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Day One Programme |
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Introductions and the aims of the course |
An introduction to the course tutor and the other course delegates. The aims of the course will be set out. |
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Electricity at Work Regulations (EAWR), and other statutes and codes |
The relevant legislation, standards, codes and other references affecting the installation of boat electrical systems. Can electrical installation best practice be anticipated on boats - what's your experience? The role of best practice throughout this course. Why the EAWR is a good framework for boat electrical safety and how the BSS requirements align with the framework. EAWR Reg 16 - Competency and the BSS examiner. |
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What is electricity? |
A brief coverage of the nature of electricity, basic DC circuits, series/parallel batteries, basic AC circuits and voltage, amps, resistance and power, sources of boat AC including multi-source arrangements, effects of electric current including galvanic corrosion. Common AC |
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The dangers of electricity |
The dangers of electricity including:: shock and burn - including the effects on the human body fire - including reference to potential causes such as incorrect conductor size, inadequate protective devices and mechanical damage arcing - including reference to potential causes such as loose connections and unintentional short circuits explosion - including battery explosions and ignition of escaped battery hydrogen gas other dangers - such as battery electrolyte leakage |
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Protection against dangers and faults |
Protection against overload and short circuit - fuses, circuit breakers RCBOs, etc including recognising the various types Protection against earth leakage - RCD's, RCBOs, including recognising where RCD protection is or is not necessary. |
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Day Two Programme |
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BSS - Part 3 Electrical Systems |
Delegates will discuss the application of the BSS checks relevant to series of photographs. The tutor will use this opportunity to refresh and develop on Day 1 material and will draw discussions to a conclusion. NB delegates are expected to be familiar with the ECPs themselves |
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Course review |
The course tutor will outline the learning points from the last 1½ days and will relate these to the course aim and objectives. |
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Questions forum |
An opportunity for examiners to ask any questions and clarify any aspects of the course. |
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The assessment |
Assessment will be a written assessment will take place after lunch on the second day and will take the form of 30 multiple choice questions. |
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Feedback to delegates |
The course tutor will endeavour to give all delegates feedback on their assessments on the day. For those who successfully pass the assessment, Certificates will be sent out within 5 working days of the assessment. |
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What did you think of the course? |
Examiners will be invited to complete the course feedback form. Delegates should remain until cleared to leave by the course tutor. |