Basic Electrical Maintenance (Accessory Replacement)

Course Information:
This two day course covers basic electrical maintenance and is designed to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills to be able to replace ‘like for like accessories’ such as light fittings, a socket outlet and a 13amp connection unit; and to carry out the relevant testing and documentation for basic maintenance of electrical systems.

It is suitable for those trained to be able to carry out small electrical works as part of their role, such as Caretakers, Property maintenance personnel, Facilities management companies, Schools, Joiners, Plumbers and Gas engineers.

The Law
It is worth remembering that under the Electricity at Work Regulations there is a requirement for persons undertaking any electrical work to be competent; be it new circuits, alterations and maintenance  For this reason, ‘Best Practice’ within the industry would be to undertake basic checks and tests when carrying out any electrical maintenance.

By necessity, the person undertaking the work should have sufficient skill, knowledge and experience to carry out simple tests and measurements and be able to verify the safety of the work undertaken. This includes being able to safely isolate, prove dead and work safely; understand wiring systems and regulations associated with replacing accessories and make visual and electrical tests relevant to replacement of accessories.

 Course Contents:

• Basic electrical theory
• Electrical shock
• Overview of current and resistance
• Earthing and why it’s important
• Circuit identification
• Protective devices
• Lighting and power circuits
• Identification of terminations
• Termination types
• Conductor types
• Regulations specific to replacing accessories
• Limitations of electrical work allowed
• Safe working practices
• Test equipment
• Replacing socket outlets, fused spur units and light fittings
• Completion of appropriate documentation

Entry requirements:
Individuals must have attended a Basic Electrical Awareness training day, or at least have very good knowledge of this and Safe Isolation.  To attend our one-day course. See more information here.

CPD Accredited:

Successful completion of this Basic Electrical Maintenance course will result in a CPD accredited certificate and provides 14 hours of verifiable training activity for a CPD Member.

CPD membership is free to register and enables members to record hours of training to identify their Continual Professional Development.  We provide a number of CPD accredited courses at Redford Charles enabling you to attend the training you require and to record the verifiable training hours at the same time.  See our page for more details of other CPD courses and/or click here to sign up as a CPD member.

“Overall this appears to be a well-prepared training course that has CPD value and which should easily deliver it's stated learning objectives.” from CPD Assessor.