UA – Basic electrical knowledge
C&G NPTC UA Basic electrical knowledge 003830 (formerly UA1)
This course is the first step for people wishing to embark on a career in the utility-arboriculture sector or anyone working with trees near live overhead power lines. The course is primarily classroom-based at our training centre near Exeter. A pass is a prerequisite to work on behalf of any of the UK’s distribution network operators. The course includes hands-on examples of some electrical equipment and, weather permitting, a look at the local electrical network.
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Upon completion of this course, the candidate will
- understand the relevant industry legislation and safety guidelines associated with carrying out arboricultural work within the proximity of power lines in compliance with G55
- recognise the importance of carrying out separate electrical and site-specific risk assessments with a robust emergency procedure
- identify proximity, vicinity and live zones and understand the factors to consider when setting up, running and leaving a work site within the proximity zone of a distribution network operator’s overhead electrical network
- understand how vegetation is categorised within the proximity zone
- be able to identify a variety of electrical equipment component parts and the associated hazards relevant to them
- be able to ensure their own and others’ safety on-site when working close to overhead power lines
- be able to understand and act as a member of a working party under shutdown conditions.
Pen and notepad. Most network distribution companies will also require the attendance of their induction course and first aid training, as well as C&G NPTC 003830 (UA1) before people are allowed to work on a utility site.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
One-day training, with an assessment on a separate day.
Cost
Training cost: £150 per person plus VAT.
Assessment cost: £160 per person.
Refresher courses are also available. Please enquire for details.
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