City & Guilds LVSO12 Low Voltage for Authorised Person Course
The City & Guilds Low Voltage Authorised Person (LVSO12) course is a four-day programme designed for electricians, maintenance technicians, and site supervisors who require authorised person status for working safely on low voltage electrical systems. This training complies with UK health and safety regulations and prepares candidates to carry out switching operations for the safe isolation and de-isolation of low-voltage power systems up to 1000V AC.
Ideal for professionals involved in low voltage installations and maintenance, this course focuses on practical skills alongside regulatory knowledge, safety procedures, and technical information, ensuring candidates can safely authorise electrical work and maintain compliance with industry standards.
Why enrol on the City & Guilds Low Voltage Authorised Person Course?
Gaining the LVSO12 qualification demonstrates that you have the skills and authority to manage low-voltage electrical isolation and de-isolation tasks safely. This course equips you with essential health and safety knowledge and practical expertise, increasing your value in workplaces where electrical safety is paramount.
Our training combines clear theory with hands-on practice under expert guidance, helping you confidently apply your knowledge on-site. Earning this certification can enhance your career prospects in electrical maintenance, facilities management, and construction industries that require authorised personnel for low-voltage work.
Low Voltage Authorised Person Course Overview
This course provides comprehensive training on the statutory regulations, codes of practice, safety procedures, and technical aspects relating to low-voltage power systems up to 1000V AC, enabling you to isolate and de-isolate LV equipment. Candidates will be taught safe operating procedures, including lockout/tagout, risk assessment, and the issue and control of safety documentation. Additionally, practical sessions provide an opportunity for participants to practice what they’ve learn on mock industrial power installations.
Course Topics
- Electricity at Work Regulations
- Electrical hazards and precautions
- Design, construction, installation, and maintenance of low-voltage equipment
- Earthing systems, power equipment, and safety earths
- HV and LV installations (including incoming transformers)
- Electrical isolation and safety procedures
- Safety documentation (switching programme – lockout/tagout)
- Electrical permit to work
- Safe testing of low-voltage electrical equipment and installations
- Application of low-voltage protection
- Risk assessment
- Case studies
- Practical exercises
It certifies that you are authorised to carry out switching operations for the safe isolation and de-isolation of low voltage systems up to 1000V AC.
Some electrical knowledge or experience is recommended but not mandatory.
Yes, especially those with responsibility for electrical safety on site.
Yes, on completing the course and passing the written and practical exams, a City & Guilds certificate confirming your authorised person status is awarded. If you complete the course but do not sit or pass the exams, you will be awarded a certificate of attendance.
24 hours (Mon-Fri).
