OP7

OP7 – Low Voltage Networks – Switching and Linking

Duration:

Two Day

Venue:

ASM, Trafford Park, Redditch B98 7AH

Course Objectives:

To train and assess persons who are to be authorised for operational switching on Low Voltage networks for isolating and making safe Low Voltage systems for work or testing. Delegates will be trained how to access and safely work on associated LV equipment within the environment.

On completion of the course, delegates should be able to:

Safely access and work in an active substation environment

Recognise key hazards relating to testing on electrical networks

Understand their personal and corporate responsibilities under all appropriate legislation

Understand relevant company safety procedures

Understand and follow the correct emergency actions in the event of an incident

Understand the concept of phase rotation and the implications of incorrect rotation

Understand reverse polarity and the consequences of incorrect polarity

Understand LV network configuration and running arrangements

Demonstrate operational switching on LV systems

Demonstrate the requirements for isolating and making safe LV systems for work or testing

Demonstrate the basic requirements for carrying out repairs to faulted or damaged LV cables

Demonstrate test and fault re-energising and location equipment

Demonstrate the use of test and fault re-energising and location equipment