Details
1-day course
CPD Credit: 7 hours, C1 / C2
Course Overview
This full day course covers the 20 Special Installations or Locations described in Chapter 7 which accounts for 25% of the overall standard. It is aimed at engineers and contractors involved in the design of electrical installations. It is intended as a follow-on course to WR1.
The special installations or locations in Chapter 7 involve increased risks compared with those covered in Chapters 4 &5. The requirements of Chapter 7 are intended to “supplement, modify or replace” the requirements of Chapters 1-6. The course is presented using simplified diagrams and tables to explain the requirements of Chapter 7.
Learning Objectives
On completion of this course attendees will have a good understanding of the particular risks in these special locations and the additional protective measures required to comply with the standard. The main emphasis will be on the more commonly encountered installations or locations for example:
- Part 701 - Locations containing a bath or shower;
- Part 702 - Swimming pools and fountains;
- Part 704 - Construction Sites;
- Part 705 - Agricultural and horticultural premises;
- Part 710 - Medical Locations;
- Part 712 - PV Systems;
- Part 722 - Supplies for Electric Vehicles
Who Should Attend?
This course is aimed at engineers and contractors involved in the design of electrical installations. It is intended as a follow-on course to WR1.
“The National Wiring Rules in Ireland – An Illustrated Guide to IS 10101” authored by Brendan Dervan, is intended as a guidance document for the three one day courses. The guidebook uses simplified diagrams and tables to explain the requirements of the new standard. It will only be available in A4 hardcopy format. It is recommended that you purchase the guidebook in advance of doing the courses.
Trainer’s Profile
Brendan Dervan is a Chartered Engineer with over 40 years’ experience in all aspects of mechanical and electrical building services including design, installation, commissioning and maintenance. After completing an electrical apprenticeship in 1982 he went on to study electrical engineering in DIT.
He has worked in M&E consultancy at senior engineer / director level since 1990. In 1999 he started his own M&E consultancy, Dervan Engineering Consultants (DEC), which merged with Cundall in 2016. His Company provided M&E consultancy and project management services to a diverse range of clients in both the public and private sectors. In 2013, Brendan completed an MSc in Energy Management with TU Dublin. His thesis researched the improvement of energy efficiency in existing data centres.
Testimonials
- Brian Campbell, Letterkenny Institute of Technology: “Excellent style of delivery and good class interaction. Excellent set of ‘practical’ applied examples.”
- “Very good course.”
- “Course was very enjoyable and delivered in an easy to understand manner.”
- “Very relaxed style made the class enjoyable.”
- “Good breakdown of open to interpretation rules."
Please contact the Team for further information on scheduled course dates and In-Company options. You can reach us by phone: 01 665 1305 or email cpdtraining@engineersireland.ie