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BPEC Electrical Safe Isolation Course (Single and Three-Phase)

Course code: XSAU041P

Subject area: Construction

Study level: Part Time

Course level: 3

Course details

Course time:

09:00 - 16:00

Days of week:

Monday

Course date:

1st Aug 2024 - 31st Jul 2025

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

The objectives of this training course are to enable learners to meet the requirements of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 in respect to safe isolation of electrical equipment and competence to prevent danger and injury.
Course Dates for 2025:

6th January, 10th February, 10th March, 28th April, 12th May and 16th June.

On this course you will learn:• Introduction to safe isolation • Why is electricity so dangerous? • Legislation, regulations and standards • Safe isolation procedures • Devices suitable for the purpose of isolation • Consequences of not using safe isolation techniques

Course units
The Safe Isolation training notes contain the following:
 • Introduction to safe isolation
• Why is electricity so dangerous?
• Legislation, regulations and standards
• Safe isolation procedures
• Devices suitable for the purpose of isolation
• Consequences of not using safe isolation techniques
Entry criteria
The training/assessment course is targeting candidates with the following background:  N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing or equivalent earlier certification; or  N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Heating and Ventilating (Domestic Installation) or equivalent earlier certification; or  N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Heating and Ventilating (Industrial and Commercial Installation) or equivalent earlier certification; or  N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Oil‐Fired Technical Services or equivalent earlier certification; or  N/SVQ Level 2/3 in Gas Installation and Maintenance or equivalent earlier certification

But delegates could also be drawn from the facilities and estates management fields.

Fee information
Course fee is £150. There may be government funding available for part/all of the course fees - please contact the college for more information.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 555 585 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

Course fees

19+ Fee:

Tuition Fee: £150.00

Exam Fee: £0.00

Total Cost: £150.00

19+ Reduced Fee:

Tuition Fee: £0.00

Exam Fee: £0.00

Total Cost: £0.00

Qualifications received
BPEC Electrical Safe Isolation Qualification