NVQ 2356

Access equipment: In this unit these include: stepladders, trestles, mobile scaffolding, and powered platform systems.
Electrotechnical systems and equipment: In this unit, this includes: ELV and LV single and multiphase, power, lighting, switchgear and controls.
Relevant person(s): In this unit these include: customers, clients, client representatives, team-leaders, charge-hands, supervisors, other contractors, non-electrotechnical operatives, colleagues or those working on machine which will be affected by our work.
Safe system of work: In this unit, this refers to a system of work which will include procedures such as safe isolation, permits to work, wearing personal protective equipment and other procedures, as appropriate, identified during an assessment of risks. The system of work may take the form of a method statement.
Site: In this unit, this refers to the immediate work area or work place.
Working conditions: In this unit, this refers to the working conditions which exist at that point in time when the electrotechnical work activities are due to take place. The working conditions could vary. It could be, for example, that the work takes place outside, in which case you may need to take account of the weather conditions. Or, they could include other (non-electrical) operatives who come onto the site to start their work – their subsequent activities may cause the site to become hazardous.

You must ensure that: 

1. You carry out an assessment of risks on the site to comply with health and safety regulations and other relevant legislation
2. You plan a safe system of work and agree it with the relevant person(s)
3. You use suitable warning notices and barriers to prevent unauthorised entry to the work site as identified by your assessment of risks
4. You monitor regularly that the working conditions remain safe for work to continue
5. You minimise the risks associated with using tools, plant and access equipment by following health and safety requirements and suppliers’ instructions
6. You check that all tools, plant and access equipment available on site are stored safely and securely during work activities and are moved on completion
7. You check that the work site is cleared after the work ends and left in a safe and satisfactory condition in accordance with health and safety regulations and good housekeeping practice.

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In order to be able to ensure safe site practices when working on electrotechnical systems and equipment, you should know and understand the following aspects relating to:

Health and Safety:
1. How to carry out an assessment of risks and plan a safe system of work with regard to:
a) The site and the hazards it presents
b) Access to the immediate work site
c) Others working at the site
d) Systems and equipment integrity
e The working conditions – 1,2,3,4
2. The regulatory and your organisation’s requirements for correctly handling, using and storing tools, equipment, materials and access equipment – 5,6
3. When a site is safe
a) For work to proceed
b) For work to continue
c) To leave when work finishes – 7
4. The legal responsibilities for health and safety in accordance with current Health and Safety legislation, regulations and codes of practice – All POs
5. The need for safety, welfare and access arrangements to be in force at the site – 3

Safe Working On Site:
6. Assessing the suitability of the electrotechnical systems and equipment for the working environment – 1
7. The importance of ‘good housekeeping’ procedures in relation to site working – 7

Safe system of work: In this unit, this refers to a system of work which will include procedures such as safe isolation, permits to work, wearing personal protective equipment and other procedures, as appropriate, identified during an assessment of risks. The system of work may take the form of a method statement.
Faults: In this unit, faults on electrotechnical systems and equipment may include: overload, earth leakage faults, open circuits, short circuits, high resistance joints, incomplete circuits and oversensitive/ nonperforming protective devices.
Connections: In this unit, this includes: the termination and connection of wiring systems to electrotechnical systems and equipment, ensuring that every joint and connection is mechanically and electrically sound and suitable for use.
Electrotechnical systems and equipment: In this unit this includes: ELV and LV single and multiphase power, lighting, switchgear and controls.
Electrotechnical equipment: In this unit this includes electrical plant, components, and accessories, motors and starters, switchgear and distribution panels, control systems and components, luminaries.
Industry Standards: These standards can include relevant British, European and International Standards.

You must ensure that: 

1. You obtain clear and detailed information about the faults including the system specification relating to the electrotechnical systems and equipment
2. You advise the relevant people clearly and accurately about the potential disruption and consequences of carrying out a diagnosis and correction of faults
3. You agree the appropriate repairs and their implications with the relevant people in accordance with organisational procedures
4. You conduct an assessment of safe working practices and perform suitable tests on the installed electrotechnical systems and equipment, safely, to identify the fault
5. You follow the correct procedures for carrying out a safe and secure isolation, where required, before diagnosing and correcting the fault
6. You follow the correct procedures when rectifying the fault, including using the appropriate tools, equipment and materials
7. Where the fault can not be corrected immediately, you leave the electrotechnical systems and equipment safe in accordance with industry regulations
8. You inspect and test that the repaired electrotechnical systems and equipment are functioning in accordance with the relevant Industry Standards and specifications
9. You inform the relevant people about the test results and complete the documentation clearly and accurately.

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In order to diagnose and correct faults in electrotechnical systems and equipment you should know and understand the following aspects relating to:

Diagnosing and Correcting Faults:
1. The necessary information for carrying out a successful fault diagnosis – 1
2. The implications for relevant parties of carrying out diagnosis and rectification faults – 2,3
3. How to carry out an assessment of risks and plan a safe system of work with regard to:
a) Access to the workplace
b) Preventing unauthorised access
c) Others working at the workplace
d) Systems and equipment integrity
e) The working conditions and the working environment – 4
4. The correct sequence of tests for locating faults – 4
5. The advantages and limitations of fault diagnosis techniques – 4
6. The main types, advantages and limitations of test instruments – 4
7. The correct procedures for a safe and secure isolation with regard to:
a) An assessment of safe working practice
b) Correct identification of circuits to be isolated
c) Correct test and proving instruments selected
d) Use of correct testing methods, and
e) Correct selection of devices for securing isolation – 5,7
8. The correct methods for checking that test instruments are functional and in calibration – 6
9. The methods and the correct procedures to follow for correcting faults – 6
10. The main requirements and procedures for inspecting and testing rectified electrotechnical systems and equipment installed equipment – 8
11. Organisational requirements with regard to informing relevant people about the test results and completing all relevant documentation – 9

Health and Safety:
12. Importance of using personal safety equipment and appropriate tools for specific jobs – All POs
13. The legal responsibilities for health and safety in accordance with current health and safety legislation, regulations and codes of practice – All POs

Principles and Theory:
14. The latest, relevant Industry Standards applicable to diagnosing and correcting faults in electrical systems and equipment – All POs
15. Where to find out about principles of electrical theory and installation techniques for diagnosing and correcting faults in electrical systems and equipment – All POs

Safe system of work: In this unit, this refers to a system of work which will include procedures such as safe isolation, permits to work, wearing personal protective equipment and other procedures, as appropriate, identified during an assessment of risks. The system of work may take the form of a method statement.
Technical information: In this unit, this will include information covering installation and equipment specifications, manufacturers’ data and instructions.
Functional information: In this unit, this will include information covering user instructions, including the circumstances when professional expertise should be called upon.
Relevant people: In this unit these will include: customers, clients, client representatives, charge-hands, supervisors, other contractors, colleagues, and those working on machinery affected by our work.
Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment: In this unit this includes: ELV and LV single and multiphase power, lighting, switchgear and controls.
Electrotechnical Equipment: In this unit this includes electrical plant, components, and accessories, motors and starters, switchgear and distribution panels, control systems and components, luminaries.

You must ensure that: 

1. You identify the relevant people that need to be supplied with technical and functional information
2. You discuss, with the relevant people, their technical and functional information requirements
3. You obtain current and relevant information from appropriate sources
4. You assess the nature and extent of information required by the relevant people in order for the installation, or equipment, to be operated safely and effectively
5. You pass on the information in a timely, courteous and professional manner and in accordance with organisational procedures
6. You provide written technical and functional information to the relevant people in accordance with organisational procedures
7. You confirm that the relevant people receive the necessary health and safety information and advice in the approved manner.

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In order to provide technical and functional information to relevant people you should know and understand the following aspects relating to:

Providing technical and functional information:

1. Which situations warrant written technical and functional information – 4,6
2. Methods of checking the relevant person’s understanding of the technical and non-technical information provided – 1,2
3. Sources of technical and functional information including the manufacturer, supplier or own organization – 3
4. Ways of checking the relevant people understand those aspects of the information which have a bearing on health and safety – 7
5. Responsibilities and limitations in your job role with respect to supplying technical and functional information – All POs
6. Organisational practice on the amount of information and detail that individual members of the relevant person’s organisation are entitled to receive – 5
7. The importance of providing information clearly, courteously and professionally – 7
8. The safety implications and functional consequences of supplying inaccurate or incomplete information to the relevant person – All POs

Health and Safety:
9. The need for up-to-date, reliable technical and functional information – All POs
10. The legal responsibilities for health and safety according to current health and safety legislation, regulations and codes of practice – All POs

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is the body appointed to support and enforce health and safety law. They have defined two important concepts as follows:

Hazard: ‘A hazard is something with potential to cause harm’.
Risk: ‘A risk is the likelihood of the hazard’s potential being realised’.
Emergencies: This includes: fire, explosions, toxic atmosphere, electrical shocks.
Working conditions: This refers to the working conditions which exist at that point in time when the work is due to take place, but which could vary. It could be, for example, that the work is to take place outside, in which case you may need to take account of the weather conditions. Or, perhaps other (non-electrical) contractors come onto the site to start their work – their subsequent activities may cause the site to become hazardous.
Working environment: This refers to different types of the worksite where the installation is to take place. These include: agricultural, industrial, commercial sites, or confined spaces or working near other machinery. The working environment is something you would not be able to change.
Relevant people: These include: customers, clients, client representatives, chargehands, supervisors, other contractors, colleagues.
Working practices: This includes: activities, procedures, use of materials or equipment and working techniques used in carrying out your job.

IMPORTANT NOTE: According to the Health and Safety at Work Act:

Employers must safeguard so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all the people who work for them and ‘other persons’. This applies in particular to the provision and maintenance of safe plant and systems of work, and covers all machinery, equipment and substances used.

Employees also have a duty under the Act to take reasonable care to avoid harm to themselves or to others by their working practices, and to co-operate with employers and others in meeting statutory requirements. The Act also requires employees not to interfere with or misuse anything provided to protect their health, safety or welfare in compliance with the Act.

There is an array of health and safety regulations and codes of practice which affect people at work.

There are regulations for those who, for example, work with electricity, or work on construction projects, as well as regulations covering noise at work, manual handling, working with VDUs, or dealing with substances hazardous to health, etc. The specific requirements for all or any of these can be obtained from HSE local offices.

The phrase ‘the legal responsibilities for health and safety as defined by any specific legislation covering your job role’ is intended to relate to those specific pieces of legislation important to your workplace and/or activities which you should be able to find out about.

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the main piece of legislation under which nearly all the other regulations are made. It is for this reason that only this piece of legislation is specifically referred to in this Unit.

You must ensure that: 

1. You identify which workplace health and safety procedures are relevant to your working environment
2. You identify evacuation procedures and emergency exits before work commences
3. You review your working practices and your working environment for hazards which could cause serious harm
4. You control those health and safety hazards within your capability and job responsibility limits
5. You report those hazards which may present a high risk to the relevant persons responsible for health and safety in the workplace
6. Your personal conduct around the workplace does not endanger the health and safety of yourself or other persons
7. You follow the workplace policies and suppliers’ or manufacturers’ instructions for the safe use of tools, plant and equipment
8. You follow agreed procedures in the event of an emergency
9. You follow correct procedures in the event of injuries to self and others.

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In order to provide technical and functional information to relevant people you should know and understand the following aspects relating to:

Providing technical and functional information:

1. Your legal duties for health and safety in the workplace as defined by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 – 1
2. Your duties for health and safety as defined by any specific legislation covering your job role – 1,2
3. What hazards may exist in your workplace – 3
4. The particular health and safety risks which may be present in your own job role – 3
5. The importance of remaining alert to the presence of hazards in the whole work place – All POs
6. Agreed workplace health and safety procedures including
a) Site evacuation procedures
b) Procedures for dealing with injured persons
c) Emergency procedures – 6,7,8,9
7. Responsibilities for health and safety in your job description – 4
8. The responsible persons to whom to report health and safety matters – 5

Public lighting and associated equipment: In this unit, this covers street lighting units, illuminated traffic signs, traffic signals, motorway communications, lighting for public areas, buildings, tunnels or subways, CCTV, motorway communications.
Public lighting components: In this unit, these are lamps, control gear, photoelectric cell units, time switches and luminaires, cutouts, columns, signs, brackets, bollards, cables and joints.
Public lighting systems: In this unit, these are a network of public lighting equipment and wiring.
Working conditions: In this unit, this refers to the working conditions which exist at that point in time when the installation is due to take place, but they could vary. It could be, for example, that the installation is to take place outside, in which case you may need to take account of the weather conditions. Or, they could include other (non-electrical) operatives who come onto the site to start their work – their subsequent activities may change the working conditions.
Working environment: In this unit, this refers to the different types of site, including hazardous areas, where the installation is due to take place. The working environment is something you would not be able to change. The type of site will determine whether the working environment affects the type of instrumentation and associated equipment to be installed.
Relevant person(s): In this unit, these are: customers, clients, client representatives, charge-hands, supervisors, other contractors, colleagues, non- electrical operatives.
Current approved Codes of Practice: In this unit, these are, for example, the Traffic Signs Manual on (Chapter 8) Temporary Signing and Guarding, codes of practice from HSE, NJUG, ILE, HAUC and publications from relevant organisations.
Faults: In this unit, these include electrical or structural faults.
Site services: In this unit, these are: electricity, water, gas, drainage, telecommunications, data transmission either underground or overhead.
Personal protective equipment: In this unit, these include safety helmet, highly visibility clothing, rubber gloves, safety shoes and safety harness (for example for working on mobile elevated work platforms).
Types of supply: In this unit, these are either Regional Electricity Companies (REC) or private.
Industry Standards: These standards can include relevant British, European and International Standards.

You must ensure that: 

1. You assess the work site to determine
   a) The boundary and
   b) The nature of the equipment present
2. You confirm with the relevant person the scope of the work to be carried out
3. You review the work site and working conditions for any changes which might impact on the work due to take place
4. You have available public lighting components
   a) Of the appropriate type, quantity and size
   b) and which are fit for purpose
5. You identify accurately the means and point(s) of electrical isolation prior to commencing work
6. When appropriate, you determine the position of site services using suitable equipment
7. You wear suitable personal protective equipment throughout all preparation activities.

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In order to prepare to carry out works on public lighting systems and associated equipment you should know and understand the following aspects relating to:

Preparation work:

1. How to assess sites and understand boundary definitions, different types of equipment under, on and over the highway – 1
2. The scope of the work to be carried out – 2
3. The application, advantages and limitations of common types of public lighting systems and associated equipment – 2,3,4
4. The materials which are recommended for use as electrical conductors and insulators – 3
5. How to determine the suitability of fixing methods for public lighting systems in the environment of the installation including the threat from vandalism and unauthorised access – 3,4
6. Hazards present at the work site or from a change in working conditions which need to be controlled – 3
7. How to determine quantities, size and types of components for public lighting systems – 4
8. The correct procedures for a safe isolation with regard to the identification of
a) The types of supply
b) Electrical circuits to be isolated
c) Isolation points – 5
9. How to identify the position of site services using equipment – 6
10. Why and how to avoid site services at the work site – 6
11. The importance of wearing appropriate personal protective equipment – 9
12. The legal implications of health and safety in accordance with current health and safety legislation, regulations and codes of practice – All POs
13. Handling public lighting electrical systems and equipment in the correct manner for health and safety reasons – All POs

Principles and theory
14. The latest, relevant Industry Standards relevant to public lighting systems and associated equipment – All POs
15. ILE Code of Practice for Public Lighting – All POs

Connections: In this unit, this includes: the termination and connection of wiring systems to public lighting systems and associated equipment ensuring that every joint and connection is mechanically and electrically sound and suitable for use.
Tests: In this unit these include electrical tests such as insulation resistance, polarity and earth loop impedance or functional tests which confirm that the systems and equipment are working.
Public lighting and associated equipment: In this unit, this covers street lighting units, illuminated traffic signs, traffic signals, motorway communications, lighting for public areas, buildings, tunnels or subways, CCTV, motorway communications.
Public lighting components: In this unit, these are lamps, control gear, photoelectric cell units, time switches and luminaires, cutouts, columns, signs, brackets, bollards, cables and joints.
Public lighting systems: In this unit, these are a network of public lighting equipment and wiring.
Working conditions: In this unit, this refers to the working conditions which exist at that point in time when the installation is due to take place, but they could vary. It could be, for example, that the installation is to take place outside, in which case you may need to take account of the weather conditions. Or, they could include other (non-electrical) operatives who come onto the site to start their work – their subsequent activities may change the working conditions.
Working environment: In this unit, this refers to the different types of site, including hazardous areas, where the installation is due to take place. The working environment is something you would not be able to change. The type of site will determine whether the working environment affects the type of instrumentation and associated equipment to be installed.
Relevant person(s): In this unit, these are: customers, clients, client representatives, charge-hands, supervisors, other contractors, colleagues, non- electrical operatives.
Current approved Codes of Practice: In this unit, these are, for example, the Traffic Signs Manual on (Chapter 8) Temporary Signing and Guarding, codes of practice from HSE, NJUG, ILE, HAUC and publications from relevant organisations.
Personal protective equipment: In this unit, these include safety helmet, highly visibility clothing, rubber gloves, safety shoes and safety harness (for example for working on mobile elevated work platforms).
Types of supply: In this unit, these are either Regional Electricity Companies (REC) or private.
Industry Standards: These standards can include relevant British, European and International Standards.

You must ensure that: 

1. You implement a safe system of work during your installation and connection activities
2. You follow agreed procedures to ensure the co-ordination of the activities of other trades
3. You use all tools and equipment safely following the manufacturer’s instructions and your organisation’s procedures
4. You carry out safe and secure isolation procedures
5. You follow the correct procedures for installing appropriate to the type of supply and cut outs
6. You fix all public lighting components and associated equipment
   a) In an appropriate position to enable ease of access and facilitate future maintenance
   b) To comply with relevant regulations and manufacturers’ instructions
7. The connections you make:
   a) Comply with relevant regulations
   b) Are electrically and mechanically sound
   c) Are identified correctly and clearly
8. You test the connections by following safe and industry approved procedures
9. When appropriate, you take safe and suitable action to remedy any identified defects
10. Where you are unable to complete specified work, you report the matter to the relevant person(s) clearly and accurately
11. Your work records are accurate, complete, up to date and passed to the relevant person(s) promptly.

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In order to install and connect public lighting systems and associated equipment you should know and understand the following aspects relating to:

1. Procedures for an assessment of risk and how to implement a safe system of work – 1
2. Site procedures for ensuring the co-ordination with other trades – 2
3. Organisational procedures and manufacturers’ instructions for using tools and equipment – 3
4. The correct procedures for a safe and secure isolation with regard to:
a) An assessment of safe working practice
b) Correct identification of circuits to be isolated
c) Correct test and proving instruments selected
d) Use of correct testing methods
e) Correct selection of devices for securing isolation – 4
5. The implications for relevant parties for carrying out an isolation – 4
6. The correct procedures for dealing with electricity company supplies and private supplies – 5
7. The existence and application of relevant regulations and manufacturers’ instructions for fixing equipment – 6
8. How to interpret diagrams and drawings to enable the correct positioning and fixing of equipment – 6
9. How lighting circuits work for various lamp types and wattages (e.g.SOX,SON etc.) – 7
10. The function of control gear items and switching equipment – 7
11. The procedures for the connection of single and multi-phase circuits – 7
12. The main types, advantages and limitations of different electrical connections, including
a) Temporary or permanent purposes
b) Joints and connections which are of strength and conductance to allow for the passage of fault currents and to prevent corrosion – 7
13. How to interpret diagrams and drawings to facilitate the connection of public lighting systems and associated equipment – 7
14. The procedures for ensuring a connection is electrically and mechanically sound and identified clearly and correctly – 7
15. The appropriate tests to be carried out on completion – 8
16. Safe action to take to remedy defects – 9
17. Organisational reporting and recording procedures which might include organisational or external Quality Assurance systems – 10,11
18. The importance of using personal protective equipment and safe appropriate tools for specific jobs – All POs
19. The legal responsibilities in accordance with current health and safety regulations, legislation and codes of practice – All POs

Principles and Theory
20. The hazards associated with using electrical equipment and plant including their lifting, handling and fixing – All POs
21. The latest Industry Standards for public lighting systems and associated equipment – All POs
22. The current edition of the Electrical Association Engineering Memorandum (G39) – All POs
23. The ILE Code of Practice – All POs
24. Where to find out about the principles of electrical theory and installation techniques which allow for the safe installation and connection of public lighting systems and associated equipment – All POs

Public lighting and associated equipment: In this unit, this covers street lighting units, illuminated traffic signs, traffic signals, motorway communications, lighting for public areas, buildings, tunnels or subways, CCTV, motorway communications.
Public lighting components: In this unit, these are lamps, control gear, photoelectric cell units, time switches and luminaires, cutouts, columns, signs, brackets, bollards, cables and joints.
Public lighting systems: In this unit, these are a network of public lighting equipment and wiring.
Working conditions: In this unit, this refers to the working conditions which exist at that point in time when the installation is due to take place, but they could vary. It could be, for example, that the installation is to take place outside, in which case you may need to take account of the weather conditions. Or, they could include other (non-electrical) operatives who come onto the site to start their work – their subsequent activities may change the working conditions.
Working environment: In this unit, this refers to the different types of site, including hazardous areas, where the installation is due to take place. The working environment is something you would not be able to change. The type of site will determine whether the working environment affects the type of instrumentation and associated equipment to be installed.
Relevant person(s): In this unit, these are: customers, clients, client representatives, charge-hands, supervisors, other contractors, colleagues, non- electrical operatives.
Current approved Codes of Practice: In this unit, these are, for example, the Traffic Signs Manual on (Chapter 8) Temporary Signing and Guarding, codes of practice from HSE, NJUG, ILE, HAUC and publications from relevant organisations.
Faults: In this unit, these include electrical or structural faults.
Site services: In this unit, these are: electricity, water, gas, drainage, telecommunications, data transmission either underground or overhead.
Personal protective equipment: In this unit, these include safety helmet, highly visibility clothing, rubber gloves, safety shoes and safety harness (for example for working on mobile elevated work platforms).
Types of supply: In this unit, these are either Regional Electricity Companies (REC) or private. Connections: In this unit, this includes: the termination and connection of wiring systems to public lighting systems and associated equipment ensuring that every joint and connection is mechanically and electrically sound and suitable for use.
Tests: In this unit these include electrical tests such as insulation resistance, polarity and earth loop impedance or functional tests which confirm that the systems and equipment are working.
Industry Standards: These standards can include relevant British, European and International Standards.

You must ensure that: 

1. You confirm with the relevant person the scope of the work to be carried out
2. You carry out an assessment of risks and produce a safe system of work to comply with health and safety legislation, regulations and codes of practice
3. You confirm that your safe system of work is appropriate to the scope of work
4. You confirm that your test instruments are
   a) Appropriate to the job in hand
   b) Fit for purpose
   c) Have a current calibration certificate
5. You conduct a structural inspection in accordance with the requirements of the client and the industry codes of practice
6. You conduct the required tests to ensure that the installation complies with
   a) The latest Industry Standards relevant to public lighting systems and associated equipment
   b) Manufacturers’ instructions
   c) The client’s requirements
7. Where the test results reveal problems, you report the problems to the relevant person(s)
8. You carry out the correct functional tests to determine whether the completed installation operates prior to leaving the site
9. You prepare a formal record of the inspection and testing in accordance with the client’s requirements and the industry codes of practice.

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In order to inspect, test and commission an electrical installation you should know and understand the following aspects relating to:

Inspecting, Testing And Commissioning:

1. The scope, type and requirements of the inspection and testing of public lighting systems and associated equipment – 1
2. Procedures for an assessment of risk and how to implement a safe system of work – 2,3
3. The specific procedures and requirements for:
a) Initial and periodic inspection and testing
b) Pre-commissioning and commissioning – 3
4. The correct procedures for a safe isolation with regard to:
a) An assessment of safe working practice
b) Correct identification of circuits to be isolated
c) Correct test and proving instruments selected
d) Use of correct testing methods
e) Correct selection of devices for securing isolation – 2,3
5. The importance of choosing the correct instruments for the particular test – 4
6. The main methods for checking test instruments are functioning and in calibration – 4
7. Best practice with regard to methods of testing and the correct sequence of testing – 6
8. The characteristics of different types of cabling and components and how they impact on the test – 6,7
9. The approved procedures and requirements for commissioning the installation – 8
10. The importance of accurate recording of the test – 9
11. Approved recording and reporting procedures for inspection and test results – 9
12. The legal responsibilities in accordance with current health and safety regulations and legislation and codes of practice – All POs
13. Precautions necessary for testing energised equipment – 6,8

Principles and Theory
14. The latest Industry Standard for public lighting systems – All POs
15. The current edition of the Electrical Association Engineering Memorandum (G39) – All POs
16. ILE Code of Practice – All POs
17. Where to find out about the principles of electrical theory and installation techniques for the inspection and testing of public lighting systems and associated equipment – All POs

Public lighting and associated equipment: In this unit, this covers street lighting units, illuminated traffic signs, traffic signals, motorway communications, lighting for public areas, buildings, tunnels or subways, CCTV, motorway communications.
Public lighting components: In this unit, these are lamps, control gear, photoelectric cell units, time switches and luminaires, cutouts, columns, signs, brackets, bollards, cables and joints.
Public lighting systems: In this unit, these are a network of public lighting equipment and wiring.
Working conditions: In this unit, this refers to the working conditions which exist at that point in time when the installation is due to take place, but they could vary. It could be, for example, that the installation is to take place outside, in which case you may need to take account of the weather conditions. Or, they could include other (non-electrical) operatives who come onto the site to start their work – their subsequent activities may change the working conditions.
Working environment: In this unit, this refers to the different types of site, including hazardous areas, where the installation is due to take place. The working environment is something you would not be able to change. The type of site will determine whether the working environment affects the type of instrumentation and associated equipment to be installed.
Relevant person(s): In this unit, these are: customers, clients, client representatives, charge-hands, supervisors, other contractors, colleagues, non- electrical operatives.
Current approved Codes of Practice: In this unit, these are, for example, the Traffic Signs Manual on (Chapter 8) Temporary Signing and Guarding, codes of practice from HSE, NJUG, ILE, HAUC and publications from relevant organisations.
Faults: In this unit, these include electrical or structural faults.
Site services: In this unit, these are: electricity, water, gas, drainage, telecommunications, data transmission either underground or overhead.
Personal protective equipment: In this unit, these include safety helmet, highly visibility clothing, rubber gloves, safety shoes and safety harness (for example for working on mobile elevated work platforms).
Types of supply: In this unit, these are either Regional Electricity Companies (REC) or private.
Connections: In this unit, this includes: the termination and connection of wiring systems to public lighting systems and associated equipment ensuring that every joint and connection is mechanically and electrically sound and suitable for use.
Tests: In this unit these include electrical tests such as insulation resistance, polarity and earth loop impedance or functional tests which confirm that the systems and equipment are working.
Industry Standards: These standards can include relevant British, European and International Standards.

You must ensure that: 

1. You prepare for the emergency work by confirming its nature and location of the checking you have appropriate equipment
2. You follow agreed procedures to ensure co-ordination as appropriate with
   a) With the Emergency Services
   b) With relevant the person(s)
   You carry out an accurate assessment of the site to determine the:
   a) Structural damage
   b) Electrical damage
   c) Type of electrical supply present at the site
3. You carry out safe and secure isolation procedures
4. You make safe the public lighting and associated equipment, where appropriate, cables to prevent immediate danger to the public, yourself and other site personnel
5. You identify equipment which:
   a) Can be removed from the site
   b) Can be left safely on site
6. You monitor that the site is safe and secure and protects the public, vehicular traffic and livestock from harm
7. You keep the relevant person(s) and emergency services aware of your actions regularly
8. You follow agreed organisational procedures to obtain technical back-up and additional resources where necessary
9. Your records about the work are accurate and complete and passed to the relevant person(s) promptly.

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In order to carry out emergency work on public lighting systems and associated equipment you should know and understand the following aspects relating to::

Carrying out emergency work:

1. The correct procedures for preparations for attending to emergency work – 1
2. The correct site procedures for co-ordination with emergency service work and other relevant people – 2
3. How to carry out a safe assessment of the site and plan site working – 3
4. The procedures for identifying structural damage and electrical damage – 3
5. How to identify the different types of supply – 3
6. What the correct procedures are to effect a safe isolation – 4
7. The correct procedures for making Electricity Company and private supplies safe – 5
8. How to identify which equipment must be removed and which can be safely left – 6
9. How to light, sign and guard the site to protect the public, livestock and vehicular traffic – 7
10. When to request technical backup and when it is safe to repair and is within your job responsibility to do so – 9
11. Organisational reporting and recording procedures and those relating to involving technical advice and additional resources – 10
12. The importance of using personal protective equipment and safe appropriate tools for specific jobs – All POs
13. The legal responsibilities in accordance with current health and safety regulations, legislation and codes of practice – All POs
14. The hazards associated with underground and overhead cables and other services – All POs

Principles and Theory
15. The latest Industry Standards for public lighting systems and associated equipment – All POs
16. Your responsibilities under the New Roads and Streets Works Act – All POs
17. ILE Code of Practice – All POs
18. Where to find out about the principles of electrical theory and all installation techniques which allow for the safe emergency working on public lighting systems and associated equipment – All POs