional

course
Through a multiple-choice assessment, the learner has demonstrated their understanding of statutory safety regulations relating to HV/LV safe working practices, how to issue and how to cancel safety documents. They have confirmed their knowledge of HV protection systems, earthing of switchgear and cables, live HV phasing, and operating records and documentation.
course
Through a practical assessment the learner has demonstrated how to perform cable location and identification, how to carry out HV pressure testing of cables and vacuum circuit breakers. They have shown their skills in carrying out earthing of switchgear and cables, live HV phasing, how to operate and maintain HV switchgear, and to complete Permit to Work for repair and logbook entries.