Level 2 VRQ Award in Electrical Safety Awareness in Social Housing

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The Level 2 VRQ has been designed specifically for front line social housing staff to help raise their awareness of electrical safety issues so that they can better carry out their roles. The course delivers a recognised qualification which demonstrates the commitment of housing associations to electrical safety with relevant, quality training.

Who is it suitable for?

Designed specifically for housing staff in the frontline of electrical safety every day, it would suit roles such as housing officers, social workers, surveyors, maintenance operatives, call centre staff, void officers and administration staff. This qualification is also ideal for senior managers who do not hold a professionally recognised electrical qualification.

What will the outcomes be?

The topics in this qualification provide staff with enough in-depth information to give them an increased level of confidence to identify and act upon situations that they may encounter when visiting properties or talking to tenants on the telephone.

What experience and qualifications are needed?

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

How is the course delivered?

This course consists of a half day training event followed by an assessment via a multiple choice paper in the afternoon.

The course covers

Understanding Electricity

A basic understanding of the components needed for electricity to work

Understanding Basic & Fault Protection

What are the things we can do to reduce risk

Legislative Documents

The documentation you need in place to demonstrate and maintain compliance

Inspection & Testing of Electrical Installations & Equipment

An understanding of your legal responsibilities for servicing electrical installations

Managing Electrics in Social Housing

An overview of the challenges encountered, identifying solutions and improving best working practices

Electrical Safety Responsibilities

Covers who is legally accountable for electrical compliance within your organisation

“The Tutor made the course easy to understand, and gave lots of examples.”

Terri Elmy​
Basildon Council

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