Details
1-day course
CPD Credit: 7 hours; Competence/s: 1
Course Delivery Options
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
Martin O'Neill
A qualified electrician with broad experience in LV and HV electrical systems, Martin specialises in installation, commissioning, fault-finding, system operations, and safe work procedures in industrial and utility environments. For the past 10 years, he has specialised in training and competency development, delivering high-quality instruction in HV operations, electrical safety, substation practices, and industry standards. His teaching style combines extensive hands-on experience with clear, practical guidance, ensuring learners gain both confidence and competence when working on electrical systems. Martin’s background is supported by key industry qualifications, including Train the Trainer (QQI Level 6), Senior Electrical Trade, City & Guilds Intermediate Electronics, Arc Flash Awareness, and Electrical, Isolation & Tagging Procedures. He enjoys passing on his experience to the next generation of electrical professionals and is always eager to support learners at every level.
Please contact the CPD Training Team for further information on scheduled course dates and In-Company options.