Details
1-day course
CPD Credit: 7 hours; Competence/s: 1
Course delivery options
Course overview
This course provides practical knowledge and awareness for working safely in high-voltage (HV) environments. It explains key principles of HV substation operations, safety procedures, and maintenance practices, helping you understand hazards, compliance requirements, and best practices for managing electrical installations.
Course aim
This course is designed to provide participants with essential knowledge and practical understanding of high-voltage (HV) substation operations and management. The rationale is to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance in HV environments through structured processes and best practices. Key topics include electrical risks and hazards, design and commissioning principles, roles and responsibilities, safe work procedures, and maintenance strategies. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to identify hazards, apply safety protocols, and manage HV installations effectively.
Course programme
- Welcome & Course Overview
- Module 1: Electrical Risks & Hazards
- Module 2: Design, Installation & Commissioning
- Module 3: Roles & Responsibilities
- Module 4: Operations & Work Procedures
- Module 5: Maintenance & Safety Protocols
- Module 6: Operation & Management of Electrical Installations
Prerequisites
This course is intended for Engineers, Technicians, and other personnel who work with or around electrical systems but are not necessarily involved in HV design or construction. Participants should have a basic electrical background or an understanding of electrical principles.
Learning outcomes/objectives
- Upon successful completion of this course, delegates should be able to:
- Define key concepts related to high-voltage (HV) systems, including electrical hazards, arc flash, and isolation procedures.
- Describe and explain the roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in HV operations and maintenance.
- Identify risks and hazards in HV environments and apply appropriate safety measures, PPE requirements, and isolation protocols.
- Outline and discuss best practices for design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of HV substations.
- Analyse and evaluate operational procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and legal requirements.
Who should attend?
Individuals with an electrical background who are seeking a high-level understanding of HV installation operations, management practices, and the principles that support safe and compliant HV system work.
Trainer profile
Peter Dunne is an experienced electrical professional with a background spanning high-voltage operations and technical training. Having completed his Electrical Apprenticeship and progressed through a variety of roles, he has developed extensive expertise in electrical safety, switching operations, authorisation programmes, and the safe management of HV and LV networks.
Throughout his career, Peter has worked closely with engineers, technicians, apprentices, and operational teams, supporting the development of competence and safe working practices across complex electrical environments. His practical industry experience allows him to bring real-world examples and operational insight into the classroom, helping learners understand not only the theory, but also its application in day-to-day operations.
Peter is passionate about developing people and promoting a strong safety culture. His engaging and practical approach to training ensures that learners leave with greater confidence, enhanced technical knowledge, and a clear understanding of the responsibilities associated with working on or around electrical systems.