Electrical

About The Course

Modern standby lighting and emergency lighting systems require careful, validated installation and maintenance to ensure compliance with current legislation and effective operation in the event of an emergency. This course provides delegates with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and maintain these systems competently.

Course Participants

This course complements the Fire Alarms course. The course is designed for those who have an electrical background (for example maintenance electricians) or for those who have successfully completed course 110: Electrical Maintenance Skills.

Course Presentation

The course is presented using a range of emergency lighting modules so that candidates learn how the devices fit into the system, how they function and the way in which they should be configured, connected and tested. On-going assessments are used to ensure that the candidates are able to meet the objectives of the course. The course combines varied activities; installation, testing and completion of certificates and maintenance / test logs. Comprehensive course notes are provided.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, participants will be able to

• state situations where standby lighting is required
• determine suitable systems and requirements for standby lighting
• interpret relevant legislation, including the RRO (Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005)and BS5266
• correctly determine type, operational duration and position of emergency lighting
• perform the required emergency lighting tests
• remove and replace faulty emergency lights
• understand how a large commercial emergency lighting system should be installed
• complete certificates for an emergency lighting system
• create an appropriate maintenance log
• correctly and safely test emergency lighting
• determine the signage required.

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