Objective

The aim of this course is to give you a basic level of knowledge relating to what electricity is, how it can cause injury and the kinds of control measures you can follow to help minimise the risk of electrical hazards causing injury, or even death. 

Program

  • An introduction to electricity
  • Statistics
  • What is electricity?
  • Measuring electricity
  • Common terms
  • How electricity ‘behaves’
  • How electricity causes harm
  • Injuries caused by electricity
  • Electrical safety procedures
  • Health and safety principles
  • Risk assessments
  • Control measures

Duration

The average time required to complete the learning is approximately 30 minutes, however the course is designed to go at the pace of the learner and can be completed in more time if needed.