High Voltage Appreciation Course

  • Objectives

    By the end of this course participants will: -

    • Have a knowledge of current safety legislation associated with the control and operation of the high voltage system

    • Be aware, in general terms, of the safety and access requirements for high voltage substations

    • Be aware of the requirements to produce switching schedules. For the safe operation on HV systems

    • Have operated high voltage switchgear in accordance with the appropriate safety rules and procedures

    • Be aware of the requirements to complete a permit to work document

    • Gain an awareness of switchgear designs & ratings.

    Content

    Day One

    Arrival & Registration

    Introduction to the Course

    • Domestic Arrangements

    • Course Contents

    Current Safety Legislation

    High Voltage Safety Rules & Operational Procedures

    • Access to, and work in Operational Premises

    • Gain Familiarity with the 11kV System

    • Demonstration of the Internal operation of Switchgear

    • Site Authorisation Assessment

    • Operational Switching Sequences

    • Safety Precautions for Work on or near High Voltage Systems

    • Responsibilities of Persons

    Safe Systems of Work

    • Switching Terminology

    • Use and Preparation of Switching Schedules

    • Switching Schedule Exercise

    • Issue and Cancellation of Safety Documents

    Day Two

    Practical Switching on the 11kV System

    • Using a prepared switching schedule, course members will carry out operational work on the System in order to issue a Permit to Work

    Conclusion of Practical Exercise

    Course Closure & Review

    Audience

    Delegates wishing to gain an appreciation of the operational aspects of a high voltage system.

    Maximum numbers

    12 delegates

    Duration

    2 days.