Awareness of the Operation of High Voltage Power Systems

Access to substations & switchroomsIntroduction

This course is designed for electrical and non-electrical personnel with no previous experience of electrical HV power systems, who require substation/switchroom access for defined duties (not HV) within the substation/switchroom. Persons who would benefit from this course are those who require to work in the vicinity of but not on electrical power equipment, but not actually working on the electrical systems directly.

The course covers the safety requirements for working adjacent to electrical equipment, electrical hazards and precautions and the arrangement of equipment within the substation or switchroom, in addition to safety procedures, understanding of key safes and isolok systems and steps to be taken in an emergency.

Outline Contents

• Safety requirements
• Electrical hazards and precautions
• Arrangement of high voltage substations
• Basic high voltage safety procedures
• The role of protective relays
• Emergency conditions
• Demonstration of switchgear principles
• Electrical incidents
• Course review

Certification

Candidates who successfully complete the theoretical and practical competence assessments will receive a Faraday 'Competence' certificate, candidates who fail or do not wish to undertake the competence assessments will receive a Faraday 'Attendance' certificate.