Organisation profile
Powerpoint Engineering Ltd is the industry expert in providing specialised electrical testing products, services & training. We are the market leader in Ireland in niche industries such as Substation Safety, Power Quality,Energy Monitoring, Lockout/Tagout & PAT Testing, having built up the necessary expertise & distribution agencies. Customers include generating stations, utility companies, manufacturing plants, facility managers, engineers, safety consultants & electrical contractors
Training aim
The aim of the course is that personnel entering a substation environment will have a good understanding of substation equipment and the associated hazards.
Learning objectives
On completion of the course you will have a very good understanding of:
What is Arc Flash?
Electrical Arcing & minimum safety clearance distances
Use and understanding of typical terminology & definitions
Electrical Plant Voltage levels
Safety Rules - Responsibility of Persons & Roles
Isolation & Earthing - 5 Golden Rules
Function and application of earths
Safety Documentation
Insulation & Rescue Equipment
Course outline
Our Substation Safety Awareness Training Course is comprehensive and includes the following:
Health & Safety Legislation
Danger & Hazards of Electricity
Terms & Definitions
Electrical Plant & Identification
The Function of Protection Systems
Safety Rules
Isolation & Earthing
Safety Documentation
Other Substation Safety Equipment
Substation Do’s & Don’ts
Trainer's profile
Our trainer has over 10 years’ experience in the electrical industry and 4 years as a trainer.
Qualifications include:
FETAC Level 6 - Train the Trainer
FPX Leadership and Project Management
FETAC Level 6 - Electrician
City & Guilds Level 3 – Inspection, Testing & Verification of Electrical Equipment
Course duration
3 hours to be held in Portlaoise or on-site.
Assessment & Certification
We are accredited by NSAI to ISO Standard 9001:2015. On passing an examination, you will be issued with Substation Safety Awareness Certificate.
Who should attend
Any personnel entering a substation or high energy environment including Maintenance & Operatives, EH&S Personnel, Safety Officers, Plant Managers and Engineers.
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