COURSE OVERVIEW:

The management of low-voltage (LV) energy sources is the most critical safety barrier in preventing workplace electrocutions and arc-flash incidents. This course provides a rigorous technical framework for the formal authorization of personnel tasked with performing electrical isolations for maintenance and construction. Participants will explore the legal and technical requirements for establishing a "Safe Working Condition," moving beyond simple switching to a comprehensive system of verification and control.

The scope of this training addresses the procedural lifecycle of an isolation, from the initial risk assessment to the final restoration of power. It covers the technical nuances of "Lockout/Tagout" (LOTO) hardware, the use of rated voltage detectors, and the specific requirements for "Proving Dead" on complex multi-feed systems. The curriculum provides a detailed focus on the "Permit to Work" (PTW) system, ensuring that participants can manage the administrative and physical interfaces of safe site control.

Coverage includes the implementation of safety boundaries, the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and the management of "Back-feeds" from UPS or standby generators. Attendees will learn to identify potential energy traps and to execute formal "Sanction for Test" procedures. By combining regulatory theory with practical field-simulated isolations, the course equips professionals with the expertise required to function as an "Authorised Person" (AP) within their organization’s safety management system.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Define the legal roles and responsibilities of an "Authorised Person."
• Perform a comprehensive "Electrical Risk Assessment" before isolation.
• Identify all potential energy sources, including UPS and solar back-feeds.
• Select and verify the correct "Lockout/Tagout" (LOTO) hardware for LV.
• Execute a formal "10-Point Isolation" sequence with technical precision.
• Utilize "Rated Voltage Detectors" (Proving Units) to verify the absence of voltage.
• Apply the "Test-Verify-Test" methodology to ensure instrument accuracy.
• Manage the "Permit to Work" (PTW) documentation and issuance process.
• Implement "Equipotential Grounding" for low-voltage work zones.
• Coordinate "Multi-Point Isolations" across complex industrial facilities.
• Execute a safe "Return to Service" protocol following work completion.
• Audit facility isolation points for compliance with international safety codes.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Electrical Technicians, Lead Engineers, Maintenance Supervisors, and Safety Officers seeking formal authorization for LV work.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.