Level 3 Award in Electrical Safety
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HiQual UK delivers the Level 3 Award in Electrical Safety, designed for learners and professionals seeking competence in safe electrical practices across installations, inspections, and maintenance. The program emphasizes hazard identification, risk assessment, compliance with legislation, and safe working procedures. Participants will gain the competence to work safely with electrical systems, including high‑voltage equipment, ensuring compliance with international safety standards and audit‑ready documentation.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 3 Award in Electrical Safety |
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| Total Credits | 120 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 480 |
| Qualification Time | 1200 |
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Introduction to Electrical Safety Principles, importance, and scope of electrical safety in workplaces.
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Electrical Hazards and Risk Assessment Identifying electrical hazards, evaluating risks, and applying control measures.
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Electrical Safety Legislation and Regulations Overview of IEC, OSHA, and ISO 45001 standards; national regulations.
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Safe Working Practices in Electrical Installations Procedures for safe installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems.
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Electrical Testing and Inspection Procedures Testing methods, inspection protocols, and compliance verification.
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Emergency Procedures for Electrical Incidents Response to shocks, burns, fires, and emergency shutdowns.
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Working with High‑Voltage Systems Safety precautions, PPE, and specialized procedures for HV systems.
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Electrical Equipment and Tools Safety Safe use, inspection, and maintenance of electrical tools and equipment.
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Grounding and Bonding Principles, methods, and importance of grounding and bonding in electrical safety.
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Electrical Safety Documentation and Record Keeping Preparing, maintaining, and auditing safety records and compliance documentation.
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Builds competence in safe electrical practices and compliance auditing
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Enhances compliance with IEC, OSHA, and ISO 45001 standards
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Strengthens skills in risk assessment, inspection, and emergency response
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Provides tools for documentation, corrective actions, and continual improvement
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in electrical safety, QA/QC, and compliance consultancy
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Electricians and technicians
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QA/QC inspectors and compliance officers
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Construction site supervisors and engineers
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Individuals seeking progression into Level 5 Diplomas in Electrical Safety, Compliance Leadership, or Hazardous Area Management
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Assessment Type: Written exam + practical project
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Format: MCQs, applied case studies, and hands‑on inspection project
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Total Questions: 60 theory + 1 practical project
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 6–8 weeks (100–120 hours total)
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Certification: Level 3 Award in Electrical Safety (ELSA)
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