Level 1 VRQ Award in Basic Electrical Principles

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This qualification covers a wide range of subjects required by someone wishing to increase their awareness of electrical safety or is an ideal introduction to office staff new to the role.

Who is it suitable for?

This qualification builds awareness in a non-technical way and so is suitable for internal or external social housing staff. It can be taken by staff members who visit properties or interact with tenants and those who need to understand organisational and tenant responsibilities regarding electrical safety. These could include roles such as finance, tenant liaison officers or HR departments. It would be particularly useful as an induction tool for new starters to give a basic understanding of electrical safety and legislation.

What will the outcomes be?

This VRQ award has been designed to give a good entry- level understanding of some of the issues surrounding electrical safety within any organisation, including social housing. It looks at some of the different aspects of electrical safety, gives an overview of key legislation that exists, their organisation’s responsibilities, and how their own role can contribute to meeting compliance and identify potential electrical safety issues.

What experience and qualifications are needed?

There are no formal entry requirements for this course although anyone working in electrical safety in social housing and require an introduction to the basic principles can apply.

How is the course delivered?

The qualification combines a half-day guided learning event followed by a summative assessment consisting of a multiple-choice question paper.

The course covers

  • Understanding Electricity
  • Hazards of Electricity
  • How to Stay Safe
  • Landlords’ Responsibilities
  • Working with Tenants to Achieve Compliance

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If you would like to discuss our "Level 1 VRQ Award in Basic Electrical Principles" course, or any of our safety & compliance training, then please contact us to discuss further.

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