Arc Flash Hazard Appreciation Safety Course
The Arc Flash Hazard Appreciation course is specifically designed for electrical engineers, electricians, and safety professionals who work in environments where arc flash risks are present. This training offers crucial awareness about arc flash hazards, safety practices, and regulatory requirements to help minimise risk and protect personnel working on or near electrical equipment.
Focusing on practical knowledge and safety protocols, the course complies with current industry standards, including the Electricity at Work Regulations and BS EN guidelines, and covers the Arc Flash Risk Assessment as detailed in IEEE 1584. It’s an essential step for anyone responsible for electrical safety or involved in maintenance and operational roles within industrial, commercial, or utility sectors.
Why take the Arc Flash Hazard Appreciation Course?
Understanding arc flash hazards is vital for maintaining workplace safety and preventing serious injuries or fatalities. This course equips candidates with the knowledge to recognise potential dangers, assess risks effectively, and apply appropriate safety measures.
Delivered by experienced trainers with up-to-date expertise, the course blends theoretical principles with real-world examples, ensuring delegates gain practical skills to enhance safety culture. Completing this course also demonstrates a commitment to best practice and compliance, supporting career progression within the electrical and safety trades.
Arc Flash Hazard Appreciation Course Overview
This course provides a thorough introduction to arc flash hazards, focusing on risk awareness and prevention. Upon completing the programme, you will have an understanding of the risks, compliance, and legislation pertaining to arc flash. You’ll also learn to carry out safe isolation, as well as calculate flash protection boundaries and fault energy at points on the system.
Course Topics
- Electrical hazards
- Understanding the arc flash hazard
- Steps to protection
- Single line diagrams
- Basic fault level calculations
- Arc flash calculations
- Risk assessments
- Control measures
Electricians, engineers, safety officers, and anyone responsible for the operation and maintenance of electrical systems and/or working near live electrical equipment.
No formal qualifications are necessary, though some electrical experience is advantageous. All candidates must be over 18 years of age and have a good command of written and spoken English.
This programme covers the relevant Electricity at Work Regulations and British Standards, as well as the Arc Flash Risk Assessment outlined in IEEE 1584.
Yes, upon completing the course and passing the exam, you will be awarded a City & Guilds-accredited certificate. If you choose not to sit the assessment, or you do not pass it, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
It raises awareness of arc flash hazards and equips participants with the skills to reduce risks and protect themselves and others.
24 hours (Mon-Fri).
