High Voltage Operational Safety

  • Objectives

    By the end of the course the candidates will have:

    • A knowledge of current Safety Legislation associated with the control and operation of a High Voltage networks

    • Be aware of switchgear designs and operational duties

    • Described in general terms, the safety and access requirements for High Voltage substations

    • Prepared and carried out switching schedules for safe operation on High Voltage systems and in accordance with appropriate safety rules

    • Operated High Voltage switchgear during practical exercises

    • Completed safety documents (permits to work etc) and discussed the requirements

    • Appreciate the method of testing and identification of High Voltage equipment

    • Appreciate the basic protection requirement for High Voltage systems

    Content

    Monday

    • Arrival & Registration

    • Introduction to the Course

      • Domestic arrangements, Objectives, Network Familiarisation

    • High Voltage Switchgear & Plant, Internal Operation

    • High Voltage Switchgear Fault Ratings

    • Entry to operational areas

    • Site authorisation assessment/off system practical assessment

    Tuesday

    • Health & Safety Requirements

    • High Voltage Safety Rules

      • Operational Procedures

    • Switching schedule preparation

    • Safety Documents

    Wednesday

    • Operational Procedures

    • Switching Terminology and Schedule Preparation cont.

    • Switching Sequence

    • Practical Exercise (1) Switching: Substation Outage

    Thursday

    • Practical Exercise (2)

    • Cable Diversion

      • Includes cable identification, spiking, pressure testing, phasing out

    Friday

    • City and Guilds accredited written exam paper

    • Practical Exercise (3) Switching: Work on Multi Panel Switchboard

    • Course Review

    Audience

    Persons being considered for high voltage authorisation

    Maximum numbers

    12 delegates

    Duration

    5 days