This course is designed to provide learners with detailed knowledge and skills for performing practical electrical safety procedures and portable appliance testing. This unit is suitable for learners who are performing electrical safety procedures in an educational context.
Applying for this course is no longer possible as the closing date has passed.
Please email us at enquiries@sserc.scot if you would still like to register your interest.
Audience
School Technician staff. Access to this unit will be at the discretion of the centre.
Rationale
This course forms part of a suite of competency based CLPL for school support staff.
Cost
£240
Outcomes
Outcome 1
You will be introduced to electrical safety procedures and regulations. The tutorials for this outcome will focus on:
- legislation
- safety procedures
- record keeping
- identification of common faults.
Outcome 2
In this outcome you will be introduced to basic electrical theory and portable equipment testing. The tutorials for this outcome will focus on:
- using ohms law in calculations
- calculating correct fuse values
- choosing the correct cable for equipment class
- correctly wiring a plug top for different equipment classes
- operating a portable appliance tester (PAT).
Why Should You Attend?
This unit is intended as a stand-alone unit for the career long professional learning of those working as technical support staff in education.
Programme
Day 1 morning
Introduction
Legislation
Risks and the need for good working practices.
Inspection and test schedules
Record Keeping
LUNCH
Day1 afternoon
Demonstrations of formal visual and full inspection tests.
Identifying Class I and II equipment
Damage avoidance to equipment under test.
PLENARY
Day 2 Morning
Assessment preparation and practice tests.
Assessed Practicals
LUNCH
Day 2 afternoon
Revision and Q&A
Written assessment.
EVALUATIONS AND PLENARY
Commitment
Attend on 2 days and undergo both written and practical assessment. It is recommended that a refresher course be undertaken every 5 years.
The course will be held at SSERC in Dunfermline. Our SSERC buildings are at 2 Pitreavie Court, Dunfermline, KY11 8UU. SSERC is a short (5-10 minutes) walk from Rosyth railway station and close to the end of the A823(M) spur off Junction 2 of the M90 motorway. Car journey times (approximately): Edinburgh – 30 min; Glasgow – 60 min; Aberdeen – 2.5 hours; Inverness – 3 hours.
