BSS Examiner Electrical Knowledge & Understanding Course 2015

Course title:

BSS Examiner Electrical Knowledge and Understanding Course 2015

Course providers partnership:

The course is provided by the BSS in conjunction with NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting)

Course aims and objectives:

In the context of BSS examinations, the increasing complexity of boat electrical systems, and to help examiners keep themselves safe, on completion of the course programme examiners will:

1. be able to identify, the range of electrical components likely to be encountered and apply the electrical BSS Examination Checking Procedures in a consistent way; and,
2. be able to identify, key electrical dangers including those associated with marine AC electrics, in order to stay safe whilst carrying out BSS examinations.
3. be able to apply the Safe Isolation Procedure prior to carrying out a BSS examination on a boat with a 230V AC system

What sort of approach will be taken?

The course has been developed as part E-learning and part attended training event. The E-learning must be completed in advance of the start of the attended course.The online assessment must be passed with at least an 80% pass mark before going on a one day course.

The one day course is participative and your tutor will use a range of methods including PowerPoint presentation, discussions, and practical demonstrations.

Do I have to read anything?

Anyone wishing to do some pre-reading can re-read the Part 3 Examination Checking Procedures and/or research basic electrical principles, AC/DC theory and basic electrical installation practice. The E-Learning course will also provide some links for further reading

Course certificates:

Examiners completing and passing the E-learning online assessment and one day course and Safe Isolation Procedure assessment will receive a ‘certificate’ from the BSS Office outlining the course date, course title and venue.

What if the assessment is not passed?

Passing the assessment before the end of March 2016 is a condition of BSS Examiner re-registration and the ability to carry out examinations and issue BSS certifications.

Anyone still needing to pass an assessment after April 1^st 2016 will have their circumstances reviewed on an individual basis but their continued BSS Examiner authorisation will be at risk.

What the course isn't!

While the course will better equip examiners to examine electrical systems in accordance with the BSS ECPs, it is not designed to offer competency in regards to installation and testing of electrical circuits or electrical equipment.

Where is the course happening?

See the venue selection here.