Custom Courses Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)

Electrical Safety Training

SAQA US AATICD-0235 | NQF 5 | Credits 10 | Duration 5 Days
From $1,242 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to identify electrical hazards, apply safe work practices, and respond to electrical emergencies. It covers the principles of electrical safety, relevant legislation, and risk mitigation strategies to prevent injury and property damage.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify common electrical hazards and assess associated risks.
  • Apply safe work practices in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant regulations.
  • Demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment and safety devices.
  • Implement emergency procedures for electrical incidents, including shock and fire.
  • Analyze electrical safety scenarios to determine appropriate control measures.

Target Audience

This course is designed for employees, supervisors, and safety officers who work with or around electrical equipment in industrial, commercial, or domestic environments.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals of Electrical Safety

Objectives:
• Understand the basic principles of electricity and associated hazards
• Identify key legislation and standards governing electrical safety in South Africa
• Recognise common electrical hazards in the workplace
• Explain the importance of a safety culture and personal responsibility

Topics:
• Basic electrical theory: voltage, current, resistance, power
• Effects of electric current on the human body
• Overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and relevant regulations
• SANS 10142-1 (Wiring of Premises) introduction
• Common electrical hazards: shock, arc flash, fire, explosion
• Unsafe acts and unsafe conditions
• Introduction to risk assessment and hierarchy of controls
• Roles and responsibilities of employers and employees

Day 2: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Objectives:
• Conduct a basic electrical risk assessment
• Identify and evaluate electrical hazards in various environments
• Apply the hierarchy of controls to mitigate risks
• Understand lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures

Topics:
• Steps of a risk assessment: hazard identification, risk analysis, risk evaluation
• Hazard identification: damaged insulation, overloaded circuits, wet conditions, exposed conductors
• Risk rating matrices and prioritisation
• Hierarchy of controls: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE
• Lockout/tagout (LOTO) principles and procedures
• Safe isolation of electrical equipment
• Permit-to-work systems for electrical tasks
• Case studies of electrical incidents

Day 3: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Safe Work Practices

Objectives:
• Select appropriate PPE for different electrical tasks
• Apply safe work practices when working on or near electrical equipment
• Understand the limitations and care of electrical PPE
• Demonstrate proper use of insulated tools and test instruments

Topics:
• Types of electrical PPE: voltage-rated gloves, arc flash suits, face shields, safety glasses, insulated footwear
• Standards for PPE: SANS, IEC, ASTM
• Inspection, storage, and maintenance of PPE
• Safe approach distances and boundary requirements
• Use of insulated hand tools and voltage detectors
• Working at heights and in confined spaces (electrical considerations)
• Safe use of extension cords and portable equipment
• Emergency response: electric shock, burns, and fires

Day 4: Installation, Maintenance, and Inspection

Objectives:
• Understand requirements for safe electrical installations per SANS 10142-1
• Perform visual inspections of electrical equipment
• Identify common installation faults and defects
• Apply safe procedures for maintenance and testing

Topics:
• Wiring regulations: earthing, bonding, overcurrent protection
• Inspection of switchboards, distribution boards, and wiring
• Testing: insulation resistance, earth continuity, polarity, RCD testing
• Safe maintenance practices: de-energising, proving dead, re-energising
• Portable appliance testing (PAT)
• Working on live equipment: when permitted and precautions
• Documentation: test reports, certificates of compliance
• Common defects: incorrect cable sizing, loose connections, inadequate earthing

Day 5: Advanced Topics, Incident Response, and Practical Integration

Objectives:
• Understand arc flash hazards and mitigation strategies
• Respond appropriately to electrical incidents and emergencies
• Apply knowledge to real-world scenarios through case studies
• Demonstrate overall competency in electrical safety principles

Topics:
• Arc flash: causes, energy, protection boundaries
• Arc flash risk assessment and labelling
• Electrical fire safety and use of extinguishers
• First aid for electric shock and burns
• Incident reporting and investigation
• Review of key legislation and standards
• Case studies: analysis of electrical accidents
• Final assessment and course wrap-up

Practicals

16 hours of practicals To be conducted online or on-campus or in-house
Overview

Hands-on practical sessions are integral to this course, allowing learners to apply theoretical knowledge in a controlled environment. Learners will practice risk assessment, use of PPE, lockout/tagout, inspection, and testing procedures under supervision.

Practical Activities
  • Risk Assessment and LOTO Simulation — Learners conduct a simulated risk assessment on a mock electrical panel and then perform lockout/tagout procedures. (4h)
  • PPE Inspection and Donning — Learners inspect various electrical PPE items for damage and correct fit, then practice donning and doffing. (3h)
  • Visual Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment — Learners perform visual inspections on switchboards and portable equipment, then conduct basic electrical tests using a multimeter and insulation tester. (5h)
  • Arc Flash Safety and Emergency Response Drill — Learners participate in an arc flash safety demonstration and practice emergency response for electric shock and fire. (4h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored) 100% 30%
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 50%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Practicals 30% + Daily Average 20% + Final Test 50%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
5 3% off
10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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