FIA

Anyone that works on or near a live electrical supply is covered by the Electricity at Work Regulations and has a statutory duty of care to ensure that work is carried out by a competent person.For the alarm technician, this means that they must be able to demonstrate competency when working on fire alarm systems which are connected to an electrical supply, including the connection to the fused spur and control panel itself. This course will give delegates the demonstrable competence through training to carry out safe isolation, the selection of the correct cabling and its connection, testing and certification of an electric supply from the point of a fused spur. Whether installing a new panel or simply carrying out maintenance on an existing panel this course is a must for any technician.

THE COURSE

This is a two day course in which delegates will be given a thorough technical understanding of the regulations and principles relating to the electrical supply. From the point of the fused spur, to the panel and beyond, theoretical knowledge and practical application of skills combine to make this a thorough and comprehensive course and assessment. The assessment is conducted by NICEIC assessors to ensure that delegates adhere to the highest level of competence.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is a must for anyone working on or near live electrical supply for an alarm system and any associated electrical equipment. Installation engineers will gain the demonstrable competence through training required to run a supply from the fused spur to the required equipment. Maintenance engineers will be able to safely isolate any electrical equipment before carrying out work. In either case this course will help to reduce the risk of electrical injury, maintain compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations and reduce the risk of prosecution.

PROGRAM

1.       Legislation. Electricity at Work Regulations, BS 7671 (17^th Edn), BS 5839

2.       Basic Principles. How electricity works and simple calculations, Ohms Law

3.       Supplies. The route from generation to the consumer

4.       Safe Isolation. Switching off the supply and ensuring it is safe to work

5.       Testing. Making sure that completed work is safe for the technician and the end user

6.       Certification. Documenting your work

7.       Installation. Making the connection

Tools

Delegates will be required to bring their own tools, details will be provided along with course joining instructions.

OUTCOME

All course delegates will be provided with a comprehensive manual covering the material included in the course and additional support material. Delegates achieving the 80% pass mark in both the theory and practical assessments of the course will be issued with a certificate of competency issued by the NICEIC and the FIA .