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Low & High Voltage Authorized Person

Low & High Voltage Authorized Person

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Course Overview

HiQual UK delivers the Low & High Voltage Authorized Person program, designed for technicians, supervisors, and engineers who work with or around electrical systems. It emphasizes safety fundamentals, regulatory compliance, and practical procedures for both low and high voltage operations. Participants will gain the competence to identify hazards, apply safe work practices, and ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, and international electrical safety standards.

Qualification Details

Qualification Title Low & High Voltage Authorized Person
Total Credits 80
Guided Learning Hours 240
Qualification Time 800
  1. Electrical Safety Fundamentals Principles of electrical safety, shock prevention, and arc flash awareness.

  2. National Electrical Code (NEC) Overview Key NEC requirements, classifications, and safe installation practices.

  3. Low Voltage Electrical Systems Characteristics, hazards, and safe handling of low voltage systems (<1000V).

  4. High Voltage Electrical Systems Characteristics, hazards, and safe handling of high voltage systems (>1000V).

  5. Electrical Hazards & Risk Assessment Identifying hazards, conducting risk assessments, and implementing controls.

  6. Safe Work Practices for Low Voltage Operations PPE, isolation, and safe procedures for low voltage tasks.

  7. Safe Work Practices for High Voltage Operations PPE, isolation, and safe procedures for high voltage switching and testing.

  8. Lockout/Tagout Procedures & Energy Isolation OSHA‑compliant LOTO procedures, energy control, and verification steps.

  9. Emergency Response for Electrical Incidents First aid, CPR, arc flash response, and incident management.

  10. Compliance with OSHA Standards and Regulations OSHA, NFPA 70E, IEC, and international electrical safety compliance frameworks.

  • Builds competence in safe low and high voltage operations

  • Enhances compliance with OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and IEC standards

  • Strengthens skills in hazard identification, risk assessment, and LOTO

  • Provides tools for emergency response and incident management

  • Offers recognized certification to support careers in electrical safety, compliance, and engineering supervision

  • Electrical technicians and supervisors

  • Engineers working with low and high voltage systems

  • Safety officers and compliance professionals

  • Individuals progressing from Level 3 or 4 technical/electrical qualifications

  • Assessment Type: Written exam + practical assessment + case study

  • Format: MCQs, short answers, applied safety scenarios, and practical demonstrations

  • Total Questions: 80 theory + 1 practical assessment + 1 case study submission

  • Passing Score: 70%

  • Duration: 5 days (35–40 hours total)

  • Certification: Low & High Voltage Authorized Person (ELAP)

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