Electrical Authorization Training Course

1. Introduction to Electrical Authorization Framework

• Electrical authorization definition including (competence certification, operational permission, legal authorization)

• Authorization levels including (L1/H1(V), L2/H2(V), L2V/H2V, LR, LE, HE, LC)

• Regulatory framework including (electrical safety regulations, national standards, industry requirements)

• Authorization requirements including (training, competence assessment, medical fitness, renewal)

• Legal responsibilities including (employer obligations, worker duties, liability, compliance)

2. Electricity Fundamentals and General Concepts

• Basic electrical principles including (voltage, current, resistance, power)

• Electrical circuits including (series circuits, parallel circuits, AC/DC principles)

• Electrical power systems including (generation, transmission, distribution, utilization)

• Single-phase and three-phase systems including (configuration, voltage relationships, load balancing)

• Electrical terminology including (impedance, reactance, power factor, harmonics)

3. Electrical Networks and Distribution Systems

• Network configurations including (radial, ring, interconnected systems)

• Distribution systems including (primary distribution, secondary distribution, service entrance)

• Voltage levels including (extra-low voltage, low voltage, high voltage, extra-high voltage)

• Network protection including (circuit breakers, fuses, relays, protection schemes)

• Grounding and earthing including (system grounding, equipment grounding, bonding)

4. Understanding Electrical Hazards

• Electrical hazard types including (electric shock, arc flash, arc blast, electrical burns)

• Electric shock including (physiological effects, current pathway, duration, frequency)

• Arc flash hazards including (thermal energy, pressure wave, sound blast, projectiles)

• Secondary hazards including (falls, fires, explosions, equipment damage)

• Hazard severity factors including (voltage level, available fault current, exposure time, working distance)

5. Voltage Ranges and Classification

• Voltage range definitions including (extra-low voltage ELV, low voltage LV, high voltage HV)

• Low voltage classification including (up to 1000V AC, up to 1500V DC, distribution systems)

• High voltage classification including (above 1000V AC, above 1500V DC, transmission systems)

• Voltage-specific hazards including (increased shock severity, arc flash intensity, insulation requirements)

• Classification implications including (equipment requirements, safety procedures, authorization levels)

6. Electrical Hazard Area Classification

• Hazardous area definition including (shock hazard zones, arc flash boundaries, restricted access)

• Arc flash boundary including (incident energy levels, PPE requirements, safety distance)

• Limited approach boundary including (qualified person access, shock protection, minimum distance)

• Restricted approach boundary including (enhanced protection, voltage-specific distance, authorized personnel)

• Prohibited approach boundary including (equivalent to live work, maximum protection, specialized authorization)

7. Electrical Safety Standards and Regulations

• National electrical codes including (installation standards, safety requirements, compliance)

• Occupational safety regulations including (employer duties, worker rights, enforcement)

• Industry standards including (NFPA 70E, IEC 61936, equipment standards, testing standards)

• Internal procedures including (company policies, site-specific rules, authorization procedures)

• Document hierarchy including (laws, regulations, standards, procedures, work instructions)

8. Electrical Authorization Framework and Requirements

• Authorization structure including (L1/H1(V) operations, L2/H2(V) testing, specialized authorizations)

• L1/H1(V) authorization including (basic operations, switching, equipment operation under supervision)

• L2/H2(V) authorization including (testing, verification, measurements, diagnostic work)

• Specialized authorizations including (L2V/H2V testing, LR switching/racking, LE/HE live work, LC operations)

• Competence assessment including (knowledge testing, practical evaluation, authorization issuance)

9. Electrical Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures

• LOTO purpose including (energy isolation, unexpected startup prevention, worker protection)

• LOTO steps including (preparation, notification, shutdown, isolation, lockout application, verification, release)

• Energy sources including (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, chemical)

• Isolation methods including (disconnect switches, circuit breakers, removal of fuses, physical barriers)

• Group lockout including (multiple workers, coordination, primary lock, individual locks)

10. Verification of Zero Energy State

• Zero energy verification importance including (safety confirmation, hazard elimination, work authorization)

• Verification methods including (visual inspection, voltage testing, equipment operation attempt)

• Test equipment including (voltage detectors, multimeters, proximity testers, verification devices)

• Testing procedures including (equipment verification, live circuit testing, de-energized verification, ground verification)

• Documentation including (verification records, test results, authorization signatures)

11. Electrical Work Procedures and Permits

• Work procedure types including (routine operations, non-routine work, emergency procedures)

• Electrical work permits including (authorization, scope definition, safety requirements, duration)

• Permit content including (work description, hazards identified, precautions, equipment, personnel)

• Authorization levels including (permit issuer, authorized worker, supervisor approval)

• Permit closure including (work completion, equipment restoration, documentation)

12. Personal Protective Equipment Selection

• PPE categories including (shock protection, arc flash protection, general protection)

• Arc-rated clothing including (arc rating, coverage requirements, layering, maintenance)

• Insulated tools including (voltage rating, testing, inspection, proper use)

• Rubber insulating equipment including (gloves, sleeves, blankets, mats, voltage class)

• Face and head protection including (arc-rated face shields, hard hats, hearing protection)

13. PPE Inspection and Maintenance

• Inspection requirements including (pre-use inspection, periodic testing, documentation)

• Rubber goods testing including (electrical testing, visual inspection, testing intervals, retirement criteria)

• Arc-rated clothing care including (washing, repair restrictions, replacement criteria)

• Insulated tool inspection including (damage detection, contamination, voltage rating verification)

• PPE storage including (proper conditions, contamination prevention, organization)

14. Electrical Measuring and Testing Equipment

• Measurement equipment types including (multimeters, clamp meters, megohmmeters, power quality analyzers)

• Voltage detectors including (contact detectors, proximity detectors, phasing sticks)

• Test equipment safety including (category ratings, proper selection, pre-use verification)

• Measurement procedures including (safe connection, proper range, reading interpretation)

• Equipment calibration including (calibration intervals, certification, accuracy verification)

15. Low Voltage Operations (L1 Authorization)

• L1 scope including (switching operations, equipment operation, routine maintenance)

• Switching procedures including (sequence, verification, isolation, status communication)

• Equipment operation including (circuit breakers, disconnect switches, contactors, starters)

• Operational limits including (under supervision, established procedures, authorized equipment)

• Safety requirements including (PPE, isolation verification, communication protocols)

16. High Voltage Operations (H1(V) Authorization)

• H1(V) scope including (high voltage switching, equipment operation, operational support)

• High voltage hazards including (increased shock risk, arc flash intensity, insulation coordination)

• Switching operations including (load break switches, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, earthing switches)

• Safety distances including (minimum approach, working clearance, barrier requirements)

• Operational procedures including (switching sequences, interlocking verification, communication protocols)

17. Testing and Verification Operations (L2/H2(V) Authorization)

• L2/H2(V) scope including (testing, measurements, diagnostic work, verification activities)

• Testing procedures including (insulation testing, continuity testing, functional testing, protection testing)

• Measurement activities including (voltage measurement, current measurement, power measurement, resistance measurement)

• Equipment energization including (controlled energization, test voltage application, monitoring)

• Documentation requirements including (test results, equipment conditions, recommendations)

18. Specific Testing Procedures (L2V/H2V Authorization)

• L2V/H2V scope including (specialized testing, advanced diagnostics, verification procedures)

• Advanced testing including (relay testing, transformer testing, cable testing, equipment commissioning)

• Test equipment including (relay test sets, insulation testers, high voltage test equipment)

• Testing protocols including (test planning, safety measures, result interpretation, reporting)

• Energized testing including (live circuit testing, safety precautions, authorized procedures)

19. Switching and Racking Operations (LR Authorization)

• LR scope including (switchgear racking, breaker insertion/removal, equipment positioning)

• Racking procedures including (preparation, alignment, insertion, connection verification, removal)

• Switchgear types including (metal-clad, metal-enclosed, draw-out breakers, fixed equipment)

• Safety interlocks including (mechanical interlocks, electrical interlocks, key interlocks)

• Racking hazards including (arc flash risk, mechanical hazards, improper positioning)

20. Live Work Low Voltage (LE Authorization)

• LE scope including (energized work on low voltage circuits, hot work procedures)

• Live work justification including (infeasibility of de-energization, operational necessity, risk assessment)

• PPE requirements including (arc-rated clothing, insulated tools, rubber goods, face protection)

• Work methods including (insulated tool technique, cover and isolate, safety positioning)

• Safety precautions including (qualified workers only, PPE verification, supervision, emergency response)

21. Live Work High Voltage (HE Authorization)

• HE scope including (energized work on high voltage installations, specialized procedures)

• HE requirements including (advanced training, specialized equipment, rigorous procedures, emergency readiness)

• Work techniques including (hot stick methods, insulated aerial devices, conductive clothing)

• Safety distances including (minimum approach distance, phase-to-phase, phase-to-ground)

• Atmospheric conditions including (weather restrictions, contamination, visibility requirements)

22. Operational Competencies (LC and Measurements)

• LC authorization including (specific operational responsibilities, equipment control, system operation)

• Measurement competencies including (accurate measurement, proper equipment, result interpretation)

• Inspection activities including (equipment condition, safety verification, compliance assessment)

• Operational decision-making including (switching decisions, emergency response, procedure application)

• Communication protocols including (clearance communication, status reporting, coordination)

23. High Voltage Installation Protocols (HTA)

• HTA work requirements including (enhanced safety, specialized procedures, supervision requirements)

• Installation safety including (equipment de-energization, physical isolation, grounding)

• Work protocols including (permit system, pre-job briefing, continuous monitoring)

• Emergency procedures including (rescue procedures, medical response, incident reporting)

• Coordination requirements including (system operators, other workers, emergency services)

24. Emergency Response and Rescue

• Electrical emergency types including (electric shock, arc flash injury, equipment failure, fire)

• Rescue procedures including (safe approach, de-energization, victim removal, first aid)

• CPR and first aid including (electrical shock response, burn treatment, medical emergency)

• Fire response including (electrical fire classification, extinguisher selection, evacuation)

• Incident reporting including (immediate notification, investigation, documentation, corrective action)

25. Case Studies & Group Discussions

• Electrical incident analysis including (shock incidents, arc flash events, near misses)

• Authorization scenario discussions including (procedure application, hazard identification, safety decisions)

• Real-world electrical operations including (switching operations, testing activities, live work scenarios)

• Lessons from electrical accidents including (root causes, preventive measures, procedure improvements)

• The importance of proper training in developing effective electrical authorization competencies